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I am going on vacation to ireland soon, what should i pack? |
Travel Info any ideas are fine. Travel Tips Ireland is cooler than most of the USA during summer. Also be prepared for rain. A small backpack makes a good carryon bag and will be useful in your daily life. You are allowed two carryons so your purse plus the backpack will be OK. If you take a laptop it almost certainly accepts 240 volts so you don't need a converter for it (look on the power supply). However, you do need an adapter to connect the flat-prong USA plug to round-prong outlets in Europe. Stores like BestBuy and CompUSA sell a combo adapter + surge protector for about $25. Pack the laptop in the backpack. Hold your checked luggage to ONE regular-size rolling suitcase (not more than 50 pounds). You don't need 14 changes of clothes for a 14 day trip: Don't worry about wearing the same outfit more than once (just be presentable). If you don't have easy access to laundry facilities, underclothes can be washed in the bathroom sink. You can also wash shirts & trousers in the bathroom sink - there will be a laundry somewhere if you don't want to do that. Shampoo takes out grease stains and a little conditioner (or "conditioning shampoo") reduces wrinkles. 1 Jacket, preferably with a hood and at least semi water resistant 1 Sweater 6 Shirts (3 short-sleeve & 3 long-sleeve) 2 Jeans, 2 Not jeans/skirts 1 Short pants 8 Changes of underclothing 2 Pair of comfortable walking shoes 1 or 2 Swimsuits (+ beach clothing & sandals if going to the seaside) 1 Set of gym clothing & shoes (optional) 1 Tavel-size umbrella Try to choose classics, and items that you can mix and match. Have at least one set of "nicer" clothing. Take a supply of USA toiletries and over-the-counter medications with you. The same items will be available in Ireland, but the brands will be unfamiliar and they will cost more. Ditto with prescription meds. Wear one set of clothing on the flight. Pack the jacket, sweater, 1 ss shirt, 1 ls shirt, 1 trousers, a set of underclothing, and basic toiletries in your carry-on. (check the rules at www.tsa.gov). Mark or tag all checked bags with something that makes them more distinct. An example would be to attach a strip of colored tape to each side of the bag. It reduces the chance someone might accidentally pick up your bag by mistake at baggage claim (there are millions of black suitcases). Also clearly tag ALL bags >>> inside and outside <<< with your name and a good phone number + e-mail address (but not your home address). The free tags from the check-in counter are OK. Send an e-mail message to yourself with your passport number & date of issue. Ditto with the numbers of the credit cards you will take with you. That way the info is easily accessible in case something is lost or stolen. Hope you have a good trip! Others sunscrean I have a blog that talks a lot about what to pack when backpacking. But it is hard to help you because I do not know what type of trip you are taking. It is much different if you are going and staying in one place as compared to backpacking. If your backpacking I write a blog that includes tips on what to pack... You can check it out at http://www.scottstravelblog.com... anyways happy travels Depending on how long you're going to Ireland, you need to take that many days of amounts of clothes. Say that you are going for 1 week... 7 shirts (3 short-sleeved, 3 long-sleeved, and 1 tank top) 3 pairs of jeans 1 pair of capris 1 pair of shorts 2 pairs of shoes (1 pair of sneakers, 1 pair of flip-flops/sandals) 11 pairs of underwear (in case you go swimming or "an accident" happens. heh.) 3 undershirts/bras/camis 7 pairs of socks 11 pairs of clothes 3 pairs of pajamas (2 for colder nights, and 1 for warmer nights) Toothbrush Hairbrush Comb Umbrella Poncho Acne wash Soap Shampoo Conditioner 3 Towels 4 Washcloths A few books (because I read through books easily) I-pod, walkman, etc... $400 dollars in cash AND my Visa (just in case) My digital camera A disposable camera A fanny pack (the bags that snap around your waist) Cell phone Purse/bag Snacks in a cooler (Grapes, apples, peaches, crackers, water bottles, etc..) A few videos or DVD's of my choice 2 pillows 1 Comforter An umbrella, a raincoat, an umbrella, a raincoat, an umbrella, a raincoat, an umbrella, a raincoat, an umbrella, a raincoat, an umbrella, a raincoat, an umbrella, a raincoat, an umbrella, a raincoat, an umbrella, a raincoat, an umbrella, a raincoat, an umbrella, a raincoat, an umbrella, a raincoat, an umbrella, a raincoat, an umbrella, a raincoat, an umbrella, a raincoat, an umbrella, a raincoat, or did I forget an umbrella, a raincoat, an umbrella, a raincoat!!!! |
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