What to take on hoilday

Started to think what we take on holiday, heres a starting list, please add comments of other mus take stuff...........
Number one rule is to take less, not more. What's the saying? "You'll need to take far fewer clothes and much more money that you think you'll need." Likely sound advice. People are usually anxious about not having enough clothes, or not enough variety, etc. and always end up with stuff they never wear but have to come home and wash and iron.

2 good pairs of shorts

1 light sweater or pullover (depending on the season)

3-4 Tee, muscle or polo shirts

1 nice long-sleeved shirt.

Comfortable sandals

1 bathing costume/swim shorts

Sturdy walking shoes (broken in) with ankle support or even very lightweight hiking boots are a good idea for off-road trekking. Wear these on the plane to cut weight in luggage.

- Take a light windbreaker or sweatshirt or pullover if you're travelling in the spring or Autumn. It can be cool in the late evenings on some islands and of course anywhere in the mountains.

- Try to short yourself on socks and underwear (i.e. don't take too many), because it's easy to rinse things at night and recycle them. Sandals really cut down on the need for socks.

- Remember the obvious essentials (camera, quality sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, rubber beach sandals, etc). The sand is also very hot, you'll need beach sandals not just for that but to protect your feet from sea-urchins, pebbles, etc.

- Insect repellent! Mosquitos can be a problem in some areas.

-Maps and guidebook.

- Large and small zip-lock bags are handy to hold wet stuff, small items, receipts, maps, notebook / travel diary, jewellery, lotions, toiletries, extra batteries, etc.

- Leave appliances like irons, hairdryers, etc. at home if you can.

- A small container of laundry soap (for rinsing undies, socks) is a great idea.

- Rubber 'universal' sink plug. Very handy for rinsing stuff at night when the sink in your room doesn't have any stopper. Spot removal stick is a great thing to take too, along with laundry detergent.

- Medications in their original packaging.

- For women, a sarong style scarf for a quick wrap or emergency skirt is a great idea. Some monasteries do not allow bare legs or arms, so they're great to have along just in case. Talk about being versatile; Seen them being used as light blankets, tops, picnic blankets, bandana hats, shopping bags (when tied properly), luggage ties, nightgowns, emergency curtains, tablecloths, rolled-up neck pillows.

Books ones you read you don't have to repack, you can trade them or leave them behind.

If you're taking an iPod or MP3 player, try loading it with some good Greek music

A Swiss army knife or multi tool (with corkscrew wine-opener) can be handy. Not for your carry-on bag, obviously!

A length of string or cord can be handy for lots of things, including rigging a clothesline.

Your address book, electronic organizer or whatever other gadget you might need

Universal plug adaptor.

Extra digital media (for a digital camera) and/or spare batteries for your gadgets

Luggage locks and name/address tags

Travel insurance documents

Travel documents: (car rental, driver’s license, etc.)

Emergency information/contact numbers including your bank(s) and GP.

Money (foreign currency, credit cards, ATM card, cash, traveller’s cheques, phone
cards, etc. )

Mobile phone (with ‘ICE’ – contact ‘in case of emergency’ - programmed in.)




Every trip is going to be different, of course, depending on the season, destination, and your activities - this list is just meant as a starting point!
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