South Korea is our 4th trip abroad so I just feel like writing what I usually pack when travelling overseas..
No. 1 is of course the international passport (^^)
Without this you can't even pass the check in counter. Make sure you have applied for visas when travelling to countries that require them and this is when research come in handy :) My Dad is travelling to Myanmar in July and just found out about the required visa 4 weeks before his visit because I just sort of randomly googled about it one afternoon. It was such a havoc because we don't know how fast it will be processed.
No. 2 is the International Driving Permit
I applied this in JPJ. Paid RM 150 for the annual fee and make sure that your licence won't expire very soon.
It's merely a translation of the normal licence. Just a few pages of statement saying you are a competent driver in several languages heee
No 3 Gadgets that will capture and spread every moment of awesomeness..
Me smurf-lappy, me smurf-rugged digicam and me Sony cybershot
The two cameras have their own specialties so I use them in different conditions. The rugged one can withstand extreme temperature and is waterproof so I usually use it when the weather gets rough. The cybershot has sharper image especially for outdoor shots and it makes me look thinner haha
Me smurf-lappy is a very handy little object. The size and light weight enable me to bring it anywhere. I always make sure that our lodging has internet connection. I don't like delaying uploading pictures because I'll be too lazy to do so later and the excitement is lesser.. Plus I need memory space for more pictures!
No 4. The Universal Plug
I just bought this. I used my Dad's plug in previous trips but this is a very crucial little object. We also brought an extension so that we can charge more than one gadgets at one time.
No 5. It's all about the money money MONEY
Take time to survey which money changer offers the best rate. Even 1 cent can give a significant difference. Bringing enough cash is very important especially if you are planning to shop cheap stuffs because there is a high chance that the stores don't accept credit cards.. Lesson learnt in Bali; Mida and I even bargained for the cheapest motorcycle ride in Ubud because we ran out of cash hehe (^^)>; Or to be safe, make sure you activate your ATM card for international withdrawal :)
Other stuffs..
Enough clothes and make sure they suit the weather..
Comfortable shoes so you won't hurt your legs at the end of the day..
A printed itinerary so it'll be easier to refer to..
Copies of airline tickets..
List of Halal Food..
Toiletries, cosmetics and baby wipes..
Medications.. All of us are Pharmacist so we have our own meds :P
Paracetamol in case you have headache or fever.. Metoclopramide in case you have stomach upset and feeling nauseous and dizzy.. Antihistamine (non-drowsy is preferred if you don't want to fall asleep and miss the surroundings) I usually have my Tiger balm along because my bowel activity is very unpredictable when the weather change. Lomotil, Charcoal, ORS & Hyoscine for diarrhea...
and most importantly
AN ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT!! \(^^)/
Toiletries, cosmetics and baby wipes..
Medications.. All of us are Pharmacist so we have our own meds :P
Paracetamol in case you have headache or fever.. Metoclopramide in case you have stomach upset and feeling nauseous and dizzy.. Antihistamine (non-drowsy is preferred if you don't want to fall asleep and miss the surroundings) I usually have my Tiger balm along because my bowel activity is very unpredictable when the weather change. Lomotil, Charcoal, ORS & Hyoscine for diarrhea...
and most importantly
AN ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT!! \(^^)/





