Create a packing list for a year abroad

What you need:

• note
• Pen
• a lot of anticipation for the trip

A well-thought-out planning of the luggage for the year abroad is immensely important, because on the one hand you have everything important and Having to pack the essentials and, on the other hand, not be allowed to take too much with you, be it because of the surcharges for being overweight in the plane, be it because you have to carry your luggage yourself in parts.

The following packing list is a list of the basic things you need to think about, but which you may need to expand or expand depending on your travel destination. be able to shorten things that are not required. Find out in good time about the regulations in the countries you have visited.

What documents and money do you need for the year abroad?

• Pack the most important documents separately in a folder. This includes your passport / identity card, your vaccination certificate, your driver's license, your flight documents (flight plan and flight ticket). Depending on the travel destination, you may need an int. Birth certificate and a visa.
• Don't just think about taking the addresses and telephone numbers of those who stayed at home with you, but also about the contact details of the place where you are staying in the destination country. the tour company.
• Take your insurance papers with you. This includes the documents for health, liability, accident, Luggage- and Travel cancellation insurance.


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• So that you can pay for your stay abroad, bring enough foreign currency with you. But be careful: the exchange in the country of travel may be cheaper. Do not forget your credit or Bank card.
• To be on the safe side, make copies of all documents you are taking with you and take passport photos with you for any Replacement exhibition.
• The document folder also includes personal notes, travel planning, etc.

Personal information for the year abroad:

• For the homesickness, pack photos of anything or everything you're likely to miss. A diary is suitable for your experiences.
• Don't forget the favors and a dictionary in case you don't understand everything.
• Reading material and travel games belong in the suitcase to prevent boredom.

Personal Care and Health Packing List:

• Pack cosmetics for the outward journey. (Toothbrush, paste, deodorant, face cream, shower gel, sunscreen, shaving foam, handkerchiefs, lip balm, etc.). During your stay you can buy most of it in the destination country. Some manufacturers sell their products in special sizes.
• Think about the risk of theft, so only pack a minimum of jewelry.
• Required articles in baggage are nail files and scissors, razors and travel hairdryers.
• Personal medication is an essential part of the packing list, such as: B. the pill and medication you need to take every day. Get more prescriptions than you need if your return is delayed.
• You should also have in your luggage: a complete first aid kit, painkillers, tampons and condoms.

Clothing for the year abroad, depending on the travel destination:

• Outerwear includes comfortable casual clothing that is adapted to the destination country and also finer clothing for going out, sportswear, swimwear, rainwear and a warm jacket.
• As underwear, pack: underwear, socks and nightwear.
• Add the following shoes to your suitcase: flip-flops, which can not only serve as slippers, but also provide valuable services in other people's showers; Sports or Walking shoes and shoes for going out.
• In the suitcase, there are still laundry items and possibly a sleeping bag.

Packing list for electronic items:

• You should pack your electronic items particularly carefully, protecting them from theft and protecting them from knocks and moisture. Well closable pockets made of bubble wrap are particularly suitable for this. Put your camera, cell phone, alarm clock, possibly Your laptop and the MP3 player.
• In order for your electronic items to function smoothly, you should think of the following things: Charging cables, devices, batteries, USB cables, memory cards, possibly. Prepaid credit and international adapter for plugs.

What else to consider when traveling abroad

• Finally, check your hand baggage again to see if you have e.g. B. to travel provisions, writing utensils, etc. ä. thought.

• In order not to experience any nasty surprises, it is essential to pay attention to the import regulations of your destination country in your packing list for the year abroad.

• Divide your luggage sensibly into hand luggage and other, because an urgently needed one A plane ticket moving on the conveyor belt towards the aircraft hold could be devastating Have consequences. Label all pieces of luggage with your name and address.

• Take only the bare essentials with you, as you will probably want to bring some souvenirs from your year abroad and will need a lot of space in your luggage. As a rule of thumb, take what you would normally pack for a two week vacation.