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. .. .. .. .. /.		Footsteps Checklists These checklists are made available to aid you in thinking through all the types of things you may need for a trip. Obviously you do not want to take everything on every list. In fact, the best strategy is to take the least amount of items possible so that you don't have as much weight to carry. Use these lists to make sure you don't forget the important items. House Details Documentation Clothing Seasonal Items Toiletries Personal Items Medical Items   Key *  Footsteps Generally takes care of these items __  Should you find a section underlined, the items above it are deemed most important House Details Stop Newspaper Notify neighbors of absence Turn off unnecessary appliances (e.g. water heater) Stop Postal Service Leave house key and itinerary with friends or family Provide care for pets, landscaping, and plants Clean refrigerator of perishables Secure home Set up timed lighting Turn down thermostat Eliminate fire hazards Arrange rides to and from airport   Documentation Passport Photocopies of passport, credit cards, health insurance, drivers license in each bag Visa (if necessary, check with tour leader regarding need)* Health Documentation (especially of any allergies) Airplane/Transportation Tickets* Emergency Information (Contact Person and Phone #'s) E-mail addresses of people you want to send updates Insurance (Including contact numbers and group/individual policy numbers) Hotel Reservations* Trip Cancellation/Medical Insurance Reservations for special events* List of generic names for prescription drugs from physician Traveler's checks Credit/ATM cards and contact numbers in case they are lost Currency   Clothing (Please use extreme caution not to offend our foreign hosts by bringing clothes that border on immodesty) Remember that dressing in layers will provide for a variety of Temperature changes. Women Pajamas Undergarments Dress/es (typically past knees) Blouses Pants and/or Jeans Shorts (when appropriate) Swimwear (please be discreet) Socks and/or hosiery Shoes (dress and casual) Belt Sandals Jacket and/or sweater Work clothes Men Pajamas Undergarments Dress pants Pants and/or Jeans Shirts (include at least one dress shirt) Shorts (when appropriate) Swimwear (please be discreet) Socks Shoes (dress and casual) Belt Sandals Jacket and/or sweater Work clothes Seasonal Items Winter Items Gloves Hat or Rain Bonnet Boots Umbrella Summer Items Sunglasses Suntan Lotion Sunburn Relief/Aloe Hat or Cap Toiletries Toothbrush, Toothpaste, & Dental Floss Skin care lotions/cream Bar Soap and washcloth Cosmetics Compact Mirror Perfume/cologne Deodorant Shampoo Hair brush/comb Shaving stuff Feminine Hygiene Sewing Kit   Personal Items Laundry Bag or Garbage Bag Zip Close Plastic Bags Camera & Film Video Camera, tapes, battery, & charger Towel Journal Flashlight Bible Phrase book or electronic translator Alarm Clock Reading Materials Snacks (favorite compact ones) Pre-addressed mailing labels Eye Shades Ear plugs Neck Pillow Fanny pack with water bottle Small Tissue Packets Moist Towelettes Hair Dryer Converters and Adapters Pocket knife Money Pouch Detergent Laundry line & hangers   Medical Items (Footsteps Provides Medical Kit) Vitamins Pain reliever Allergy & Prescription Medicine Insect Repellent Diarrhea Medicine Jet Lag Medicine (Melatonin or No-Jet-Lag)
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