Things to pack
Based on our own experiences we have made this checklist so you won't forget anything to pack for your holiday. For us it has been useful for several years now, but perhaps this list doesn't fit your needs? Contact us and tell us what is missing we can expand our list to help all those other travelers. We would really appreciate it.
Within reach
- Passport / ID Card
- Cash
- Credit Card
- Vehicle registration documents
- Hotel (or other accommodation) documents
- Roadside assistance documents
- Emergency numbers
- Vignette(s)
- Navigation device (and charger)/ road maps
- Phone(s) and charger(s)
- Coolbox and converter
- Aid kit
- Foods and Drinks
- Garbage bags
- Camera and video camera (and chargers)
- Music on CD or USB
- Handkerchiefs / toilet paper
- Hand soap
- Pen
- Money for toilets (necessary in some countries)
- Umbrella
- Car fluids like oil / windshield washer fluid / brake fluid
- Medications and medication passport (if applicable)
- Sunglasses
Out of reach
- Toiletries
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Comb / brush
- Shaver (and charger) / razor
- Hair gel
- Birth control pills
- Pantyliners / OB
- Shampoo / soap
- Sun cream / aftersun
- Hairdryer
- Thermometer
- Condoms
- Towels / washcloths
- T-Shirts
- Shorts / trousers
- Sweaters
- Underwear
- Shoes / slippers
- Pajamas
- More garbage bags
- Games / books / magazines
- Pillows
- More foods and drinks
- Dishwashing brush / dish soap
- Measuring cup
- Kitchen timer
- Cheese slicer / potato peeler / Can opener
- Address Book
- Flashlight / candles
- Paracetamol
- Chairs
- Water Shoes
- Pump for air beds
- Laptop (and prepaid card if necessary)
Things to do
This list is also based on our personal experiences. It gives you a guide what you maybe should do before you go on holiday. Although it's personal it may be useful for you. We would really appreciate it if you would help us to expand this list. Contact us and tell us what is missing.
- Do a holiday check for your car at the garage, or do it yourself
- Check the tire pressure
- Check car fluids
- Get coins for toilets on the go (necessary in some countries)
- Search for a place to stay for the night. You can do this right here on Stay1Day
- Write down highways / junctions in case the navigation breaks down
- Charge phone(s) and laptop(s)
- Wash your clothes
- Make pictures of your possessions in case of robbery (and take them with you)
- In some countries you need to turn off the speed camera warning system on your navigation
- Figure out what to do on holiday
- Inform neighbours and/or family and friends how to feed your pets and inform them what to do else when you are on holiday, like watering the plants
- Last but not least: Enjoy your travel and holiday!
