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sandi Jul 9th, 2001 10:21 AM

Name Three Things (Only Three)
 
Lets have some fun: Name three things, not more, that you mUST have to travel. My three are 1) toilet paper, 2) an umbrella, and 3) an open mind.

okillplay Jul 9th, 2001 10:24 AM

Wouldn't dream of taking your first 2 items! But mine would have to be <BR>1)good walking shoes 2)sunhat 3)lots of money or lira or francs etc. etc.

mimi taylor Jul 9th, 2001 10:29 AM

assuming we have money etc. My three are map...dictionary...and my husband

elvira Jul 9th, 2001 10:32 AM

1)sense of humor <BR>2)my best manners <BR>3)enough money so the first two don't fall by the wayside

A.M. Jul 9th, 2001 10:33 AM

1) comfortable shoes with bandaids (just in case). <BR>2) light, compact luggage. <BR>3) a compatible travelling companion.

Ess Jul 9th, 2001 10:44 AM

1. passport <BR>2. credit card <BR>3. good health

Lori Jul 9th, 2001 10:48 AM

Assuming I have the necessities (like passport, airline tickets, money, etc.) <BR>1. Open mind <BR>2. Flexible and compatible traveling companion (husband!) <BR>3. washcloth :)

Thyra Jul 9th, 2001 10:49 AM

1) Sense of Humor. <BR>2) Hand Sanitizer <BR>3) My best travel buddy, who is also my husband!

stacey Jul 9th, 2001 10:51 AM

1. Camera(s) <BR>2. Corkscrew/bottle opener <BR>3. pepto bismal

YS Jul 9th, 2001 10:52 AM

Assuming this is a trip to Europe to see sights (not a beach trip): <BR> <BR>1. Good walking shoes <BR>2. Good map and/or guide <BR>3. Good idea of what you want (where to go, what to see, how to get around, where to stay, etc.)

chuck Jul 9th, 2001 10:53 AM

1. sneakers <BR>2. jeans <BR>3. t-shirts <BR> <BR>But this assumes travel in Europe of course. :-)

Mel Jul 9th, 2001 10:54 AM

1. My husband <BR>2. his wallet <BR>3. his credit cards <BR>(so I don't have to use mine!)

Derek Jul 9th, 2001 11:03 AM

1-My wife <BR>2-Money <BR>3-(I can't say publicly)

Derek Jul 9th, 2001 11:05 AM

Alright, I'll answer number 3. Personal lubricant. E-mail is ficticious anyway.

herself Jul 9th, 2001 11:15 AM

MUST have: <BR>ATM card <BR>Credit card <BR>Open mind

Mary Ann Jul 9th, 2001 11:17 AM

1. An adventurous perspective (flexibility and humor included) <BR>2. Good traveling and healthy body and companion(s) <BR>3. ATM/Credit card (you can buy the map and most else)

Monica Jul 9th, 2001 11:25 AM

1. Open mind <BR>2. My cameras <BR>3. Good walking shoes <BR> <BR>

Kavey Jul 9th, 2001 11:30 AM

apart from obvious tickets, passports, money or credit cards: <BR> <BR> <BR>clean knickers <BR>open mind <BR>olbas oil

Linda Jul 9th, 2001 11:34 AM

OK, I'll admit, I'm ignorant (at least in this case), but what is Olbas Oil?

Linda Jul 9th, 2001 11:36 AM

Forgot to answer the question: I always feel I'm ready to go anywhere if I have my passport and my ATM/credit card, and a sense of wanting to experience (people, cultures, places, food, you-name-it). The rest of the stuff I can buy anywhere.

Kavey Jul 9th, 2001 11:42 AM

Olbas Oil is my lifesaver. <BR> <BR>It's basically a decongestant oil which is sold in a tiny glass bottle in UK pharmacists such as Boots (not over the counter, just normal sales). <BR> <BR>It contains menthol oil, eucalyotus oil, peppermint oil etc and clears my nose. I have serious hayfever from March though October so it's a great great thing. <BR> <BR>Also good for steam baths (like Vicks) when bunged up more. <BR> <BR>These days you can even buy vile tasting but very effective Olbas Oil throat pastilles for when you have a sort throat. I cant keep them in my mouth for long as they taste vile so I suck half a pastilles worth and then spit it out! <BR> <BR>(You did ask). <BR> <BR>

dan woodlief Jul 9th, 2001 11:52 AM

1. Comfortable shoes - but man my feet will end up killing me regardless <BR> <BR>2. A camera - I don't subscribe to the postcards are just as good theory, but I usually buy them anyway as souvenirs <BR> <BR>3. A sense of adventure (barely beat out a sense of humor)

annie Jul 9th, 2001 11:58 AM

1) my computer so I don't miss Fodors <BR>2) AAA card, as they will post a bond in case you get arrested <BR>3) an all purpose credit card (can use it to buy anything else I need)

s.fowler Jul 9th, 2001 12:17 PM

1. elvira <BR>2. Capo <BR>3. comfortable shoes:)

Sarah Jul 9th, 2001 01:15 PM

1) My Ecco boots <BR>2) A good camera <BR>3) Plenty of energy bars to keep me going

Betsy Jul 9th, 2001 01:43 PM

Earplugs, earplugs, earplugs

anne Jul 9th, 2001 02:09 PM

Husband, several credit cards, good walking shoes

Pris Jul 9th, 2001 02:33 PM

1. Sleep/eyeshade <BR>2. Earplugs <BR>3. Advil (ibuprofen)

Judy Jul 9th, 2001 03:23 PM

Hi Sandi, good health(with a healthy attitude), compatible traveling companion, good shoes, which means happy feet.....happy feet=happy me! <BR>Judy :-)

Danielle Jul 9th, 2001 03:38 PM

To all of you out there with an "open" mind, is it an empty mind.

liz Jul 9th, 2001 03:44 PM

A travel journal to record all those great moments etc. <BR>A great camera <BR>My family!

Carol Jul 9th, 2001 04:22 PM

Besides most of the previously mentioned, Immodium and Febreze. (And I'm going to look for olbas oil.)

Meg Jul 9th, 2001 05:37 PM

More than one pair of shoes, <BR>a corkscrew, <BR>toilet paper.

JB Jul 9th, 2001 05:48 PM

1 - Backpack - so my husband can carry it too! <BR>2 - Streetwise Maps <BR>3 - Comfortable Black Shoes (so I blend in with the Europeans!)

mbb Jul 9th, 2001 06:16 PM

1) hand sanitizer 2) toilet paper 3) room spray

Danni Jul 9th, 2001 07:22 PM

1. Husband <BR>2. Camara <BR>3. Travel guide <BR> <BR>(not in that particular order .. hehe)

Mary Jul 9th, 2001 07:35 PM

I have a bad back, so 1 a collapsible cane 2 support or compression knee highs, and 3 a european outlet heating coil. I know I'm taking money and credit cards or I can't go. Passport and tickets are already a must or I'm not allowed to leave, and manners and a sense of humor seem a given, or I could just stay home and be a bitch. Everything else may be different or cost more, but is pretty easy to find. My 3 choices are things I can't do without, and they're not easy to find overseas.

Oaktown Traveler Jul 9th, 2001 08:41 PM

Sandi: <BR> <BR>Here are my three: <BR> <BR>1) Enough Luggage! <BR> <BR>2) No Worries! <BR> <BR>3) My Bible <BR> <BR>(I always bring it, have done so since my first trip at age 5.) <BR> <BR>Happy Travels <BR> <BR>Oaktown

D.B. Jul 9th, 2001 09:20 PM

Obviously: <BR> <BR>Me, myself, and I. <BR>


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