Stuff you wish you had taken, but didn't list
May 6th, 2002, 10:57 AM
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LEAVE IN HAIR CONDITIONER!!!! I use Keihl's or Redken here at home and that way, no matter what country, what water, what shampoo....by having the same leave in conditioner, my hair is ALWAYS the same feel and texture and therefore, no problems on styling, combing etc. AND, the conditioner is great for your hair.
May 6th, 2002, 11:17 AM
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LOL- a fire extinguisher!<BR>well, as long as I stay in modern enough hotels that have fire alarms and smoke detectors,I guess I will leave my fire fighting equipment at home!<BR>but I do take scented sachets in my luggage because after a week or so in Paris, my clothes are smokey and the sachet helps with the luggage not getting smoked too!<BR>Wow, imagine if there was a fire in my hotel because of a candle, then my clothes really would smell smokey!!
May 6th, 2002, 11:27 AM
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Clothes detergent in tablet form. In the past, I have purchased laundry detergent and left half of the container in the laundromat. I am packing for an extended trip right now and will do laundry while I am gone, so I bought a box of the detergent tablets (individually wrapped) to tuck into the corners of my suitcase.
May 6th, 2002, 11:33 AM
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If you take that nail clipper, be sure to pack in check-in luggage; carryons will be taken.<BR>For tummies that get upset easily, trying local drinks, food can do you in.<BR>But after toting bottled water for 5 days I found German tap waterwater fine.<BR>Sue
May 6th, 2002, 11:38 AM
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Always try to remember the chewable pepto-bismals and some bayer aspirin (the Doc said not to use Immodium)<BR><BR>Sometimes forget AA batteries, which is like oxygen if you bring your own CD or tape player for long flights.<BR><BR>A disposable camera on business trips.<BR><BR>Pictures of family to bring on business trips.
Jun 2nd, 2002, 02:49 PM
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Limiting myself to items NOT mentioned above, and of course depending on where you are going:<BR>1. flat rubber sink stopper (takes up no room in your luggage and guarantees the ability to wash out undies etc in your hotel sink)<BR>2. book light (a must for inexpensive 3rd world hotel rooms)<BR>3. insect repellent (Cutters stick form lets you apply it without getting it on your hands. Great for al fresco dining.)<BR>4. travel clock (I NEVER trust wake up calls, especially when I have a plane/train to catch.)<BR>5. Sudephed (You CAN cure a sinus infection with it if you stay on it long enough, and it is not always available over the counter in other countries.)<BR>6. Full course of ampicillin (I am opposed to the indiscriminate use of antibiotics, but I take this with me when I go somewhere like Russia where I think it would be very difficult and time-consuming to get.)<BR>7. A few Vicodin (just in case I break a tooth or a leg. I'm a baby about pain.)
