Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Things to Bring Checklist

Imagine our surprise when we got to the hotel...


We realise that packing most of the items below is commonsense, but we thought it might be useful all the same.


- Converter
- ATM Card (easiest way to get money – travelers checks really are not used anymore call your bank to make sure you’ll be able to use your debit/ATM card abroad – ask about any fees)
- Alarm clock (there are no clocks in any apartments)
- iPod + travel speakers (No stereos in apartments)
- extra towels for by pool (bathroom towels are provided, but you might want a bigger one)
- Swimsuit
- Sunblock
- Sun Glasses
- Michelin (or other) road map of Italy and/or Tuscany (available in US at Barnes& Noble / Borders) (For a better selection of maps and guidebooks than maybe anywhere else in the world, visit Stanfords of London)
- Up to date passport
- Drivers’ license
- Italian phrasebook
- Italy/Tuscany Guide Book (we recommend the “Rough Guide” series)
- Phone card / international calling card (see cellphone)
- Hairdryer
- Immodium
- Pain killers
- Camera/Extra Memory Card
- Batteries

1 comment:

Unknown said...

It is a good idea to make a checklist of things you should take with you on a journey. Specially when you are going to Italy for the first time, don't forget to bring with you Italy Road Map, it is because you don't want to get stuck in a place where you don't know its culture, language, people, and places.