travel
I love to travel, plain and simple, and I love to photograph new places. I hope to see as many places on this list as I can.
Preparations
I rely on lists to keep me organized and focused, especially while in new situations. Here is one I devised after years of trial and error. Perhaps it will help you, too.
Fairly Generic Packing List Template
- trip stuff: passport, tickets, maps and guidebooks, photocopy of passport and traveler’s cheques (kept separately from originals)
- camera stuff: camera and case, battery charger, CF card or USB/FW cable
- clothing, basics: socks, underwear, bras, pajamas, “little black dress” that doesn’t need ironing (mine is from Travelsmith)
- clothing, bottoms: jeans, pants, skirts
- clothing, tops: t-shirts, sweaters, long-sleeved shirts
- clothing, outer: light jacket, hat, gloves, scarf, shoes
- toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, floss; glasses, contact lens case and solution; shampoo/conditioner, brush, hair ties, body soap, face soap, toner, cotton balls, makeup, makeup remover, body lotion, essential oil, razor
- jewelry: watch, necklace, rings
- etcetera: reading material (books/magazines), notebook, pens, ink, reading light, alarm clock, international power adapters
