Packing List

A camping backpack (that has proper back support)
Small purse/bag for carry on and day travel
A sleeping sheet, pillow (stuff with clothes)
One sweater/Leightweight jacket with hood incase of rain
2 pairs of pants (try to get those changeable pants that can turn into shorts)
One towel (see if you can get one of those napkin-sized ones from L.L. Bean or EMS) quick drying synthetic towel
Bandana/tie/scarf
Two plain T-shirts
One under shirt/tank top
2 button-down shirts, one short one long
4 pairs of underwear
2 pairs of socks
2 bras
A pair of shorts (to sleep in)
A skirt
A swimsuit (maybe)
One pair of boot-ish/tennis shoes
One pair of open-toed/flip flop shoes
Toiletries (shampoo, little makeup, deoderant, small brush, hair tie, toothpaste/brush, lotion, bobby pins) and bag to carry (with hook)
birthcontrol/medicene/firstaid finger nail clippers, tweezer, razor, panty liners for freshness
glasses/contacts
sunglasses
watch - ALARM CLOCK
Army Knife (with at least scissors, corkscrew)
spooknife plastic
waterbottle
Ziplock bags of different sizes
Concentrated detergent/clothes line
Travelers Guitar
Camera, charger, extra memory
Laptop, ipod http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/tips/Internet.htm or http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/tips/SmartPhones.htm
Map of cities
2 Copies of ID, money, itenary, passport, passes, hostel/flight, information and country codes to call http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/tips/moneybelt.htm
small notepad/pen
Journal
book to read
cards to play
sewing kit
klennexes
dryer sheets (keep things fresh)
"clean hair" spray
spot cleaner
pillow case/inflable pillow
small flashlight
gum/breath mints
umbrella?
a few snack bars in carry-on incase late traveling.
postcards OR buiness cads to give out
Phone or phone cardhttp://www.ricksteves.com/plan/tips/mobilephones.htm see also laptop
lock http://travelstore.ricksteves.com/catalog/index.cfm?fuseaction=catalog&parent_id=124

Italics = alread have
but any liquids 3.4 ounces in sealed back/air pressure may cuase explosion! =]
Limit yourself to one carry-on size bag: 9" x 21" x 13"
hostel info http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/tips/1198hostels.htm
http://www.farecompare.com/
Student and hostel phone cards: Many travel cards — such as the ISIC student identity card or the HI hostel membership card — also double as prepaid calling cards. Ask for details when you buy your card. memberships pay for themselves in 4 nights! get one!!!

Get the right card for money! http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/tips/moneytip.htm The bottom line. Here's the best formula for saving money as you travel: Pay for as much as possible with cash (use a bank that charges low rates for international ATM transactions, and withdraw large amounts at each transaction — keeping the cash safe in your money belt). When using a credit card, use a card with the lowest possible international fees, and make sure your transactions are charged in the local currency — not dollars. Then smile and enjoy your trip, feeling very clever for avoiding so much unnecessary expense.