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Packing List for Living Abroad (6+ months)
Are you packing for a season abroad or a long term trip? If so, you are going to need more than just a rucksack. This packing list details how to pack everything you need into a 25kg suitcase and a weekend bag for hand luggage. {Hot tip: Copy/save this list and customize by adding new items and replacing others!}
Clothing - Pack what is specialized or expensive
A plastic poncho
4 jumpers/sweaters
2 pairs of trousers or jeans
Quality dresses and skirts
1 quality thick coat
1 lightweight jacket
Underwear - To cover 2 weeks before you need to wash https://herpackinglist.com/tag/undergarments/
Thermal clothing for winter destinations
Bikini and travel micro towel https://herpackinglist.com/turkish-towels-for-travel/
2 pairs of warm tights
Sun hat
Footwear
Heavy / bulky shoes
1 pair of ballet flats
1 or 2 pairs of ‘going out’ shoes
1 pair of tennis shoes & travel socks https://herpackinglist.com/travel-socks-guide/
1 pair of cheap sandals or flip flops
Toiletries
100ml bottles of shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, moisturiser, cleanser, deodorant and toothpaste
Essentials for the first week https://herpackinglist.com/best-toiletries-for-hand-luggage/
Bamboo re-usable sanitary pads
Electronics and Documents
Laptop with cable and spare battery
Dual SIM smartphone
500GB HDD plus cable
Portable tablet plus cable
Dongle
Power board and international converter
Quality headphones
Your visa and certified translations of qualifications
Camera, cable and memory card
Colour photocopy of your passport and travel insurance policy
Extras
Small parasol
Packing cubes https://herpackinglist.com/how-to-use-packing-cubes/
Reimann SPF
Miniature notebook with crucial numbers
Small indoor sleeping bag
1 month supply of any essential medications or prescriptions
A reusable BPA-free water bottle
Sunglasses
Earplugs and eye shade
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