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Those that know me personally or through my blog will know that i'm uber organised. I compiled this checklist a few months ago and thought I'd share it. Please note that it is female-skewed but feel free to cross out the items which aren't applicable to you. For short trips, you'll probably only need a third of the list.

Hope this helps :)

General
International adapter(s)
Unlock phone and test using a SIM card from a different carrier
Turn on international roaming
Immunisation shots
Register for travel insurance and bring a copy of docs
Passport and insert photocopies to all luggage and leave one at home (maybe even scan one in and email to self)
Itinerary print outs for self and family
Exchange money
Books/Magazines/Music
Notebook, pen, business cards
Register with Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Check Smart Traveller for warnings and list of cautions
Soft and hard copy of all contact details (hotels, banks, local embassy...)

Clothing
Underwear
Swimwear
Shorts
Skirts
Dress
Jeans
Long pants
T-shirts
Something formal for fine dining
Singlets
Belts
Cardigan, jumper or jacket
Sleepwear
Socks / stockings / leggings
Shoes: flats, thongs, joggers, heels
Handbag -day and evening
Beach towel and sarong / kaftan
Jewellery and other accessories
Hat and sunglasses

Technology
Back-up mini external hard drive
Card reader
Laptop and charger
Laptop accessories including wireless mouse
Cameras, chargers, speedlites and lenses
Tripod or gorillapod
Mobile and charger
Receipts for GST Tourist Refund Scheme
Keep a soft and hard copy of all serial numbers
Back-up mobile phone contact list and calender, etc
Email yourself and family details such as passport number, lost credit card number, Australian Embassy contact details, etc

Toiletries and health
Make-up and make-up brushes
Toothbrush and paste
Mouth wash and dental floss
Cleanser, toner and moisturiser
Shower gel and loofa / sponge
Shampoo and conditioner
Elastics / hair clips
Tampons, pads and liners
GHD and hair products
Aloe-gel, bug repellent, Vaseline
Emergency kit and bandaids
Medicine: pain killers, anything for a cough, cold, flu through to diarrhea and nausea
Mini-sewing kit
Wax / razor / epilator
Nail polish and remover
Make-up wipes
Small packet of tissues for the handbag

So I've just returned from 5 weeks away in Europe. Anyone who knows me personally or who reads my blog will know that I'm uber organised and will travel almost anywhere to eat. Planning a holiday can be exciting but also time-consuming and frustrating if you're researching via a multitude of mediums like blogs, forums, magazines or word-of-mouth. Here are some of the tools I have discovered and can't plan a trip without:

Google Calendar
Copy and paste all your flight, accommodation details and restaurant reservations for an itinerary you can access anywhere. It is print-friendly and shareable with family and friends. www.google.com/calendar

Duffel
A sexy and more collaborative version of Google Calender! I love the pin-board visual and the drag & drop functionality makes shuffling activities much easier. www.duffelup.com


Seat Guru
Ever wished you had booked the seat in front of you with extra leg room or flown with another airline which offers wi-fi? Now with Travel Adviser's Seat Guru, you can get the lowdown of airplane seating and in-flight amenities! Handy as hell. www.seatguru.com


Know others I have missed? Leave a comment to share your trip planning tips.