Im going on a school trip to italy on the 2nd week of october. I was just wondering what kind of bag i should bring for touring. Should i bring a sling bag or a backpack? Or if there is another kind of bag that is better for travelling, please let me know. Also, what other important thing should i bring for the plane and for everyday use that I might forget. Or maybe, you know something important about travelling that I don't, please share! Thanks!
Packing & Preparation - 8 Answers
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CANDY!
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use a backpack a sling back will eventually hurt your shoulders. roll your clothes, dont fold youll have more room. take sneakers if you plan on doing sightseeing. for the plane take books, nintendo dx if u have one, ipod, anything to keep you busy. i've travelled to turkey and greece. its hard to beat the jet lag, but you really have to force yourself. if you fight it itll be worse. if its light out and u want to sleep *cause itd be nighttime here* dont do it. save it for italys nighttime. your body will get adjusted quicker. also bring more underwear than you think you will need. just trust me on that. have fun! take lots of pics!!!
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condoms
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ok....sorry this isnt going to be clever but my parents went to italy this last summer and the most important thing they brought was this purse thing that had a metal strap keep that around your shoulder if you want to keep all of your money/ID/Passport/ect....stuff with you in those places (italy,Greece, ect) there are people there JUST to rob you. they will cut the strap of your backpack/purse and steal all of your stuff....BUT with the metal strap purse they cant cut through it and all of your valuable belongings will be safe....
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Some Euros.. in cash .. and Credit card .. Not all places use Amex.. Visa or Mastercard is better. make sure also to have some extra cash ..since sometimes ATM Machine are in Italian :P Camera is good Idea. for the plane Get your iphone, ipod loaded with Videos and music. Backpack.. is the solution for long trips.. Send us pictures.. Roaming phones are needed .. laptop maybe ... loads some maps of the area your heading to .. in order not to feel a complete stranger..
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Backpack for sure. its way more comfortable and easier on the back to carry around while touring. Just make sure anything valuable(money, camera etc) is not in an easy access zipped area. Plus if a good friend is with you, they can get stuff out and back into the pack while its still on your back. For the plane bring the following: Gum, mints, hard candies....since you cant take bottles of water really this helps to keep you from feeling dried out while flyig for so long. also a magazine or books to read aside from the movie youll watch to make the time go by faster while flying. Another one is antibacterial hand sanitizer or travel size wipes, just in case there is not place to wash your hands. Have a great time, youll love Italy, there is no place like it. The food, culture and the people will make you not want to come home!
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You could buy one of those back packs with wheels at the bottom, they come in various sizes, that way if your shoulders & back start to ache, it's merely a case ( pardon the pun ) of taking it off with drawing the handle & pushing it in front, or pulling it behind you. Good Luck. Enjoy your Italian Trip. X :-)
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Right. A Backpack will be better, as there are thicker straps, therefore meaning that if you decide to carry a lot of stuff, you won't feel the pain of the sling bag's ropes cutting into your shoulders :). There really isn't many other practical bags which you could take. One of my mates took her stuff in a handbag, and it got snatched :/. For the plane, you will want to take some sweets. Don't take crisps, as they will go everywhere. Also, take your iPod/ MP3 player on the plane, as it makes time pass by :) When I went on the trip to Italy last year (Y10) I took too much on the plane, and I didn't use half of it (just sat and talked to my mates!) Good thing your not going to Russia; Have you seen the Skins episode where they go to Russia and Anwar gets anally searched? So funny :) Enjoy your trip :), and remember to take Sun Block, I didn't and my skin was so burnt, it was peeling off (literally!) :/ Hope that answer helps :)
