Travelling "to do" list!

So after reading all the travel books in the world, I thought I would write down all the things they tell me I need to do or buy and tick them off in an effort to be organised.......It turned out to be a very long list! Some editing required methinks!....

Ticket:

• Confirm Dates.
• Confirm flights.
• Photocopy ticket.

Passport:

• Get new passport.
• Get new pictures and extras for visas.
• Photocopy passport.
• Memorizing passport number.

Visa:

• Get working Visa for Oz
• Check whether you need visas for different African countries.
• Get visa for Vietnam

Money:

• Arrange standing order to pay off minimum amount on credit card.
• Arrange for mum to have access to bank account (signatory).
• Check card expiry dates.
• Get STA card.
• Get American express credit card/US dollars
• Sign up for a credit card projection plan (make sure it covers aboard)
• Get contact number in case card is lost.
• Ask about opening oz bank account.
• Get money in small notes/travellers checks.
• Cancel unnecessary bills/cancel phone on the before the 26/09/09 need pay as you go travel Sim Card/New phone.

Car:

• Put family on the insurance.
• Check tax is in date/ Get mot/Get international driving licence
• Get mum to pay for the finance agreement.
• Check existing medical conditions covered.

Health:

• Get jabs.
• Get vaccination certificates/Yellow Fever Certificate.
• Have insurance contact number.
• Doctors letter x 2 plus prescription.
• Medication.
• Blood group.
• Medical Kit (see page 56 of career break book)
• Doctors letter as to contents of medical kit.
• Visit the dentist.

Work:

• Register in oz
• Get a job with an agency
• Get references.
• Update and take CV.

Equipment:

• Backpack.
• Daypack.
• Pad locks.
• Net for backpack.
• Mosquito Net and Spray.
• First aid kit.
• Toilet paper
• Inflatable pillow
• Water purification tablets.
• Fleece top.
• Waterproof jacket.
• Towel /Swimwear.
• 4 t shirts.
• Poncho
• Ear Plugs.
• Sun Hat.
• Sleeping bag.
• Shorts.
• 2 long trousers.
• 1 pair of hiking pants.
• Hiking/walking boots.
• Sandals.
• Sun Cream.
• Sun Glasses.
• Alarm Clock
• Water bottle.
• Clothes line.
• Calculator.
• Pocket knife.
• Sewing kit
• Duch Tape.
• Safety pins
• Travel cutlery
• Torch/Head torch.
• Money Belt.
• Underwear and Socks.
• Toiletries./Hairbrush.
• Camera/Writing/Reading/Painting Material.
• Ipod
• Binoculars.