Shirts: Bring up to four short-sleeved or long-sleeved shirts in a cotton/polyester blend. Arrange mix according to season.
Sweater: Warm and dark is best - for layering and dressing up.
Pants: Bring two pairs: lightweight cotton or Linen. Jeans can be too hot for summer travel. Many like lightweight pants/shorts with zip-off legs. Button-down wallet pockets are safest.
Shorts: Take a pair with pockets - doubles as a swimsuit for men.
Swimsuit: Especially for women.
Underwear and socks: Bring as per stay duration not more than five sets.
One pair of shoes: Take Sturdy, low-profile tennis shoes with a good tread. (Bring along an extra pair of sandals in case the shoes get wet.)
Money: Bring your preferred mix of a credit card, debit card, an emergency stash of hard cash, ATM's are not easily accessible but we do take plastic Money.
Small daypack: This is great for carrying your sweater, camera, literature, and picnic goodies while you leave your large bag at the hotel or train station. Fanny packs (small bags with thief-friendly zippers on a belt) are a popular alternative.
Camera: A digital camera and one high-capacity memory card means no more bulky bags of film. A mini-tripod allows you to take crisp shots in low light with no flash.
Water bottle: The plastic half-liter mineral water bottles sold throughout are reusable and work great.
Medicine and vitamins: Keep medicine in original containers, if possible.
Extra eyeglasses & contact lenses
Sunscreen and sunglasses: Depending on the season.
Toiletries: The hotel provides all the basic requirements but you are welcome to bring along your favorite.
Sandals or flip-flops:
Slippers: Bring comfy slippers with leather bottoms on winter trips - great for getting cozy.
Radio, Walkman, Ipods, Movies: The hotel has a DVD / Music Library and will provide you with a DVD player in the room
Collapsible umbrella: I like one that's small and compact, but still sturdy and well-constructed enough to withstand strong winds.
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