Students aboard S/Y Ocean Star drop anchor in the Tobago Cays during an 80-day Caribbean SEA|MESTER voyage. See listing on page 14, ad on page 18. Necessary Travel Paperwork Passport Passport photos Debit & credit cards Prepaid currency cards Traveler’s checks Wallet or purse Prepaid international calling cards (sim cards) Insurance policy Flight tickets Local bus/train tickets Youth hostel card Student identity card Immunization records Student travel discount card Multiple copies of trip documents Contact information for U.S. embassies General Toiletries Shampoo Toothbrush & toothpaste Deodorant Razors Shaving gel or oil Suntan lotion Moisturizing cream Insect/mosquito repellent Antibiotic cream Bandages Lightweight travel towels Brush/comb Toilet paper Tissues Nail clippers 32 | THE TEENLIFE GUIDE TO GAP YEAR PROGRAMS It is important to be prepared for anything and everything when traveling with a Gap Year Program. Here is a general list of things you must—and might need—to pack. Weather Appropriate Clothing T-shirts Shorts/short skirts Underwear Casual light slacks Jeans Hat (hot or cold weather) Comfortable travel shoes Bathing suit Sunglasses Plastic rain poncho Going out/dress up outfit Miscellaneous Book of language (and key phrases) to communicate with locals Day pack/backpack Sleeping bag Alarm clock Pen & paper or journal Camera Combination padlock Vitamins Universal sink plug Glasses/contacts prescription Small pocketknife Ball of string Sewing kit Resealable plastic bags Mosquito net Balloons or small giveaways for kids you meet A Gap Year Checklist