Ok. I've slept, rested my tired bones and orientated to holiday mode. Ready to go! Like, now. Seriously.
15 days to go. Feels like forever... Impatient you say? Me? Never(;
So I've been trying to figure out what to bring with. I'm only taking a light frame backpack (55 liters) with me so I need to be pretty thorough with my packing process and evaluate every single object carefully... would suck to drag something with you around Bali and Borneo for 2 months and realize you didn't need it at all. Therefore, I've decided to take just the bare minimum with me. I'll share my list of what-to-bring with you guys and explain why I decide to bring these items with...
What I'm bringing with:
- iPhone
- camera + underwater housing
- iPad (decided not to bring my laptop with me)
- snorkel, mask, fins (I have small, light fins that are easy to carry with)
- diving computer (my new Suunto d4i just arrived a couple of days ago!)
- sunglasses (make sure you invest in good ones that actually protect your eyes)
- a torch/ flashlight and 2 little water resistant led torches for diving
- Fjällräven kånken backpack (it's super easy to roll up and pack with to use on day trips etc)
- Drytube (keeps all the belongings like iPad, iPhone, camera, wallet etc dry on diving trips and beach)
- a vietnamese silk sleeping bag liner
- a backpack cover/ drytube (it's very handy for the flights etc)
Clothes & shoes:
- flip flops
- cute sandals for going out (forget about heels!)
- shoes for hiking/ jogging/ walking longer distances (I'm bringing a pair of Nike air training shoes, they're super light and don't take much space either)
- 2 pairs of harem pants (THE most comfortable piece of clothing ever invented, doesn't take much space, light, doesn't matter if they get wrinkly, they're not hot but they cover you up and protect you from mosquitos and sun)
- several bikinis (I'm bringing quite many, putting on a wet bikini bottom is no fun... and in the tropic it takes a while for things to dry. Plus it's good to have strapless ones for sunbathing and more sporty ones to wear for surfing or under your wetsuit while diving)
- rashguard with spf (a MUST for snorkeling, otherwise "hello burnt, skinless back!". I have a short sleeved Roxy with a turtleneck. And of course a must for surfing.)
- beachwear = sundresses, hotpants, sarongs etc easy and light, comfy clothing to throw on to wear on your way to the beach and when you run to the near-by store to get some more water.
- a wind/ rain resistant jacket (great for diving trips, I'm always freezing after I get on the boat and it's so nice to throw on a jacket to keep you warm)
- light, breathing, long sleeved clothes to protect you from the sun and the insects & to cover up if you visit temples etc. (cotton is awesome)
- underwear (no shit, Sherlock) and socks
- yoga clothes
Hygiene & meds:
- sun block + after sun (I've noticed sun block is usually super expensive anywhere with a beach and tourists, it's also hard to find the good, water resistant, high spf kinds, so I rather bring it with me)
- hair treatments like moroccan argan oil and deep conditioner (if you have long hair like me, it's essential to condition and treat your hair if you're constantly in the sun and sea water, otherwise you'll return home with a headful of hay)
- travel size shampoo & conditioner to get me through the first days and find a place to purchase some more
- personal prescribed meds (make sure you have enough for the full travel period and bring the prescription with you, just in case)
- tummy medicine like Imodium, just in case
- antihistamine
- a small ER bag with a few band-aids, disinfectant, elastic bandage etc.
- mosquito repellant and mosquito clicker (it's amazing, releases small electric signals into the skin and stops the histamine production = no swelling/ itching)
- a few make-up products (I might want to throw on some lipstick for the night out once in a while... otherwise these won't be needed)
-tampons (girls, these can be super hard to find in some destinations...)
- basic hygiene stuff + toothbrush + hairbrush
- vaccination card
Note to self: Remember to check that you have every single cord and battery with you before you leave... and take the adapter with, it's in the top drawer. Also need to purchase a couple of memory cards.
Whoa, it seems like a lot of stuff but I know it's possible to travel light and still have everything you need with you. I think people always pack way too many clothes with. I'm just going to have the essentials and do laundry a bit more often (there are a lot of laundry services around and they're cheap).
Did I forget something? I bet I'll find something to add to the list, but it should be quite ok(:
Starting to get very excited about this thing(: I realized I've found quite a few cool objects that can make traveling a lot more comfy and I thought I might write about them next time... I'm also super proud of my new Suunto d4i and will write about that later too, once I learn how to use it properly(: I got the white one, it's so cute!
I've been booking/ planning my dives and just got my Sipadan dive permit sorted out! They only allow 120 divers a day to Sipadan so one has to book it in advance! The only sucky thing seems to be that I cannot find a dive shop that would provide only Sipadan dives, but one has to do at least 3 dives Mabul also to be able to dive Sipadan... I didn't really plan on diving in Mabul because I didn't want to spend the money but hey, it's going to be three incredible dives more in my log book so I'm not complaining(: Very much waiting for the Sipadan-experience, they say it's one of the coolest dive spots in the world!
I've also contacted some people over the internet and already found some cool peeps and got amazing tips on where to go and what to do in Bali & Borneo(: I think the coolest tip so far has been Tacos & Tattuesdays near Canggu: buy a taco and get up to 20 mins under the gun for free! Just how amazing is that! I love both, tacos and tats, so it's pretty much the coolest concept I've ever heard of(: Been wanting to get a small thing done, so maybe I'll go have a taco before I head back to Finland.
I'll make sure to post again soon, let you know how the preparations are going and share my most handy travel-items with you.
Light and love,
Emma
15 days to go. Feels like forever... Impatient you say? Me? Never(;
So I've been trying to figure out what to bring with. I'm only taking a light frame backpack (55 liters) with me so I need to be pretty thorough with my packing process and evaluate every single object carefully... would suck to drag something with you around Bali and Borneo for 2 months and realize you didn't need it at all. Therefore, I've decided to take just the bare minimum with me. I'll share my list of what-to-bring with you guys and explain why I decide to bring these items with...
What I'm bringing with:
- iPhone
- camera + underwater housing
- iPad (decided not to bring my laptop with me)
- snorkel, mask, fins (I have small, light fins that are easy to carry with)
- diving computer (my new Suunto d4i just arrived a couple of days ago!)
- sunglasses (make sure you invest in good ones that actually protect your eyes)
- a torch/ flashlight and 2 little water resistant led torches for diving
- Fjällräven kånken backpack (it's super easy to roll up and pack with to use on day trips etc)
- Drytube (keeps all the belongings like iPad, iPhone, camera, wallet etc dry on diving trips and beach)
- a vietnamese silk sleeping bag liner
- a backpack cover/ drytube (it's very handy for the flights etc)
Clothes & shoes:
- flip flops
- cute sandals for going out (forget about heels!)
- shoes for hiking/ jogging/ walking longer distances (I'm bringing a pair of Nike air training shoes, they're super light and don't take much space either)
- 2 pairs of harem pants (THE most comfortable piece of clothing ever invented, doesn't take much space, light, doesn't matter if they get wrinkly, they're not hot but they cover you up and protect you from mosquitos and sun)
- several bikinis (I'm bringing quite many, putting on a wet bikini bottom is no fun... and in the tropic it takes a while for things to dry. Plus it's good to have strapless ones for sunbathing and more sporty ones to wear for surfing or under your wetsuit while diving)
- rashguard with spf (a MUST for snorkeling, otherwise "hello burnt, skinless back!". I have a short sleeved Roxy with a turtleneck. And of course a must for surfing.)
- beachwear = sundresses, hotpants, sarongs etc easy and light, comfy clothing to throw on to wear on your way to the beach and when you run to the near-by store to get some more water.
- a wind/ rain resistant jacket (great for diving trips, I'm always freezing after I get on the boat and it's so nice to throw on a jacket to keep you warm)
- light, breathing, long sleeved clothes to protect you from the sun and the insects & to cover up if you visit temples etc. (cotton is awesome)
- underwear (no shit, Sherlock) and socks
- yoga clothes
Hygiene & meds:
- sun block + after sun (I've noticed sun block is usually super expensive anywhere with a beach and tourists, it's also hard to find the good, water resistant, high spf kinds, so I rather bring it with me)
- hair treatments like moroccan argan oil and deep conditioner (if you have long hair like me, it's essential to condition and treat your hair if you're constantly in the sun and sea water, otherwise you'll return home with a headful of hay)
- travel size shampoo & conditioner to get me through the first days and find a place to purchase some more
- personal prescribed meds (make sure you have enough for the full travel period and bring the prescription with you, just in case)
- tummy medicine like Imodium, just in case
- antihistamine
- a small ER bag with a few band-aids, disinfectant, elastic bandage etc.
- mosquito repellant and mosquito clicker (it's amazing, releases small electric signals into the skin and stops the histamine production = no swelling/ itching)
- a few make-up products (I might want to throw on some lipstick for the night out once in a while... otherwise these won't be needed)
-tampons (girls, these can be super hard to find in some destinations...)
- basic hygiene stuff + toothbrush + hairbrush
- vaccination card
Note to self: Remember to check that you have every single cord and battery with you before you leave... and take the adapter with, it's in the top drawer. Also need to purchase a couple of memory cards.
Whoa, it seems like a lot of stuff but I know it's possible to travel light and still have everything you need with you. I think people always pack way too many clothes with. I'm just going to have the essentials and do laundry a bit more often (there are a lot of laundry services around and they're cheap).
Did I forget something? I bet I'll find something to add to the list, but it should be quite ok(:
Starting to get very excited about this thing(: I realized I've found quite a few cool objects that can make traveling a lot more comfy and I thought I might write about them next time... I'm also super proud of my new Suunto d4i and will write about that later too, once I learn how to use it properly(: I got the white one, it's so cute!
I've been booking/ planning my dives and just got my Sipadan dive permit sorted out! They only allow 120 divers a day to Sipadan so one has to book it in advance! The only sucky thing seems to be that I cannot find a dive shop that would provide only Sipadan dives, but one has to do at least 3 dives Mabul also to be able to dive Sipadan... I didn't really plan on diving in Mabul because I didn't want to spend the money but hey, it's going to be three incredible dives more in my log book so I'm not complaining(: Very much waiting for the Sipadan-experience, they say it's one of the coolest dive spots in the world!
I've also contacted some people over the internet and already found some cool peeps and got amazing tips on where to go and what to do in Bali & Borneo(: I think the coolest tip so far has been Tacos & Tattuesdays near Canggu: buy a taco and get up to 20 mins under the gun for free! Just how amazing is that! I love both, tacos and tats, so it's pretty much the coolest concept I've ever heard of(: Been wanting to get a small thing done, so maybe I'll go have a taco before I head back to Finland.
I'll make sure to post again soon, let you know how the preparations are going and share my most handy travel-items with you.
Light and love,
Emma
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