The Bag of 75

What Do You Pack to Travel the World?...

Below is a list of all the items I am bringing with me on my trip and acknowledgement to those who gifted items to me. 

1. Backpack - hopefully this one is a given. This bag was first used during my travels in Australia (courtesy of my Father)
2. Canada flags x4 - don't want to be mistake as being from any other country. Canada ROCKS! (courtesy of Diane Carter)
3. Canadian bag tag - as above (courtesy of Diane Carter)
4. Manitoba flag - purchased at MEC. Yes I am a proud Manitoban!!
5. Money belt x2 - one for me and one for my travel partner Cindy Qu (courtesy of Diane Carter)
6. Locks x3 - to lock my bag if needed (courtesy of my Father)
7. Neck pillow - for the 13+ hour flight to HK (courtesy of my Father)
8. Bras x2 - one sport, one fancy
9. Panties x5 
10. Socks x2 
11. Yoga practicing costumes x2 - My plan is to take a Bikram Yoga class in every country that I visit that has a studio 
12. Yoga teaching costume - hopefully the opportunity will arise to teach in various countries around the world! 
13. Short dresses x2 - one casual, one fancy (courtesy of Holly Kitchen)
14. Long dresses x2 - one casual, one fancy
15. T-shirts x2 - $5.00 each 
16. Tanks tops x2 - $5.00 each
17. Purse - cost $1.00! Yeah Baby! Myself & two of my best friends have decided to make this the sisterhood of the travelling purse. Ground rules are: achieve a personal goal; (or) check something off your bucket list; write a letter discussing the above (enclose in purse); mail to the next girl
18. PJs - most likely will leave in Vancouver and sleep in shorts (courtesy of my Father)
19. Long Lululemon casual pants - cadillac of sweat pants :)
20. Short casual pants - I have had these pants since 2008
21. Jean skirt (courtesy of Jenna Furkalo) 
22. Pashmina (courtesy of Pierre Beaulieu) 
23. Homemade Canada Flag skirt - to represent Canada wherever I may go and wear at the full moon party in Thailand (courtesy of Jennifer Lancaster) 
24. Battery free flashlight - I am afraid of the dark ;) (courtesy of my Father)
25. Spiritual rocks x3 - that represent protection, immunity and safety (courtesy of Amy Maxwell) 
26. Raincoat - most likely will get stuck somewhere in the rain but I ain't made of sugar (courtesy of my Father)
27. World plug adapter 
28. Garbage bags x2 - a friend suggested to bring these incase I get stuck in intense rain 
29. Small combo locks x3 - to lock my pack when needed (courtesy of my Father)
30. Deck of cards - couldn't imagine travelling without cards. Absolutely love playing cards & a characteristic I look for in a mate 
31. Bathing suit - so excited for tan lines!
32. Makeup - limited amount and most will stay in Vancouver
33. Extra passport photos for visas x4
34. Hard case wallet - no fancy wallets for me  (courtesy of my Father) 
35. Ipod - my method of communication to the world, as well as, internet cafes
36. Camera - newly purchased with 8GB memory card
37. USB - to store pictures and mail home (just incase)
38. Headphones (courtesy of Jeff Sutherland) 
39. Passport - expires in 2013 therefore I will eventually have to come back to Canada (courtesy of my Father)
40. Hot pink nail polish (courtesy of Jasmine Wong)
41. Black diary - I have written in journals since I was twelve. My whole life has been documented so far...would definitely make an interesting story (courtesy of Wesley Hopkins)
42. Bikram Yoga dialogue - must! Every Bikram Yogi understands this one
43. Sunglasses x2 - $5.00 each because I always break them 
44. Lonely Planet Southeast Asia (courtesy of Erik McBain) 
45. Directions Travel Guide Hong Kong & Macau (courtesy of Alan Chapman)
46. Map of Hong Kong (courtesy of Alan Chapman)
47. MEC plates x2- one for my travel partner Cindy Qu (courtesy of Wesley Hopkins)
48. MEC spoon/fork/knife combo (courtesy of Leanne Mezzabotta & Chantal Mayotte) 
49. Gravol pills - for motion sickness. I get sick on the bus so may need these when I jump from Macau tower
50. Diarrhea pills - just in case..
51. Malaria pills - so expensive but a little birdy tells me gin and tonic does the same thing?
52. Calling card - If I don't call home my family would kill me upon return
53. Showering towel (courtesy of Leanne Mezzabotta & Chantal Mayotte) 
54. Blind fold 
55. Soap 
56. Tiger balm - most likely will leave in Vancouver as it is something I could easily live without
57. Toothbrush & floss - no one wants cavities (courtesy of my Father)
58. Shampoo & conditioner (courtesy of my Father) 
59. 36 tampons - mother nature visits regularly 
60. Bug spray (courtesy of my Father)
61. Condoms - "Be good and if you can't be good be careful" - Famous Sommerfield saying 
62. Hair brush - probably will leave in Vancouver 
63. Lotion - to keep my skin silky and smooth (courtesy of my Father)
64. Deodorant - a girl needs to smell somewhat good (courtesy of my Father)
65. Epilator hair remover 
66. Yoga towel - no one wants to shower w the same towel they practice yoga in therefore a second was needed
67. Water proof bag - for the beach and electronics (courtesy of Wesley Hopkins)
68. Runners - these are old and will probably be left somewhere along the way and new ones purchased
69. Birkenstock sandals - recommended by a good friend
70. Flip flops - cheap and old 
71. Plastic folder - for important documents (courtesy of Diane Carter) 
72. Safety pin - there is always a need for one (courtesy of Jackie Boguski)
73. Homemade bank card holder - attachable to a bra! (courtesy of Jackie Boguski)
74. Purple bandana - can be used for many purposes (courtesy of Jackie Boguski)
75. Lush conditioner/shampoo - my favourite (courtesy of my BFF Vicky Kontzamanis )

Everything fit on the first pack!