Our travel checklist:

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–    Toiletries (enough for the duration of your stay, these can be expensive here)

–    3+ sets of scrubs for patient care

–    Stethoscope (if you normally use one with patient care)

–    Hand sanitizer

–    Debit card for ATM machine

–    Sturdy walking shoes

–    Light clothing for after hours

–    Large, sturdy refillable water bottle (a must to stay hydrated)

–    Flashlight (with extra batteries)

–    Any medication you regularly take

–    Insect repellent

–    Sunscreen

–    Sunglasses

Recommended items:

–    Backpack and/or bag for mobile clinics

–    Shoes that you don’t mind getting muddy

–    Water shoes

–    A hat or a baseball cap

–    Short sleeve shirts are required for the clinic (not sleeveless)

–    One nice (but not formal) outfit for a dinner out

–    Camera

–    Swimsuit

–    Beach towel

–    Phone/Computer

–    Lightweight raincoat or poncho, +/or small foldable umbrella

–    “Easy Food” for mobile clinics (granola or power bars, etc.)

–    Some good paperback books and DVDs

–    Favorite snacks and coffee (if you desire, availability is limited here)

–    cell phone (you can purchase a local SIM card) if you want local phone access. What’s app can be used from a cell phone for international communication.

–    Journal to write and reflect on your experiences

–    IPad or notebook or small laptop computer