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[gemtiger]

I haven't had time to flist much lately, and I'm sorry for that. On the other hand, I have been quite busy getting the new people in the lab up to speed, and worrying about my future in general :P If there's an entry you want me to read, link me, please

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[lusimeles]

haha, okay, wait, that was probably not very helpful at all. anyways, you'll be in france for quite a long time, and i'm guessing you're checking in a large suitcase instead of taking along a carry-on? anyways, a few more tips:

1) if you're taking a carry-on, remember to limit liquids to under 100 ml (i think this is the allowance) and to put all that stuff in plastic bags. the 'bathroom exclusive' bag is also helpful if you're going to take the carry-on, but probably unnecessary if you're using the larger luggage.
2) make sure your wardrobe is easy to coordinate; for example, don't pack a shirt that only goes with one pair of shorts - pack more basics that you can mix and match
3) if there's anything that you know you won't be able to find in france but use frequently in canada, stock up on it :p
4) seconding the 'towel' suggestion - you're going to want one of those right away. flip-flops, too.
5) i'm not really sure. i always pack less than other people do and just buy the stuff once i'm in the country if i'm staying long enough - even for the first few days you can just go to a pharmacy and pick up the basics! it also helps if you leave room in your suitcase so that when you go back, you can bring back souveniers and whatnot!

i really give the worst advice, lol :(

[gemtiger]

No, Chantelle, this is sound advice! I have travelled so little that I'm completely dependent on other people to tell me what to bring XD

I am actually checking two bags: one piece of rolling luggage, and a small to standard size backpacker's bag (I figure that's better for travelling around, if I get the chance.) I know I can always buy stuff, but um... I will be poor once I land in France and don't want to end up broke in another country. XD

[lusimeles]

there's really not much to it, don't worry! even if you forget something, it's always fixable, haha.

and ohh, i see :o the 'buying stuff' is generally a last resort, i should mention it - i think it's because i'm used to travelling for less than a month in one place, or travelling to places where i already have something of a 'home' that i tend to pack really, really light.

come to think of it, this link is fairly helpful, or at least it was for me!

[gemtiger]

Thanks for that link! I'd seen it before, but I'd forgotten about it until now.