Guest51810 Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 To be fair he's been very helpful with me in the past so I'm surprised at his post. I just test people patience haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramot Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 To be fair he's been very helpful with me in the past so I'm surprised at his post. I just test people patience haha Ok I'll retract my post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Can people start shouting out stuff that I might not have thought of or bought yet that I'm definitely going to need? I am a bimbo after all! :laugh: I'm not getting too stressed about forgetting clothes because I know I can get stuff out there but it's incase there's other things I haven't thought about. Which is very likely All you need is your passport, your ticket, your purse, any medication you take (and letter from GP) and maybe some written references for job applications. It's summer in Sydney, almost. Bring a jacket, cardigan, one pair of jeans, two swimming costumes. one decent outfit for interviews/going out on "dress up" night, couple of T shirts/blouses/shorts, "smalls". You can heaps of stuff here or in Singapore. Travel light! How are you preparing cocktails? I was just in the Norfolk Hotel on Cleveland St, don't normally go in there as it's on the "wrong" side of the street, but I went for a walk, had two Coopers on the way home, and watched all the 20 somethings ordering Marguaritas and other cocktails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickyplum Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 i just feel like there's bound to be little things that I forget. Someone mentioned locks and things like that. Also a hat - I'll need one but I don't even like hats! At the most I'd wear a baseball cap but I should get a wide brimmed one. Could wear my cork one I suppose haha get a hat when you arrive here - most large chemist shops have them. You'll struggle to get a one at this time of the year in the UK! And unless you squash it into your bag, it's a pain to carry on the plane etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 and if it's worse than I think I'll try stay inside Maybe go to a hotel or resort nearby and have a pampering day: spa, massage, facial, swimming in indoor pool, etc..... a great way to pass time inside. Otherwise you can spend all day on PIO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 although I'll be alone in Singapore Traveling alone is the BEST experience. Helps you grow as a person. And Singapore is probably the safest place on earth; even at night. And you won't be alone for long.....if you get chatting to other backpackers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 This is site of new Bondi Whole foods Cafe and deli opening soon in Surry Hills in Elizabeth St. Oh wow! When is it opening? I love Bondi Wholefoods. But I hardly ever go as I hate Bondi. I go to Surry Hills quite often as my naturopath is there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 (edited) Can people start shouting out stuff that I might not have thought of or bought yet that I'm definitely going to need? I am a bimbo after all! :laugh: I'm not getting too stressed about forgetting clothes because I know I can get stuff out there but it's incase there's other things I haven't thought about. Which is very likely Bring: Yourself Passport and WHV Money Backpack (or suitcase) with a padlock containing a small selection of clothes Guidebook What else do you need? Australia is not a 3rd world country. Everything you can buy in the UK; you can buy here. What is the point of lugging an umbrella across the world. Just buy one here. I brought a really good one yesterday for $7.50 (£3.53). Edited October 24, 2015 by jumpingjellybean Airline Ticket.....don't forget your ticket. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I know I can get stuff out there but it's incase there's other things I haven't thought about. Which is very likely Do you have any medicine prescriptions that need filling? Certain medications may be marketed under different names in each country. What about birth control? Do you have an emergency fund set up where your family can access it and wire funds over if you get in dire straits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 A couple of bottles of Buckfast. Even that you can buy in Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 i just feel like there's bound to be little things that I forget. But even if there is......you can buy it here. At this rate, you won't be able to lift your backpack / suitcase. :wink: Please don't wear your cork hat in the city. Unless you want to look like a total pratt! Also you don't need a hat. But it is advisable in hot weather. I wear a wide brimmed hat occasionally in summer if sitting in direct sun. Otherwise I don't bother, as I don't really like hats. But just buy one here; again no need to lug all the way from the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 All you need is your passport, your ticket, your purse, any medication you take (and letter from GP) and maybe some written references for job applications. It's summer in Sydney, almost. Bring a jacket, cardigan, one pair of jeans, two swimming costumes. one decent outfit for interviews/going out on "dress up" night, couple of T shirts/blouses/shorts, "smalls". You can heaps of stuff here or in Singapore. Travel light! I agree with everything you say........except the jeans part. Jeans are a nightmare to travel with, because if they get wet, they take forever to dry. And they can add weight to the backpack / suitcase. Better to have some casual lightweight trousers Anyway that is just my experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 (edited) My personal MUST HAVES when backpacking: Small padlock: for backpack / suitcase / rucksack / etc…. Bumbag: essential for keeping passport, money, travellers cheques or credit cards close by to your person and safe (whilst keeping your hands free). Small day rucksack: for sightseeing and general everyday use Sleeping Bag: perfect for sleeping in (!), as many hostels won’t supply you with bedding sheets, and you don’t want to make contact with a possibly skanky mattress, so a sleeping bag will protect you. But if the hostel does supply you with bedding, then the sleeping bag can be opened up to form a blanket and add warmth. You can also use it opened up as a sheet to sleep on top of. And it doubles up as a brilliant foot rest, neck rest or pillow for long uncomfortable bus trips. If you don’t want to carry a sleeping bag, then a silk sleeping bag liner is good for hostel beds. Suitable Clothes: denim is a nightmare to travel in – horrible to wear in humid, wet or hot weather. So stick to breathable, comfortable and very quick drying materials like hemp or cotton. These materials are also easy to pack as more lightweight. A cotton sarong: has many uses (skirt, top, dress, headscarf, towel and bed-sheet) and is lightweight. Washing line: self-securing pegless Towel: microfiber fabric that dries quickly and rolls up small for packing Flip flops: wear them in the shower at hostels Torch: mini torch can go on your keyring or in your pocket. Edited October 24, 2015 by jumpingjellybean Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Torch: mini torch can go on your keyring or in your pocket. Seems odd. But comes in very useful when trying to pack or unpack your rucksack / suitcase, early or late in a dorm room, when everyone else is trying to sleep. Comes in useful on the plane when stewardesses "insist" on lights out for everyone Comes in handy for powercuts in hostels. And when walking in the dark along a pathway in a snake infested Malaysian jungle............don't ask! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 well I booked it in July, apologies for not having the money to just jump on a plane on a few days notice. If I'm boring you then you don't need to read it. Pretty sure it was a lighthearted joke - gave me a giggle anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Can people start shouting out stuff that I might not have thought of or bought yet that I'm definitely going to need? Get a couple of photocopies of your passport. Keep one in a safe place separate from the passport itself and give one to someone at home (such as your mum). Just in case the original gets lost....saves a heap of trouble if you can quote reference numbers etc if you had to replace it. One of those fold up plastic ponchos is handy: weighs nothing, takes up no room....but a godsend in a downpour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 A washing line... See this is the stuff I'd never think of and probably still won't remember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Oh wow! When is it opening? I love Bondi Wholefoods. But I hardly ever go as I hate Bondi. I go to Surry Hills quite often as my naturopath is there. Soon but I don't know exact date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 Denim.. I bought 2 denim shorts a while ago and then eventually it was probably a bad idea but I'm too late to return them. I Do have another pair of denim shorts but they are very light. The rest of my shorts are a different material. I've put in 2 pairs of skinny jeans but they are light. I probably won't be wearing them anytime soon unless I really mess up the weather and it ends up being a cold summer haha. I've bought a pair of black linen trousers which are so comfy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 But even if there is......you can buy it here.At this rate, you won't be able to lift your backpack / suitcase. :wink: Please don't wear your cork hat in the city. Unless you want to look like a total pratt! Also you don't need a hat. But it is advisable in hot weather. I wear a wide brimmed hat occasionally in summer if sitting in direct sun. Otherwise I don't bother, as I don't really like hats. But just buy one here; again no need to lug all the way from the UK. When you are young you can wear anything and not look like a prat. You'll need the hat with corks for OZ Day. There is such a thing as being too organised. I expect that being the fault of fairly recent social media. Whatever happened to the 'just arriving' perhaps with a guide book and take it as it happens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 I'm not actually going to wear the hat, my friends had to make me wear it lol was mostly for the photo. I was waving my flags though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I'm not actually going to wear the hat, my friends had to make me wear it lol was mostly for the photo. I was waving my flags though! On XMAS Day and NYE and OZ Day (26 January) you won't look out of place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacaranda Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I wouldn't bother with a padlock myself unless its just for a deterant.Anyone can open a suitcase even with a padlock.PM me for details SS.Dont over worry the packing side.Especially clothing wise.Better to take more tops than bottoms imho.I wouldn't overpack shoes either.A pair of trainers,which you could wear on the flight,a pair of thongs (flip flops lol)which you could buy cheaply anyway at Big W or K Mart,and a pair of going out shoes.Toiletries?I would take roll on deo (small and compact,and lasts for ages),a travel size bottle of shampoo,some deet mozzie spray or roll on for Singapore and beyond,a small bottle of sunblock,and maybe a small facecream,(some makeup removal pads if you're planning on wearing makeup before landing in Oz,but otherwise I wouldn't bother)and a small amount of makeup.Perhaps a bottle of your fav perfume,toothpaste/brush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I wouldn't bother with a padlock myself unless its just for a deterant.Anyone can open a suitcase even with a padlock.PM me for details SS.Dont over worry the packing side.Especially clothing wise.Better to take more tops than bottoms imho.I wouldn't overpack shoes either.A pair of trainers,which you could wear on the flight,a pair of thongs (flip flops lol)which you could buy cheaply anyway at Big W or K Mart,and a pair of going out shoes.Toiletries?I would take roll on deo (small and compact,and lasts for ages),a travel size bottle of shampoo,some deet mozzie spray or roll on for Singapore and beyond,a small bottle of sunblock,and maybe a small facecream,(some makeup removal pads if you're planning on wearing makeup before landing in Oz,but otherwise I wouldn't bother)and a small amount of makeup.Perhaps a bottle of your fav perfume,toothpaste/brush. I'd add a small bottle of factor 30 sun cream and a small bottle of insect repellent - clearly these are easily bought when you arrive but I'd rather have them handy than being bitten alive on the first night in Singapore or burnt in the first 15 mins. It is also advised to wear sun cream when flying - something to do with the UV light at altitude. I would also take a wide brimmed hat (without corks!) again because the sunlight will seem very harsh when you first arrive and it is better to be prepared immediately - you can simply wear it at the airport, it does;t need to be packed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacaranda Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I'd add a small bottle of factor 30 sun cream and a small bottle of insect repellent - clearly these are easily bought when you arrive but I'd rather have them handy than being bitten alive on the first night in Singapore or burnt in the first 15 mins. It is also advised to wear sun cream when flying - something to do with the UV light at altitude. I would also take a wide brimmed hat (without corks!) again because the sunlight will seem very harsh when you first arrive and it is better to be prepared immediately - you can simply wear it at the airport, it does;t need to be packed. Yes that's why I mentioned them LR!:wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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