Go Sail Turkey Magazine: What should I pack for my trip?

As you plan for your summer trip, it’s important you pack well to avoid spending money on things you already have at home, as it’s not cheap replacing items you might have forgotten to pack (such as good brand sunglasses or flip-flops). You need to spend as much time as possible enjoying yourself, without wasting time hunting for things you left at home!

The Obvious Stuff

Here is a checklist of 8 of the more obvious items that you would need for your trip:

• Passport and appropriate visas (for visa requirements to Turkey, see this article)
• Swimming gear. Swimsuits, bikinis, board shorts, budgie smugglers: whatever your style is!
• Sunglasses. We recommend a pair of sport-style glasses if you plan to do any active excursions such as biking, hiking or buggy trips.
• Comfy closed-toe shoes. If you want to hike up to somewhere like Simena fortress to get a killer view, proper closed-toe trainers/sneakers are a must! If you want to go paragliding, they are essential.
• A fleece or jacket. If you are travelling in the lower season months such as April/May or October then the evenings can be cooler, when a warmer top would be treasured.
• Plug adaptor. Turkey uses the standard European 2-pin plug (220 volts) so if your appliances need it, bring an adaptor or 2!
• Headache tablets. Our crew members are not allowed to give out pain-killing medicines from the first-aid kit for headaches or other minor pain so we strongly recommend packing painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen for personal use.
• Travel Insurance. Often overlooked, often regretted when overlooked! Get good insurance coverage from your home country to ensure any mishaps, thefts, losses or missed departures can be reimbursed.

Not-so-obvious items to pack or buy in Turkey

Here are 6 items you should pack or purchase that might not spring to mind so easily: