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Please take a picture of your quart bags! I *hate* checking luggage, but I have not yet figured out how to get all my liquids into tiny containers.

Maybe a little box of laundry detergent? Travel size diaper wipes. And have your glasses checked out right before you leave, making sure the screws are tight. I also couldn’t go without Q-tips and kleenex. A tiny amount of paper and pens. A few extra garbage bags for dirty/wet clothes….

Definately baby wipes, or some disinfectant wipes so you have more room in your liquid bag. Alcohol wipes too?

FI and I have both done a lot of traveling abroad and have learned to pack light.

I love shirts made out of modal-it packs easily, can be easily handwashed and looks nicer when going out for dinner. Maybe a skirt? Doubles for day and evening. Swimsuit coverup?

I would also add making 3 copies of all credit cards and passport info to leave at home, leave with a trusted person and to take with you. I think FI also emailed everything to himself as a backup last trip.

If not taking cell phone, phone numbers of a couple emergency contacts.

Lastly, I don’t know about the converters for Bali, but a lot of the ones they sell in stores actually don’t work bc the outlet is recessed. Might double check Rick Steves website.

Have fun!

Band aid makes this a product called Blister Block, https://www.bandaid.com/couponBlisterBlock.jsp
I’ve found it really helpful when traveling and walking a lot, especially if you dont’ have many pairs of shoes to switch to.

contact solution doesn’t count towards your maximum for liquids since it’s technically part of a medication.

Yes, as summer said a little bit ago, contact solution and liquid medication don’t count as part of the 1quart bag requirements. You can bring as much as you want (and will fit in your suitcase). Inspectors will complain if you don’t declare it, so the best thing to do is put it in a separate ziploc bag and keep it handy for check-in.

Quick dry whatever you can get, shirts, shorts, underwear. I’m used to a super dry climate where everything dries out overnight so when I was backpacking in Chile it surprised me when my underwear wasn’t dry by morning. That wasn’t the most pleasant learning experience. Oh well. You learn faster that way.
Good wool socks and a (light) wool sweater will also be handy.

SKIP the anti-malarial if you are going to bali. even malarone is a serious drug with potentially serious side effects and should not be taken unless you are going out into the jungle. check the CDC website, there is no malaria risk in bali.

sunscreen, bug repellent, band aids, pepto, immodium, advil (brand name Nurofen) you can easily find there.

also, don’t bother with the $100 bills, there are plenty of ATMs on Bali, and that’s where you’ll really get the best rate. carrying around big bills is more of risk than a benefit. there is a gigantic mall in kuta beach with probably 25 ATM machines (and a drug store where you can pick up the stuff you need) and a bunch in ubud, too.

one thing i always pack (and i’m a carry on person, too) is conditioner. i can never find one i like.

another thing to consider packing is a pair of board shorts, those shorts surfers wear. they dry really quickly and are great to throw on over a wet bathing suit, since they don’t get all soggy.

I second everything suzybrown said… as CDC puts it, there’s no malaria risk in urban areas or resort areas of Bali (and none in Singapore). (http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationIndonesia.aspx#vaccines)
I’d skip packing some of your toiletries (nearly all of which you can get in Bali easily and inexpensively) and add a couple of nice outfits for Singapore, which, as suzy noted, is very cosmopolitan.

I would bring some cute sundresses. They are light, easy to pack, and you can dress them up or down.
I am a really really light packer too (carry on only), and so usually bringing one or two skirts and then a bunch of little tops is great, since you will go through them, and you can always double up and wear them during the day.
Unless you are doing wilderness/camping adventure honeymoon, you are going to want some cuter little outfits for the evening.

hi just a random stranger from singapore! you could always walk around in birkenstocks, even in town, i it’s fine. you could always walk around in jeans or a simple skirt, as mentioned above. be warned, though, singapore’s been somewhat hit by a heatwave recently, so be prepared for really hot weather unless you’re just going to be shopping in the malls most of the time! your hotel looks like its in the town area, so you could reach the main shopping areas by train in less than fifteen minutes. of course if you’re looking to have a nice dinner do pack some nice clothes, though you could always buy since i assume you’re going to be shopping.

have you ‘firmed your plans in singapore? i’d be more than glad to share the best places in town to shop and dine!

have fun!

I second what Erin said. Make 3 copies of your passports, ID’s, credit cards, etc. Keep one copy on you, leave one at home, and the last set with a trusted person you can call just in case.

I also recommend the smallest size (2 oz.?) of Dr. Bronner’s magic soap- this stuff is super concentrated and works for EVERYTHING- shampoo, body wash, detergent, etc. The scents are pretty strong and in the heat w/bugs I recommend the baby/sensitive skin version without fragrance. It’s a little hippy dippy but it’s really fantastic for trips. You can find it in health food stores like Whole Foods, Wild Oats, Sprouts.

Enjoy!

The list looks great!

My only caveat about travelling with just a carry on is that Bali has a TON of absolutely gorgeous and reasonably priced things to buy and if you bring an already jam-packed carry on you won’t have room to bring anything back (I speak from experience, having travelled there as a backpacker a few years ago and having to ship a bunch of stuff home).

On that note, if you do decide to ship anything home, ship it through either: the Bali post office (NOT one of the many shipping stores, which will charge astronomical rates and by the cubic meter rather than the weight of the box), or, if you’re passing through Singapore on your way home, ship it through their postal service, which is significantly cheaper.

Have a fabulous honeymoon!