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This is ridiculous!<\/p><\/div>\n

Here are a few things that are in my backpack that I’ve found invaluable. You probably won’t see some of these items on most packing lists, and some might be a bit squeamish about it all. <\/p>\n

But I feel girls should be as prepared as possible for what the traveller trail throws at them.<\/em><\/p>\n

Remember everything you bring you’ll be carrying on your back. If there’s something you’re thinking about packing just in case,<\/em> leave it!<\/strong> Most things can be bought in any country. <\/p>\n

Moon Cup<\/h3>\n

This is a genius creation for girls to use instead of tampons and sanitary towels whilst on their period. Before I came travelling I had never used a Moon Cup<\/a> before, but had heard of them and never gave it much thought. <\/p>\n

Thinking about how many tampons I would have to pack and if I could find them in every country made me research into the Moon Cup.<\/p>\n

I have never looked back. Of course you should give it a couple of months trial before you set off travelling to see if it’s for you. They come in 2 different sizes so pick the right one and see how easy it is to use. Also, pack a large metal mug to sterilise the Moon Cup, using boiling water before and after your period.<\/p>\n

Shewee<\/h3>\n

Disgusting toilets, squatting, no toilets, no privacy<\/strong><\/em>– All these worries led me to purchase the Shewee<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I used to work in an camping shop and would get a few embarrassed women coming in to ask if we sold the Shewee. Not really knowing what a Shewee was and finding the whole idea quite amusing I never gave it a second thought outside the shop. That was until I planned to live like a nomad in Mongolia and trek the Himalayas in Nepal! <\/p>\n

Worries that every bathroom on my travels wouldn’t be like my clean and comfortable toilet back home turned me into one one the embarrassed women that walked into my shop. <\/p>\n

Sold in shops worldwide and online, the Shewee is easy to buy. There are also lots of similar products by different companies like Whiz Freedom<\/a> and Go Girl<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Shewee is a worth while investment and should be tried out at home before you go travelling. I recommend experimenting in the shower first just in case you make a mess!<\/p>\n

Flesh Coloured T-shirt Bra<\/h3>\n

Not the most attractive bra or one I would recommend you wear on a first date, but a bra that can’t be seen under any coloured top is a winner in my books!<\/p>\n

If you do not own a flesh coloured t-shirt bra, I definitely suggest you go out and buy one now!<\/p>\n

It has saved me on many occasions and is my most worn item on my travels (in case you were interested)!<\/p>\n

Contraceptives and Pill Information<\/h3>\n

If you are using the contraception pill make sure you get the maximum amount you are allowed to buy before you go travelling- in England that is 1 years supply. Also take the information of what pill you are on, the dosage and the ingredients (the box and the information guide should cover that).<\/p>\n

Whether you are on the contraception pill or not you should definitely pack lots of condoms! When you are in a malaria risk zone and are taking anti-malarials, some of the tablets cancel out the contraception pill. Making sure you use condoms during that time is essential to stay safe.<\/p>\n

Conditioner<\/h3>\n

Conditioner is probably something most girls use every time they wash their hair. Silly me thought I could save money and room in my backpack if I made do without and stuck with shampoo. <\/p>\n

After my first shower on the road I realised I’d made the wrong decision. My hair looks better, feels better and is much easier to comb, I have never been without conditioner since!<\/p>\n

\nFlickr photo by topgold<\/a>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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