What+to+Bring

. ** Suggested Packing List: **

**21. Mobile Phones - You can use your phone in Germany if you are on a plan but it is VERY expensive. **

If you bring your PSP etc you will have to leave it in the hostels during the day when we are out and about. This also includes I Pods etc. We are in Germany to absorb the culture and see the sights. These will simply distract you from this. When we are on long train trips you are welcome to have them with you.

** What not to bring **

 * 1) ** Cigarettes, Alcohol, Drugs **
 * 2) ** Jewellery and unnecessary valuables **
 * 3) ** Wallet items i.e. library cards, licences. These will be of no use overseas and it is not worth the risk of losing them. **
 * 4) ** Aerosol cans (including deodorants and hairsprays) it is illegal to take these on board any plane and they will be confiscated through customs. **
 * 5) ** Fruit or any other vegetation- Customs will not allow these into the country **

Everyone is allowed to bring only 1 suitcase for your clothes etc. It must weigh a maximum of 17kg. This will be loaded as baggage onto the plane. Everyone must also bring 1 small backpack, which is to weigh no more than 6 kg, and is to be taken on to the plane as hand luggage. Hand luggage should include medications, camera, book, small games, walkmans etc. Remember that after we check in you will not be able to take anything out of your main bag, so have everything you need in your hand luggage. The trip to Germany will be about 28 hours, DO NOT pack your passport in your main luggage Remember that you must be able to carry your entire luggage so keep this in mind when packing. Please also remember that you must not have any sharp objects eg nail files, scissors, aerosol cans etc. in your hand luggage. The airport officials will confiscate these if you have them.
 * You will also only be allowed 100ml of liquids to be carried on in a zip lock bag.**

Luggage Label
Make sure that all your luggage is clearly labelled with your name and contact details. When you arrive at the airport you will be given stickers to help identify luggage quickly throughout the trip.