SUGGESTED PACKING

1. Bible
2. Tickets or eticket itinerary
3. Passport and photocopy of passport. The photocopy is in case your passport is lost or stolen.
4. Diary or personal notebook. You will experience and see many things for the first time. We encourage you to write down your daily experiences and observations. This will be a great benefit to you spiritually.
5. Camera and film. All cameras and film should be packed in your carry-on luggage. X-ray used for checked in luggage will ruin your film; however, X-ray used for carry-on luggage will not harm them. Take as much film as you plan to use. Finding extra film may be difficult. For digital camera users remember your charger, extra batteries and extra memory cards. Extra memory cards will be especially difficult to find. You will need a converter for your charger. Most hotels will have converters available for you to use, but you can purchase a converter at Radio Shack relatively inexpensively.
6. Bug repellent
7. Anti-bacterial hand wash
8. Packs of tissue or travel toilet paper rolls. Many restrooms along the way will not have toilet paper.
9. Vicks Vapor Rub. A small dab under the nose will mask unpleasant odors.
10. OTC medications like aspirin, ibuprofen, imodium, allergy medication, etc.
11. Prescription medications. Bring any regular scheduled medications in your carry-on luggage. There will be no way to obtain them if your luggage gets lost.
12. Sunscreen
13. A hat
14. Snacks. Especially if you are a finicky eater. Snacks should be small enough to fit in your purse or backpack. Snacks like granola bars, fruit bars, crackers, etc. are great. Chocolate snacks are not recommended because of melting in warmer climates.
15. All basic toiletries.
16. Sunglasses
17. Extra glasses or contacts
18. Frequent flyer mile numbers. You will need to check with the airline representative when checking in to confirm you are getting credit for your miles.

In the event that your luggage gets lost, it is best to pack a change of clothes and basic toiletry items in your carry-on luggage.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Once we arrive at our destination, passports will be collected the MANNA rep and locked in the hotel safe.
2. All travelers must stay with their assigned groups at all times.
3. Under no circumstances, should anyone venture out alone, away from the group.
4. Anyone leaving the hotel for short walks, taking pictures, etc. must have at least one other person accompanying him/her. The MANNA rep must be notified of who's leaving, where they are planning to go, and when they are expected to return.
5. Transportation will be arranged for you. Please do not use any other form of transportation including taxis unless first approved by the MANNA rep. Under no circumstances should anyone ride a motor bike.
6. Hotel rooms contain in room safes. These should be used for storage of valuables including jewelry. Do not leave money or jewelry lying around your room. Do not take expensive jewelry with you. Leave it at home.
7. When shopping in markets, everyone in the group must have a partner. Do not wander off by yourself. Men - move your wallets to your front pocket and place your hand in your pocket when in a crowd. Women - carry your purse in front of you. If you are carrying a backpack, move it in front of you. Keep your money separated out and do not allow large bills to show. The key is to be discreet with your money to avoid attention.
8. Men watch the women.
9. It is best to refrain from wearing any clothing that readily identifies you as an American. Do not wear anything with a USA logo, US flag, etc.

FOOD/HEALTH CONCERNS

1. Refrain from eating any raw vegatables or fruit, with the exception of fruit that is encompassed by a peeling that is completely removed before eating (example: Oranges, grapefruit, watermelon, canteloupe, and bananas are okay. Grapes, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, etc. is not recommended.)
2. Do not drink any tap water. Bottled water is available at the hotel and the buses will stop periodically so you can buy water. Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration.
3. Ice at the hotel should be fine. Ice at restaurants should be fine if they use filtered water. Ask before using ice.
4. The hotel restaurants and restaurants recommended by missionaries should be safe. Do not buy food from street vendors, or road side shops. Prepackaged foods and canned soft drinks at convenience stores should be safe.
5. Do not eat ice cream unless it is prepackaged. It is not recommended that you drink milk at all. It may not be pasteurized.
6. Wash your hands often. Carry travel size wet wipes or hand sanitizer.

EXPENSES

1. Spending money for souvenirs, snacks, etc.
2. Meal money. In most cases breakfast is included with the hotel, but you will need money for other meals.
3. Visa's and airport taxes - Most countries will charge an exit tax or airport tax for leaving their country. This tax is usually in the range of $20.00 to $30.00 US. For countries where a visitors visa is required, you will need money for your visa. You will have to pay the visa fee everytime you enter the country. A good example was a side trip from Cambodia to Vietnam. We had to pay the visa fee when we arrived in Cambodia from the States. We paid the exit fee when we left for Vietnam. We paid the visa fee and had to get another visa when we returned to Cambodia from Vietnam, and we had to pay the exit fee when we left from Cambodia to come back to the States. Be sure to account for airport and visa fee's in your spending money. It is best to keep your spending money seperate from your travel expense money.

Your MANNA rep or the travel coordinator can help you with this information.

DRESS CODE

Feeding Centers and Orphanages:

MEN
1. Dockers or jeans with a t-shirt or sport shirt is fine. We prefer you don't wear shorts.
2. Comfortable shoes are a must, tennis shoes are great.
WOMEN
1. Slacks, jeans, skirts, capri or crop pants are fine. We prefer you don't wear shorts.
2. Comfortable shoes are a must. Tennis shoes are great.

Church Services
MEN
1. Slacks or Dockers and a sport shirt are acceptable.
WOMEN
1. Dresses or skirts are acceptable.

At the hotel and free time
MEN
1. Casual dress - modest shorts and t-shirts.
WOMEN
1. Casual dress. Modest shorts and t-shirts.

These guidelines are for warm climates. For cold climates, adjust accordingly.

SHOTS

Your MANNA rep or trip coordinator will provide you the suggested shots specific to the country you are visiting. No matter which country you are visiting we do suggest Tetanus booster and hepatitis A & B.