Call it Europa, Continental Europe or whatever, over the next two weeks I’ll be backpacking and road-tripping around Amsterdam, Paris, Zurich, Genoa, St. Tropez, Barcelona and Madrid. With probably a few stops in between.

I’ll be going with some good friends, some new ones and visiting some old ones.

Going to try some post along the way, depending on Wi-Fi availability and energy levels at the end of the day.

Press read more if you’re curious of my backpacking checklist, could be useful to someone else.

Clothes:

  • T-shirt
  • Long Sleeved shirt
  • Polo shirt
  • Sweater
  • Jackets
  • 6 pairs of socks and underwear
  • Two pants
  • Hat
  • Shoes and sandals

Gadgets:

  • Camera
  • iPhone
  • extended battery w/light
  • Chargers and plug adaptor

Logistics:

  • Documents
    emergency number, insurance, passport, flight details, , etc.
  • ATM and credit card
  • Some emergency cash
  • Wash kit:
    shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant/antiperspirant and a toothbrush + razor
  • Sun glasses
  • 1st aid/medicine kit

Tidbits:

  • Small Moleskine
  • Pen
  • Packet of tissues
  • Towel
  • Sleeping sac
  • Earplugs, eye mask

Carry:

  • Money belt
  • Mini padlock
  • Drawstring bag
  • Tie wraps
  • Backpack

Fantastic Mr. Fox Screencap

★★★★★

Loved this film. It’s typical a Wes Anderson movie done in animated stop-motion. If you like his style, then you are in for a great time.

I loved the whole feel of the movie, and the way Anderson makes you love flawed characters. As most of his films, there is no universal measure of good or bad, no real heroes or villians, just life, with people (and animals) experiencing it.

Highly recommended.