Checklist before travelling

I've just made a short checklist for myself, as I'm going on a couple of days trip to the neighbouring Croatia, and wanted to share it with you!

Some things you might need to do / take care of before leaving home

• address of your embassy in Croatia
• sunburn cream, medicine to treat nausea, stomach discomfort, diarrhea or fever, elastic bandage, and disinfectants, some painkillers
• spare passport photos for unforeseen documents
• water the flowers or the garden plants; lawnmower, and ask somebody to take care of your pets
• leave a travel program for relatives/friends of your holiday
• valid ID / passport
• European Health Card or travel insurance
• guides, maps and dictionaries
• photocopies of documents and traveller’s check
• youth hostel card / international student ID
• your flight tickets to Croatia, confirmation of hotel reservation in Korcula, for instance
• foreign currency
• switch off all electrical equipment, perhaps defrost the fridge (especially if you are leaving for a long holiday)
• check gas, water, electricity and turn off if needed
• close the windows and doors
• take out the trash
• clothing for different occasions
• shoes / shoe cleaning
• sport equipment (balls, mattresses, etc.)
• cosmetics / suntan cream
• contact lenses liquid, spare glasses and glasses case
• luggage tags / luggage key
• list of addresses for postcards; some pens
• photo equipment, film (if not digital)
• chargers for mobiles
• a book (in case it might rain)