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Ecuador is a marvelous country offering a myriad of experiences. Its challenges – dizzying bus rides, travel delays, road blocks, hard-to-reach jungle destinations, long canoe rides, weird market food and street protests – are what make it exciting. They make it Ecuador. Some solid pretrip planning will help you get the very most from your trip no matter what happens. This chapter will help you ask – and answer – the right questions before you go.
DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT…
A windproof jacket – the highlands get cold.
Ear plugs – often essential for sleeping.
A universal sink plug – a must for hand-washing clothes.
The proper vaccinations .
Travel insurance.
Dental floss – sews your clothes, laces your shoes and more!
Duct tape – make your own miniroll around a pencil stub or lighter.
A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
A pocket flashlight (torch).
A travel alarm clock.
A Swiss Army–style pocket knife.
Ziploc bags.
A few meters of cord (makes great clothesline).
Lonely Planet recommends World Nomads Travel insurance
