What to Pack in Your Carry-On Bag

• Passport
• Plane Ticket
• Yellow Fever card*
• Contact information of Host Country Coordinator
• Cosmic’s Emergency 800 Phone Number
• Contact Information for Cosmic’s office in USA
• Contact Information for home (family, friends)
• Travel Insurance Policy
• Cash (at least $100 USD or equivalent)
• Credit card(s)
• Travelers Checks**
• Any prescription medicine**
• Any electronic equipment**:
  • laptop
  • mobile phone
  • camera(s)
  • mp3 player
• Toiletries:
  • toothbrush/paste
  • contact lens solution & case
  • feminine products
• Reading materials**
• Pen(s)

Money Belts
During air travel, some travelers prefer putting their passport, cash, credit cards etc. in a money pouch that is concealed under their clothes for security. We’ve found that it’s just as safe and convenient to put your cash and credit cards in a front pants pocket, and keep your passport in a front shirt pocket.

* Needed only for Ghana

** Optional per your individual situation