The total baggage allowance is 2x 23kg.
Each student will have one baggage for their personal effect and one luggage to transport donations.
The total dimensions (length + width + height) of each piece must not exceed 150 cm (59 inches)
Hand luggage: One piece of carry-on baggage, either a handbag or laptop bag, that may not exceed 55 x 38 x 20cm and must weigh no more than 7kg.
Please be culturally mindful when selecting your clothes, especially with regards to length. As a rule of thumb, cover your shoulders and tummy and wear knee-length bottoms. In doubt, don’t hesitate to ask.
We recommend to bring light long sleeve tops and trousers to wear in the evening as it is the time when the mosquitos are more active and the temperature cools down. If you attract mosquitoes, you may also prefer to wear long sleeves and legs clothes during the day.
☐ Passport
☐ Hong Kong ID
☐ Certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination
☐ Personal medication for 72 hours
☐ Entertainment (book/magazine/headphones/card game…)
☐ Phone + external battery & charger (if you chose to bring it with you)
☐ Spare set of clothes (in case the suitcase is delayed)
☐ A small mosquito repellent spray (max 100mL bottle)
☐ Personal spending money (in Euros, small notes only, no more than the equivalent to 600 HKD)
☐ School PE shirt (to wear during the journey)
☐ Optional: Camera (but not too valuable as there is a risk of theft/damage/sand going in the lense)
☐ Day pack (small backpack for daily excursions, can be what you use as hand luggage)
☐ 4 pairs of shoes: 1 pair of trainers for walking, 1 pair of old trainers for the building site, 1 pair of flip flop (to use at the hotel), 1 pair of water shoes (to use at the beach & in sand)
☐ Swimsuit (for girls: one-piece not bikini)
☐ Shorts (knee-lengths) or light trousers x6 (shorts are more comfortable but trousers offer more protection from mosquitoes)
☐ T-shirts or thin long sleeve shirts x8
☐ 2 sets of ‘work clothes’ (short/trousers and t-shirt you do not mind getting damaged)
☐ Jumper/cardigan (the temperature drops in the evening)
☐ Casual long cotton pants x2 (for the evening - to cover the legs from mosquitoes)
☐ Underwear / Undergarments (Enough for the trip!)
☐ Socks
☐ Pyjama
☐ Hat
☐ Sunglasses
☐ Umbrella and/or rain jacket/poncho - there may be some rain showers
Toiletries:
☐ Comb/brush
☐ Soap/shower gel
☐ Shampoo/conditioner (travel size)
☐ Deodorant
☐ Toothbrush/paste/floss
☐ Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
☐ DEET Mosquito repellent x3 (you should apply frequently during the day and evening each day)
☐ A roll of toilet paper
☐ Packs of tissues (make sure you always have one with you)
☐ Hand Sanitizer (to always carry with you)
☐ A few face masks
☐ Personal medication for the duration of the trip (if needed)
☐ Any other items of personal toiletries you might need
Miscellaneous:
☐ 2x Reusable Water Bottle
☐ European electrical adaptor
☐ Card games or other games/activities to do as a group in the evening
☐ books/magazines
☐ activities to play with the student at the school and at the beach
☐ Torch (flashlight)
☐ Working/gardening gloves
☐ Resources for activities in school
☐ French phrasebook & information booklet (will be provided)
☐ your energy, open-mindedness, creativity and enthusiasm!