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Your Luggage

Checked Luggage
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handles, built-in wheels, and a heavy duty lockable zipper. Please do not bring a rigid (plastic
shell) suitcase.

Carry-on Bag

You are allowed one carry-on bag per person. We suggest a tote or small backpack that can be
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camera, etc—during your daily activities.

Locks

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luggage unlocked. Outside of the U.S. we strongly recommend locking your luggage as a
theft-prevention measure.

Clothing Suggestions

Functional Tips

As you will experience a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions, we suggest
several layers of clothing. If you like to hand-wash your clothes, look for fabrics that will dry
out overnight. You can buy clothing designed especially for travel, with features like wrinkle-
resistant fabric or built-in sun protection.

• Footwear: You’ll be on your feet a lot during the trip, and walking over some rough and
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Style Hints
• Dress on our trip is functional and casual. You might want to bring one slightly dressier
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completely up to you.

• During our adventure, we’ll visit local religious sites, many of which are Russian
Orthodox. Russian Orthodox churches strongly prefer that visitors of both genders dress
modestly. In this context, “modestly dressed” means you should be covered to the knees
and you should cover your shoulders—no shorts, no skirts above the knee, no sleeveless
shirts, and no low or revealing necklines.

• In many Orthodox churches, local women will cover their hair with a scarf. Female
travelers are not usually required to do this, but covering your hair inside the church
would be a nice gesture of respect. Your Trip Leader will remind you about upcoming
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