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T Underwear and sleepwear. For female travelers, we suggest one of two sports bras—the
roads are very bumpy.
T Light rain jacket/windbreaker with hood
Seasonal Clothing Recommendations
Summer
T Light materials that breathe—cotton, linen, etc. Summer can bring extreme heat waves
to the region.
T Shorts aren’t really considered culturally appropriate in most of Central Asia, but
they’re OK in some places if they are knee-length.
T Light cotton or wool sweater as motor coach air conditioning can be cold
T Swimsuit, for the occasional hotel pool
Late fall, winter, and early spring
T Bring layers! Layers are your friend.
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T Hat, gloves, scarf
T Long or thermal underwear
Essential Items
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deodorant, etc. Our hotels will provide the basics like soap and shampoo, but most
hotels do not provide conditioner or a washcloth, so you may wish to pack some.
T Travel-sized toilet paper and/or packets of tissues
T Anti-bacterial “water-free” hand cleanser and/or sanitizing hand wipes
T Spare eyeglasses/contact lenses
T Sunglasses
T Sunscreen, SPF 15 or stronger
T Insect repellent
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