Studies in Comparative Image Science
Pictorial Practices of Global Cultures in Cross-Border Perspective

Komparatistik bedient sich des Vergleichs. Wäre dies auch die Methode der Bildwissenschaft? Unsicher. Vielleicht eher: versuchen, die Wissenschaften aus ihrer eigenen Logik heraus zu verstehen.

Bloss: ginge es mir bei dieser Weltreise um Wissenschaftsbilder?

Ok, first practical issue.
What to pack for at least 6 months of travelling round the world?


This list is thought to evolve over the time as the attempt to find a balance to take as few as possible but as much as necessary:

Clothing:
1-2 cargo pants (quick dry)
2 skirts
2 comfortable dresses
1 bathing suit
4-5 t-shirts
1 long sleeve shirt
2 sweater
7 pair of underwear
5 pairs socks
sandals
sneaker
sunglasses

Papers:
passport
visas (check viss situation for big and first stops beforehand)
passport photos (24)
drivers license
International drivers permit (?)
Copys of Passport
Copys of License
Emergency phone numbers (credit cards, bank, embassies, insurance)
Travel Insurance
Proof of funds (?)
Vaccine Certificates (?)
Onward travel proof (?)
Very rough itinerary/List of must sees
Map/s (?)
scan all important documents, mail them to urself AND family/friends

Misc:
Sleeping bag / tent (?)
Swiss knife / Opinel
Osprey Atmos 35 (38L)
2 Compression bags
Small Ultra-Sil dry bag
Small hemp day pack
Headlamp + Extra batteries
Towel
Silk Liner
Mosquito Net
Visa Bank Card
MC Bank Card
Visa Credit Card
MC Credit Card
Cash
Bug spray (?)
Cards
Sunblock
Small notebook
String 20’
Super glue
Scissors
50’ Duck tape (wrapped around pencil)
Small hooks
Pen/Pencil
Compass
Ear plugs (2 pairs)

First Aid:
Bandages (3 different sizes)
Gauze (3 different sizes)
Med Tape
Alcohol wipes
Blister/burn cream
Antibiotic ointment
Anti-diarrhea
Ibuprofen
Tweezers
Safety pins

Electronics:
Netbook, more secured than internet coffee shops (to avoid recording password software) since wi-fi is almost free everywhere
Digital camera, charger, and card reader
AA Battery Charger + Rechargeable batteries (?)
2- 8GB SD cards
USB stick
Earbuds
Multi Plug adapter
voltage converter, many countries use 220V (?)
ziploc bags of different sizes to water-proof ur electronics/documents and keep them together
a mini power bar to recharge everything at once

Toiletries:
Lipstick
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Q-Tips
Cologne (3oz)
Shampoo/Conditioner Combo
Soap / hand wash paste

When everything is packed, my bag should be about 2/3 full and just under 14lbs.

Since I finished my PhD and suddenly after my move to NYC, 'real adult work life' has started - and for the first time, life has also shown its cruel face of fatigue and seriousness.

Therefore I decided that I need a 'life churn' and that I want to take a break from October 2012 on. I am going to travel for six months - with an open ending. I will guard this side to become my travel blog as the decision to travel is closely connected to my year in NYC - from which I spent pretty much half time now without really experiencing too much.

So this is what's going to happen:

I will go back to Berlin shortly in October 2012, put my remaining belongings into storage, and sell parts of it. I will freeze my career and give up on having an apartment.

Then I'll board an airplane. Well, I guess the interesting part of the story will begin at that point.

FACTory. artiFACT. manuFACTure.
CRAFTING MIND.