Toothbrush? Check.
Meds? Check.
Passport? Check.
Ethics? The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Lay Person’s Guide states, “The FCPA prohibits corrupt payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or keeping business.” (See Guide: http://www.justice.gov/criminal/fraud/fcpa/docs/lay-persons-guide.pdf.) It is generally recognized that bribery is unethical (and illegal) in the US. The FCPA reminds travelers to add ethics to their do-not-forget list (or risk being put on DOJ’s not-so-friendly list). Regardless of place or circumstance, ethics is something you shouldn’t leave home without.