What to pack for a European trip
If you’re going to Europe then it can be hard to know exactly what to pack. Especially if you are visiting a few different areas. The weather and climate can differ from hot and sunny to wet and wild. However, to give you some help we’ve created a basic list of what you might need, then you’re free to add and take away from it depending on your specific itinerary…
Clothing:
- 1 rainproof jacket/small umbrella
- 2 or 3 shorts/skirts
- 1 thick sweater
- 1 or 2 Swimwear and beach towel
- 1 or 2 pairs of jeans
- 2 or 3 T-shirts
- Underwear
- Socks
- 2 or 3 casual shirts
- Trousers
- Dresses
- 1 set of nice clothes (eg going out dress, tie, blazer, jacket or suit for evenings out on tour)
Shoes:
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Thongs/flipflops/sandals
- ‘Going out’ shoes
Toiletries:
- Toiletry bag and contents
- Aspirins/medications
- Suntan lotion
- Handkerchiefs/tissues
- Insect repellent
Misc:
- Travel Clock
- Sunglasses
- Plastic bags
- Washing powder
- Sewing kit
- Pens and writing materials
- Rechargeable phone card
- Power adapters
- Day bag
- Overnight bag
Extra tips:
Luggage: Remember to label you suitcase on both the inside and outside with your home address so if it should get mislaid, someone will know where to send it on. Also, it can help to add a distinctive ribbon or badge to your luggage so it’s easier to spot amongst other similar suitcases.
Documents: Make a copy of all your valuable documents such as passport, visas and travelers check numbers and keep them in your luggage. Also make a copy and give them to someone trustworthy and contactable, in case you lose them then you have someone as a back up.
However, make sure you keep your original travel documents with you in your hand luggage and not your suitcase, in case your suitcase should go missing.
Medication: Remember to bring more than enough of any medication you might need along with you and carry prescriptions for any medications that you carry with you.