Suggested packing list - Europe - Winter
Last Updated: 15th May 2013
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The following is a suggested packing list for a Contiki winter tour to Europe.
People are individuals though and often have personal preferences and opinions as to what to bring. The following then is not a definitive list, but should give you a good guide as to what you should pack for your European winter tour.
Clothes
- 1 rainproof jacket/small umbrella
- 1 or 2 shorts/skirts
- 1 thick sweater
- 1 swimwear (some hotels may have pools)
- 2 or 3 pairs of jeans
- 2 or 3 T-shirts
- Underwear (lots)
- Socks (lots)
- 2 or 3 casual shirts
- Trousers
- Dresses
- 1 set of smart clothes (eg tie, blazer, jacket or suit for evenings out while on tour)
- 1 thick, warm jacket
- scarf, gloves and warm winter hat
Shoes
- Comfortable walking shoes – waterproof if possible – snow is cold and wet
- Thongs/flipflops/sandals
- ‘Going out’ shoes
Toiletries
- Toiletry bag
- Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Deodorant
- Make up, moisturizers and hair products
- Suntan lotion – just because it’s cold doesn’t mean there is no sun
- Handkerchiefs/tissues
- Insect repellent
- Lip balm
Miscellaneous
- Travel Clock
- Sunglasses
- Plastic bags
- Washing powder
- Sewing kit
- Aspirins/medications
- Pens and writing materials
- Rechargeable phone card
- Power adapters
- Day bag
- Overnight bag
Label your suitcase inside and out with your name and your home address and perhaps attach a sticker, ribbon, patch or other unique identifier to your luggage to make it easier to spot.
Carry a copy of your passport, visas, travel and other important documents as well as your travellers cheque numbers (if you use them) with you in your luggage. You should also leave a copy of all this information at home with someone trusted and contactable while you are away.
Don’t pack your travel documents and passport in your luggage, rather take it with you in your carry luggage.
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.
Laundry Facilities
Information regarding Laundry Facilities as you travel through Europe.
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For vehicle owners, it takes less than 25 minutes to drive to the business hub and vibrant Orchard Road shopping district via Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE).
A wonderful and unique lifestyle awaits you. Please see J Gateway project details and units available for more information.
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For vehicle owners, it takes less than 30 minutes to drive to the business hub and vibrant Orchard Road shopping district, via Tampines Expressway (TPE), Central Expressway (CTE) and Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE)
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posted on 25th Apr 2013
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Future residents are within a short driving distance to Ang Ko Kio Hub and Compass Point. With such a short drive to the city area as well as the orchard and bugis area, entertainment for your love ones and family will come at a stone’s throw away.
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posted on 28th Mar 2013
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Hillview Peak is also near elite schools such as CHIJ Our Lady Queen Of Peace and Assumption English School & Assumption Pathway School. Bukit Panjang Primary School and Chestnut Drive Secondary School are also around in the area.For vehicle owners, it takes less than 25 minutes to drive to the business hub and vibrant Orchard Road shopping district, via Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) and Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE).A wonderful and unique lifestyle awaits you. Please see Hillview Peak project datails and units available for more information.
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posted on 15th Mar 2013
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Twin Fountains EC is a short drive away from Woodlands and Admiralty MRT Station. Future residents will be able to walk to the nearby Vista Point or a short drive to Causeway Point for some family fun and gatherings. A truly unique lifestyle awaits you.
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Great Post. I have not been visiting the site recently. Took a visit again and there were some great comments on the site. Excellent post. Keep up the good work.
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A wonderful and unique lifestyle awaits you. Please see Sant Ritz project details and floor plans for more information.
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posted on 25th Jan 2013
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Hi guys
I’m Khishen from malaysia..me and my family will be going to europe on the 17th dec 2012..it will about 20 days tour around europe…just want to know about what to types of clothes and any other important thing to know about during the winter..it s our first time to europe so if you guys could give good feedback it will be great.thx guys…
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posted on 5th Nov 2012
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yeah. it was already planned that we will be spending our anniversary in Europe this month and I am so excited about it already. That is why I am shopping of the stuff to bring. how do you get an abscess tooth
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posted on 4th Jun 2012
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Howdy from Texas, no idea what to expect in Europe in the Winter, March 2012. I know its a ways off, but i can ask my folks for good X-mas presents that would help with my trip
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posted on 15th Nov 2011
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Anyone going on the European Encounter (Winter) from Nov 4th-20th, 2011?
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posted on 12th Sep 2011
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Anyone heading on the European Discovery, Dec 27 tour?? Or have done it before email me at dianajane.90@hotmail.com please :)
thanks x
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Anyone heading on the European Discovery, Dec 27 tour?? Or have done it before email me at dianajane.90@hotmail.com please :)
thanks x
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posted on 3rd Jul 2011
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we have booked our winter wanderer tour for March 2012.what should we pack?do we have to drag our suitcases when we are having our free time?or can we leave them at the hotel or on the bus?
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posted on 16th May 2011
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Hi Sami, I have no idea about packing (I’m a notorious overpacker too) But I thought I’d say hi as my boyfriend and I will be on the 4th of Jan trip too :)
Emmajaaane
posted on 21st Apr 2011
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hey guys..
i am going on the winter wanderer tour starting on the 4th of Jan & was wondering if anyone has any advice on what is essential to pack, as i’m known for overpacking!
also i’m from the south of Australia so i don’t really experience cold weather much!!
Sami Warren
posted on 11th Apr 2011
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European Vista on the 5th November?
Its going to be freezing especially seeing that I’m from Australia and it is never that cold.Explorer1235509
posted on 24th Feb 2011
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silly question…should I bring a towel with me???
Explorer1225794
posted on 7th Feb 2011
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Hi all!
Im going to be heading over to london and europe in October, I cant decide what type of jacket to buy!
I have seen a good Down waterproof jacket which will be really warm and waterproof or just to get a waterproof jacket????
http://www.macpac.co.nz/shop/en_nz/waterresistant-downjacket-11.html
What do you guys think :) ?
Thnks heaps!
Kirsty
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posted on 30th Jan 2011
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I went alone last summer (06). I met some wonderful people…I liked it so much, that I am going on the London + Paris trip next week (alone again).
For ladies I would definitely recommend finding some slightly nicer than normal black flats... I bought some in Prague for super cheap and still wear them all the time!
If you are doing a time out tour (staying in hotels), a travel iron/hairdryer will come in handy as many european hotels do not provide these facilities.
