Travelling to Europe this summer and don’t know what to pack? The eternal travellers conundrum, suitcase space (or lack of it) can be a headache for even the most seasoned of explorers. Well hey, throw those worries to the curb as we’re here to help. Check out our essential packing list for a summer in Europe. Necessities only…
The Flight Essentials
- Passport
- Flight reservation number and/or booking confirmation
- ID (Drivers license, 18 & over card or another form of identification)
- Copy of Travel insurance
- Travel document wallet
- Guide book, because you can never be too prepared
- A good travel read
- Headphones
- Eye mask
- Moisturiser – the air up high is drrrry
- Lip balm
*Trip Tip: Before you leave on your Europe trip, make a photocopy of all your important documents and leave them with a loved one or someone you can trust back home. It can be incredibly handy in the unfortunate event that any items are misplaced.
Clothes (Summer)
- Underwear (don’t have to go overboard but at least a few pairs)
- Socks
- Rainproof jacket (or small umbrella)
- Shorts
- Thick sweater/jumper
- Swimwear and a towel
- Pair of jeans
- T-shirts
- Casual shirts
- Dresses
- 1 set of nice clothes for evenings and nights out
- Shoes
- Walking shoes (joggers or walk shoes will work)
- Thongs/flipflops/sandals
- Dressy shoes (for those nights you want to dance the night away)
Toiletries
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Toiletry bag and contents
- Aspirins/medications
- Sunscreen
- Tissues (these can come in handy on your carry-on luggage)
- Insect repellent
