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When packing for a trip
to Europe you need to consider the weather, as well as the
activities you are planning to participate in.
One important thing to keep in mind for all air travel (not only to
Europe) is not to over-pack. Most carriers allow only 20 kilo
or 45 lb if you’re traveling economy. Furthermore you want to travel
as light as possible in case you have to drag your luggage around
with you.
I travel for business and private reasons at least 30 times a year
and here are my most important recommendations:
1. Don’t pack last minute.
This will give you the chance to buy some things you need before
your departure.
2. Start with the things you need for every vacation
Toiletries, underwear, socks, medicine. Always take sunscreen: As a
working person you probably spend most of your time indoors and
aren’t used to the sun.
3. Chose your main colors
In order to be able to combine all the pieces, try to stick to three
main colors. Black and white are always two of my main colors,
because they go wit everything. Add your favorite color like red,
pink, green or blue.
4. Chose the basic everyday outfits
For short journeys (up to one week) pack one complete outfit for
every day. For longer journeys, take one complete outfit for every
day of the first week. Afterwards you’ll have to repeat clothes or
go to a laundry.
You’ll probably spend most of your time outdoors and walking around,
visiting the different sights. Therefore your basic outfit could
consist in jeans and T-shirt. Don’t forget to pack a set of
underwear and socks for each day.
5. Pack to evening outfits
If you plan to go to a fancy restaurant, the opera or a discotheque,
you’ll need an evening outfit. Don’t take more than two or three of
them and make them simple yet stunning: black pants/skirts and a
glamorous top.
6. Don’t forget bad weather gear
Always take at least two sweaters, if the weather gets cold. An
umbrella or rain jacket will be suitable as well.
7. What about sports?
Never go anywhere without a bathing suit! It’s so tiny and you never
know when you can use it. Maybe the weather is really hot and you
want to go to the beach (at a lake) or the weather is really bad and
you want to enjoy tropical feeling in an indoors swimming pool.
8. Chose three pairs of shoes
Take one or two comfortable shoes or sneakers for the everyday
activities and one nice pair for the evening and maybe some really
glitzy high heels for the occasional night life event.
9. Take as little jewelry as possible
Carrying your fine jewelry all across the world and taking it in and
out the hotel safe might make yourself a target for theft. Don’t
ruin your vacation! Chose some basic pieces of jewelry and travel
with those.
10. Spread out all clothes to consider onto your bed
Once everything is spread out on your bed, start packing your
suitcase. Count the number of pieces and ask yourself:
Do I really need 20 T-shirts for a 2 week vacation? Then start
putting half of the pieces back into the closet. This way you make
sure you pack only what is necessary.
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About the author:
Marion Kummerow is the
author of
http://www.inside-munich.com
and an experienced traveler to destinations all over the world.
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