Packing List
Travelers are responsible for carrying their own luggage, so packing light is a plus. Travelers are responsible for any baggage fees associated with checked or overweight luggage. EF recommends traveling with only a carry-on bag and personal item. I plan to do laundry at least once so that I only have to pack 3-4 outfits.
Travelers are responsible for carrying their own luggage, so packing light is a plus. Travelers are responsible for any baggage fees associated with checked or overweight luggage. EF recommends traveling with only a carry-on bag and personal item. I plan to do laundry at least once so that I only have to pack 3-4 outfits.
Clothing: Travelers should be conscientious of cultural differences and pack accordingly.
Clothing: Travelers should be conscientious of cultural differences and pack accordingly.
- Face mask
- Shirts (short and long sleeved depending on the forecasted weather)
- Comfortable Shoes (2 pairs)/Socks
- Underwear
- Shorts/pants/jeans
- Sleepwear/Pajamas
- Umbrella or rain jacket or rain poncho
- Sunglasses
- Sweatshirt or sweater (depending on forecasted weather)
- Jacket or light coat (depending on forecasted weather)
Toiletries (Reminder: all liquids and gels needs to go in a one-quart ziploc bag, and can't be bigger than 3 oz)
Toiletries (Reminder: all liquids and gels needs to go in a one-quart ziploc bag, and can't be bigger than 3 oz)
- Toothpaste & Toothbrush
- Ear plugs
- Shampoo/conditioner
- Soap
- Deodorant
- Hairbrush/comb
- Sunscreen
- Any medications (in addition to a copy of prescriptions) Tylenol/ Advil/ Ibuprofen; Imodium; Dayquil, etc.
- Small first aid kit with bandaids, neosporin, etc.
- Spare set of contact lenses/glasses (if applicable)
- Zip-lock bags (small/large)
- Washcloth (most European hotels do not provide)
Money
Money
- Debit or Credit card (call the bank prior to departure to alert them of the trip; foreign purchases sometimes result in a hold on bank accounts)
- A little cash in both Dollars and Euros in case of an emergency
- Pouch for storing money and passport under clothing (optional)
Electronics (not required)
Electronics (not required)
- Watch
- Portable charger for phone
- Phone with charging cable
Documents
Documents
- Passport
- Driver’s License or other photo identification
- Copies of passport, credit card company contact info, emergency contacts
- A list of important phone numbers and addresses to send postcards home
- Copy of any prescriptions (Customs officials may want to verify that a container's contents match its label, so all medication should be carried in its original container)
Personal Item Bag/Backpack
Personal Item Bag/Backpack
- Medications
- Pens/pencils
- Reading material
- Phone charger
- Headphones
- Snacks
- Water bottle (must be empty when you go through security)
- If you are checking your luggage:
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Hairbrush
- Contact lens case/glasses/sunglasses
- A simple change of clothes (in case luggage is delayed)