Checklist of things to bring to Europe

[DrMetallica]

Toothbrush & floss
Clothes
Camera
Condoms
Journal
Passport
French to English dictionary
List of hostels I am staying at
Cash in £, €, and Korun Ceskych

Anything else??

 

[WesCottII]

How much £ you taking with you? It's real expensive in London, so try not to blow all your cash before you get to Europe (it's really busy too).

I'd forgo the French to English dictionary, most of the French speak good English, and talk to you in English soon as you start talking in piss poor French.

 

[DrMetallica]

I'm bringing 70 quid cash, because i plan to use my visa card most of the time. And I won't bring the dictionary, thanks for the tip

 

[doctoroxygen]

Don't bother bringing condoms unless you plan on using them on the plane. Condoms in GB are better than any American brand, and the ones I used in France were the best I've ever had.

 

[penkitten]

deodorant was not on your list. please add it.

packing help: to save room instead of folding your clothes, roll them like a burrito

for shampoo and other things that could spill if broken : use a ziplock baggie

you might even want to take a very small container or one of those trial size packets of tide just in case you need to wash something out in the sink.
they give them away free at certain web sites.

if you can save enough room in your suitcase, pack something you can eat or snack on because food is expensive and you might run low on funds. im not saying to make a trip for groceries, im saying throw a pack of crackers in or some small thing of tuna fish that already has the mayo and relish and is very small and light weight. i dont know what you eat, but look for some non perishable that will fit in your suitcase or dufflebag.
( who knows what will happen)

i drink coffee and hotels never give me enough without charging me a crap load for more. i bring my own with me haha.

 

[DrMetallica]

OMG does the burrito thing really work??

 

[diablo]

Here's the list I go by each trip:

PRE-DEPARTURE

Passport
Emergency Information folded inside the passport & luggage
Student insurance for cameras, etc.
Traveller's Checks ($200 worth)
Credit/Debit cards (one on my person, one hidden in luggage)
Currency
Guide Books/maps
Photocopy all documents (including tickets)




BASICS

Luggage/travel pack
Travel towel, face cloth
Camera/memory cards/batteries
Wet weather gear (rain jacket, rain pants)
Water bottles
Phrase Book
Travel journal
Address book (for postcards)
Travel locks (MUST be TSA-compliant)
Luggage ID tags
Hat



MAINTENANCE ITEMS

LED Flashlight & batteries
1 trashbag liner
More camera batteries
Medication Aspirin/pain reliever
Cold medicine
Diarrhea medicine
Laxative
Sunscreen
Antibiotic cream
Personal hygiene items
Personal prescriptions




TOILETRIES

Comb/brush
Dental Floss
Deodorant Soap - personal & laundry
Trial-size shampoo
Towelettes
Electric razor



CLOTHING

1 pr casual pants
1 pr casual cargo shorts
2 WICKING T-shirts
2 casual (polo) shirts
1 dress shirt
1 pullover
1 lightweight jacket
Boxers
Socks (WICKING)
Bathing suit
2 pr Shoes max (runner, sandal)
Choose clothing that BREATHES, WICKS, washes easily & dries quickly. NO JEANS.



ESSENTIALS

Daypack (In transit it will hold all the valuables you need to keep close: tickets, camera, prescription medication, and reading material. Once there it will be your everyday bag).
First Aid Kit (A compact travel health kit is a must.)
Passport/money carrier (It is essential to keep passport and money secure.)
Travel watch/alarm (Lightweight, water resistant and reliable.)
Electrical converter/adapter
Flashlight
Sunglasses

 

[Dimebag_Darrell]

man it took me 20 minutes to read that post, i hope u have a really vivid trip

 

[doctoroxygen]

How long are you going to be there? I usually buy shampoo etc in the country I'm going to be in, unless it's something I can't live without (styling product and stuff). I like to get the local flavor of products used by my new friends in whatever country.

 

[Not Quite There]

A high alcohol tolerance.

 

[Not Quite There]

man it took me 20 minutes to read that post, i hope u have a really vivid trip

haha, mate, your not one of those light travellers are you.

Europe isnt the 3rd world, whilst tis good to be prepared, you can get almost everything you need. but it'll probably cost you more here.

 

[brucevangeorge]

Don't you mean english to french dictionary?

And bring some snacks. Meal replacement bars are pretty tasty.... depends what kind and brand.

 

[Docs]

OMG does the burrito thing really work??

Yeah, you can stuff them too!

 

[STR8UP]

Get yourself a good guidebook for each of the cities you plan to visit. You can read all you want on the internet, but it's great to have something with pictures, maps, etc. with you when you are traveling.

 

[brucevangeorge]

Also get shots for hepatitis a b c and all the other diseases that you can.

 

[penkitten]

guide books are great.

yes if you roll your clothes up like burritos and stack them in layers in your bag, you can fit more things in your bag. you can also stuff small items like underwear, socks , etc inside shoes if you are packing more shoes.

 

[brucevangeorge]

guide books are great.

yes if you roll your clothes up like burritos and stack them in layers in your bag, you can fit more things in your bag. you can also stuff small items like underwear, socks , etc inside shoes if you are packing more shoes.

Idea time!!!

Have you seen that infomarcial where the lady puts her clothes in this bag and then sucks the air out of it with her vacuum cleaner?

The clothes become super compressed on account of little air.

Might want to sheck that out if you're crammed for space.

 

[penkitten]

are you getting a euro pass ?