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.

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)

• 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

• 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)

• Watch

• Portable charger for phone

• Phone with charging cable

• Power converter; I have this one

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

• 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)