Europe Trip - Fall Season Packing List

Go to Europe during the Fall season? Going to a foreign land comes with the unknowns of what to wear and what to pack for any season. Read below for some packing tips that will help you prepare for the Fall season and pack lightly to reduce the transportation hassle during your trip.

The Summary:

Pack lightly. Repurpose clothing items/outfits. And pack only what you think you need. Bring carry on and personal item only, no checked bags. Check lodging for laundry options.

The Details:

The following checklist items are optional, just suggestions to ensure you don’t miss anything –

Clothing (think layers)

Capris / Pants / Shorts
Sun dress / Skirt / Undershorts
Shirts / Blouses / Polos
Active attire
Jacket (light to medium) / Fleece
Light rain jacket
Comfortable walking sandals / Tennis shoes
Socks
Undergarments / Leggings
PJ’s

Toiletries

Mini toothpaste, toothbrush, toothbrush cover
Shaver
Hair clips, ponytails, bobby pins, brush
Mini deodorant
Face wash wipes
Makeup (only essentials)
Mini hairspray
Mini dry shampoo
Check lodging locations for:

Body wash / soap (can also use to wash clothes in sink)
Shampoo/conditioner
Blow dryer
Laundry detergent / laundry service

Medicine / Misc:

Tums / Anti-nausea / Anti-diarrhea
Tylenol / Tylenol PM
Cold, allergy, etc. pills
EmergenC packets / Airborne
Mini Kleenex pack
Chapstick
Mini sunscreen / Mini bug spray
Feminine products
Band aids
Hand sanitizer
Prescriptions

Accessories

Carry-on bag (one that’s easy to carry for extended periods of time)

TSA Carry-on max = 22 x 14 x 9 inches

Secure purse or tote (day bag) for exploring the cities

TSA “Personal Item” max = 18 x 14 x 8 inches

Hat
Sunglasses / Eye glasses / Case / Contacts
Mini binoculars
Scarf
Tourist compartments (hidden money belt, neck lanyard passport/money holder, etc.)
Belt
Watch (set to international time zone)
Camera, charger
Phone, charger

Consider portable charger for on-the-go charging
Selfie-stick?

International plug adapter(s)
Headphones
Book / Audio book or podcasts pre-downloaded
Pen and notepad (if want to take notes on trip, play game, etc)
Deck of cards / Small compact game
Inflatable neck pillow / Eye mask

Miscellaneous

Plastic grocery sack (for wet/dirty clothes)
Empty water bottle (disposable or reusable)
Mini lock with easy access to unlock (key available or easy code)
String to hang wet clothes to dry

Important

Passport
ID
Debit card (and credit card) for ATM and purchases
Cash (most will need to be converted to Euros, some places only take cash)
Tickets / Passes (plane, transportation, tours, etc.)

Tips:

DON’T FORGET TO CHECK IN BEFORE FLIGHTS! Set reminders/alerts on phone for all flights.
Take photo of Passport and ID onto your phone in case these get lost. Also print photocopies of these – if stolen or lost, photocopies allows faster process of replacement.
Take photo of front and back of debit/credit card in case you need to call to cancel it if lost.
Take photo of health insurance card in case you need to go to a doctor/pharmacy.
Put all tickets, printed email/payment confirmations, passes, etc. in folder securely in bag.
On sheet of paper, list all the addresses/contact info to each hotel stay, list all transportation boarding locations/times, and locations/times of any reservations pre-ordered for trip.
Print off maps of each city and/or transportation routes for each city.
Leave wedding rings and special jewelry at home.
Call bank and let them know exactly when and where you will be traveling to.
If needed, call cell phone provider to discuss international temporary plan/ data usage / etc.
Download and update helpful apps, i.e. Uber, Airbnb, translator (i.e. WordLens), converting calculator, etc. Download audio books or podcasts if desired.
Add luggage tag or other durable tag onto carry-on in case it gets lost. Add address of U.S. Embassy in each country visiting, and/or your phone number. Do not put home address.
If you have the Tile device/app, you can also consider attaching it to the inside of your bag in case it gets stolen.
Leave extra space in carry-on in case you want to purchase anything to bring back home.
Roll up clothing items tightly or use space saver bags if needed.
Pinterest or Google “travel hacks” to find more ways to prepare/pack for an international trip.
Security Check:

Look up what you can/cannot bring on flight
Prepare for Security Check policies/requirements
Pack liquids in ziplock bags for airport security and in case it explodes in air

Now that you are ready to start packing, make sure to check out my other blog post, "When in Europe: Tips for First Time Travelers" for a guide on all things you should know when you get there!

Share this with your family or friends who will be traveling to Europe in the near future.

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