I can usually get away with 30 minutes of frantic packing when it comes to a weekend trip, and it all ends up just fine. But an international trip? A trip that lasts three weeks? A trip during the winter? Hot dang. I might need more than 30 minutes and one run to the store. Today I’m walking you through how to pack for 3 weeks in Europe.
I’m headed to the Czech Republic, Belgium, Spain and Italy this winter, and I’m stoked. I’ve never taken any big trips during the winter, so I have to adjust my packing list. If you’re headed on a long trip during the winter, this packing list just might help you out:
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Clothes:
- 3 long-sleeved dresses
- 1 jumpsuit
- 13 shirts (including one short-sleeved and another for plane ride)
- 2 scarves
- 3 pairs of jeans
- 1 pair of leggings
- 1 hat + 1 warm headband
- Pjs
- Undergarments
- Rain jacket
- Jewelry
- Scrunchies
Shoes:
- Naturalizer Sneakers
- Sperry Boots
- Naturalizer Flats
- Socks (one pair for each day and then some!)
Toiletries:
- Cetaphil Moisturizer
- Baby Vaseline
- Hand Sanitizer and antibacterial wipes
- Beauty blender
- Makeup
- Shout wipes
- Hair Care (Shampoo, Conditioner and Miracle Leave-In Product)
- Facial cleanser
- Towel turbie
- Band-aids
- Neosporin
- Earplugs
- Eye mask
- Wrinkle Release
- Deodorant
- Lint roller
- Makeup remover
- Nail clippers
- Tissues
- Razor
- Q-Tips
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Floss
Miscellaneous:
- Camera + charger
- Portable charger
- Adaptor/converter
- Cross body bag
- Reading material for the plane
- Leather journal
- Luggage locks
- Snacks
- Copies of passport/insurance
- Travel pillow
- Wallet
- Backpack
- Laundry bag
- Headphones
- Phone charger
- Cash/credit card/debit card/foreign currency
Wowie! Word of advice: don’t start the night before. This list is quite extensive, and it might depend on where you’re headed. Be sure to roll your clothes and check items like razors and nail kits. Packing can be pretty stressful, but deep breath, since you know how to pack for 3 weeks in Europe. You’re on your way to a fantastic adventure.
