Here are some tips and tricks for packing to visit Europe on vacation or study abroad. *Some tips may be specific to Italy, but can still be considered.

DO

• Pack comfortable walking shoes
  • Florence, Italy is a walking city!
• Bring a luggage scale with you abroad
  • You’ll need to know how heavy the bag is when you leave the country
• Order a universal outlet converter for Europe & UK
• Bring a reusable tote for grocery shopping
  • Markets don’t provide bags
• Have a crossbody pack to keep your possessions close to you
• Bring a Britta water bottle to have free, filtered water on the go
• Pack extra iphone chargers
• Bring a deck of cards or Uno
• Be prepared for any type of weather
  • Raincoat
  • Scarf, gloves, hat
  • Options to layer

DON’T

• DON’T bring full sized toiletries
  • It wastes space and weight in your suitcase
  • You will be able to buy shampoo, conditioner, etc in bigger bottles abroad
• DON’T pack clothes that you won’t wear
  • Choose practical items!
• DON’T bring heels
  • *If you are going to a historic city, stilettos will get caught in old cobblestone streets; don’t be the person to sprain your ankle
• DON’T bring lots of athleisure or sweatpants for daily wear
  • Europeans don’t wear sweats outside of the gym
• DON’T wear jean shorts

For more tips, check out my official packing list for study abroad!