Travel Essentials to Pack for a Trip to Europe in Only a Carryon Bag:
For the country you visit, you may need an adapter to plug any of your electronics into an outlet.
TIP: buy an adapter for that country since they all have differently shaped outlet holes.
When to Use a Converter:
- You only need to use an adapter if you will be using your curling iron or your hair dryer.
- CPAPs only need an adapter – not a converter
Find out if you need an adapter or a converter!
If you fly internationally, you will have a long flight. I recommend these essentials for your airplane seat. In my personal item bag, I pack an airplane pouch for mid-flight.
Watch the entire video here if you need to know what to pack for a flight to Europe.
What’s In My Long-Haul Flight Pouch:
- Airpods
- AirPods cord in case I fall asleep
- Pen for journal or customs form
- Charging cord but also block but I could have just packed my charger for my phone. I was worried my watch would shut down since it was a 7 hour night flight after being powered all day
- Eye drops and a lotion container for dry air during a long flight.
- Cord for my airpods in case I fell asleep. If they fall out while sleeping, I will not lose one.
My minimalist packing tips for Europe:
- Packed fewer pants but if you cannot do that, limit the number. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by the rule of only packing 1 pair of pants, just change your thinking. Limit the amount of pants for example.
- If limiting still sounds too restricting, just start with your shoes you have to wear and make everything match with those 2 pairs of shoes and the ones you wear in the airplane.
Crossbody bag contents:
- umbrella
- wads of toilet paper in a sandwich baggie for touringantibacterial wipes if no soap but also for sticky fingers
- euros
- thin RFID wallet
- charger
- charging cord in inside pocket that zips so no tangling
- kleenex
- chapstick and lipgloss
Other Packing Tips
- I also packed leggings
- water-resistant pants, water-resistant gloves for chance of rain
- a water-resistant jacket.
- Do not skimp on shoes. Pack at least one pair of water-resistant shoes in case it rains.
- All shoes should have a rugged sole for cobbled roads and uneven pavement
Other Considerations
- When using Uber, find the map before trip
- If you are older on a foreign airline or if you are connecting in another country, make a note when you book a flight if you cannot use stairs.