Packing
Here you find all our packing tips and packing lists
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Packing List for a Snowy Winter Weekend in Europe
Planning a snowy winter weekend in Europe? This packing list covers what to wear, shoes and essentials to stay warm and comfortable. A snowy winter weekend in Europe can be magical. Think fresh mountain air, snow-covered landscapes, cosy cafés, scenic walks and that special feeling that only winter brings. Whether you’re heading to the Alps, Iceland, Austrian Christmas markets, a snowy Swiss town, or a wintery countryside escape, packing well is essential. Even short trips in snowy conditions require more planning than a regular city break and want a dedicated packing list. This packing list for a snowy winter weekend in Europe focuses on warmth, comfort and practicality, without assuming…
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Packing List for European Christmas Markets: what to wear for a cozy trip
This packing list for European Christmas markets focuses on staying warm, comfortable and ready for long evenings outdoors in winter. Visiting European Christmas markets is one of the most magical winter travel experiences. Twinkling lights, wooden stalls, mulled wine, festive treats and historic town squares create an atmosphere that feels straight out of a storybook. But Christmas markets also mean standing outdoors in cold weather, walking on cobblestones and moving between cities, so packing well makes all the difference. I don’t think I can ever forget how cold winters can get in Austrian Christmas markets, there is a reason warming mulled wine is so popular! This European Christmas markets packing list is designed to help…
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Must-have Paris Packing List for Christmas & New Year
Packing for Paris at Christmas or New Year? This practical Paris winter packing list covers clothing, shoes, accessories and essentials for families, couples, and solo travelers. Paris at Christmas is magical. Twinkling lights along the Champs-Élysées, festive markets, seasonal treats, and the cosy glow of cafés make it one of the most enchanting winter destinations in Europe for the holiday season. But Paris in December and early January is cold, often damp, and days are short. So, you need to pack smart or you may find winter in Paris is bitter and miserable, rather than romantic and atmospheric! This Paris winter packing list covers clothing, accessories, shoes, tech, toiletries, and tips for…
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Smart Packing List for London at Christmas & New Year: what you need, what you don’t, what is nice to have
A super practical, no nonsense packing list for London at Christmas & New Years for families with kids. If you are traveling to London at Christmas or New Year with children, this practical family packing list helps you stay warm, dry and comfortable all winter long. Visiting London at Christmas and New Year is magical, especially with kids — festive lights, Christmas markets, ice skating, theatre shows and cosy cafés. But winter in London also means cold temperatures, short days and unpredictable weather, so packing well makes a big difference. We spend most of our winters in this part of the world, so we know this type of climate extremely well!…
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Winter Packing List for Europe: What to Pack for City Breaks, Christmas Markets & Snowy Trips
Complete winter packing list for Europe travels to be comfortable and stylish when traveling around Europe in the cold season. Packing for winter travel in Europe can feel tricky. Temperatures vary hugely from north to south, days are short, and your trip might include anything from festive Christmas markets to museum-filled city breaks or even a snowy mountain escape. But I can help! I live in Europe (in Italy and ireland, specifically) and I often travel around in the winter, so I am very familiar with the best things to pack and what you actually need for a winter European escape. This winter packing list for Europe is designed as a practical,…
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Family Packing List for London: what to pack for London in each season
Tried and tested, realistic family packing list for London. If you are packing for London with kids, this family-friendly London packing list covers what to wear, shoes and travel essentials for every season Packing for London with kids is mostly about being comfortable, prepared for changeable weather, and ready for lots of walking. London is very family-friendly, but distances are big and the weather can be unpredictable, so a little planning goes a long way. This packing list is designed for families, with practical suggestions that work whether you’re visiting with toddlers, school-age kids, or teens. Documents & Travel Essentials Before anything else, make sure these are safely packed (and double-checked…
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Smart packing list for Amsterdam in all seasons
Amsterdam packing list: complete packing list for Amsterdam in all seasons with travel essentials and packing tips for comfort and style Packing for Amsterdam is probably the hardest part of Amsterdam trip planning. Amsterdam’s weather is incredibly changeable, you literally do not know in the morning what the evening is going to be like. Therefore, even a short trip to Amsterdam required a bit of effort in terms of what to put in your bag. I am a light packer and I believe that, no matter what the weather throws at you, it is possible to have a reasonable packing list that doesn’t force you to lug around oversized bags. …
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How to fold and store your bras the right way: 5 genius storing hacks
Five genius ways to fold and store your bras for all types of spaces. Comfortable bras are hard to come by so when you finally find the perfect fit, it is worth taking a bit of extra care so that our precious purchase can last a little longer. The best thing you can do to keep your bra in shape, literally, is to store it properly. But how do you fold bras? Is it ok to just fold the cups on top of the other, should you hang your bars and are bra organizers worth it? After many years of getting bra storing wrong, we have learned a few tricks…
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Free, Printable Kids’ packing list for spring in Europe (baby/toddler, child, teen)
Free, printable packing list for kids (baby/ toddler, primary school and teens) for spring in Europe, with all essentials to keep you all comfortable while traveling. Spring is a wonderful time to travel to Europe but one of the hardest when it comes to packing as the weather is all but consistent. You will find potentially very significantly different weather in different locations, the same place is likely to have different weather from one day to the next and each year seems to be different form the one before, so there is little to go by. We live in Italy and Ireland and travel around Europe in spring all the…
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Family road trip packing checklist for family vacations on the road
Road trip checklist for family trips on the road: family road trip packing list with all you need for the car, the kids and yourself to stay safe and entertained on the road Road trips have always been one of my favorite ways to travel. The idea that on the spur of the moment you can just throw a few things in the back of the car and take off is immensely appealing to me and makes me dive back into old family memories when my parents and I would go on long European journeys with our faithful old car. I can still feel the unmistakable chill of the early…
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What to wear in Italy in summer: complete packing list and tips
What to wear in Italy in summer: complete summer packing list for Italy and style tips to be comfortable and stylish while travelling in Italy Deciding what to wear in Italy in summer is often less straightforward than people realise. First, Italy has cities, beaches and mountains, each requiring slightly different gear for type of holiday and weather patterns. Second, some locations in Italy require a specific dress code, which you need to be aware of to avoid embarrassment or disappointment. The Vatican is well known for being one of these locations (you can read about the specific dress code here), but similar rules apply to most churches. In this…
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What to wear in Amsterdam in winter: complete packing list
A comprehensive list of what to pack for Amsterdam in winter to stay warm, comfortable and feel like a local. Amsterdam is a wonderful city to visit in winter, a place of cozy interiors, ice skating rinks, pretty lights and crisp air. However, Amsterdam in winter in cold so packing appropriate clothing is paramount to enjoy all the city has to offer. I pack for Amsterdam in winter regularly as I am in Amsterdam several times each year. I have also lived close to Amsterdam for years, so I know what to wear in Amsterdam in winter first hand. Today, I share this experience with this packing list for Amsterdam…
