Travel Packing Lists
Here you find all our packing tips and packing lists
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Summer Packing List for Ireland: What to Actually Pack (Yes, Including the Rain Jacket)
Summer packing list for Ireland by a local who’s seen many summers here! What to packer Ireland in summer, what you can leave home, practical packing tips for your Irish vacation. Summer is one of the very best times to visit Ireland and one of of the most popular: the weather is at its best, you have long hours of light and the people’s spirit is in much better form that during the long grey moths of the Irish winter. That said, Irish summers as not always as ‘summery’ as their name suggests! Irish summers are warmer than Irish winters but, temperature wise, they resemble what more southern latitudes would…
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Family Packing List for Paris and the South of France: What to Pack for a Summer Trip with Kids
Practical packing list for Paris and the South of France in summer: what to pack, what to leave, home, what not to stress about France in summer means many things: Paris in the heat, the lavender fields of Provence, the beaches of the Côte d’Azur, the markets of Nice. It is a destination of trains and metros, of long lunches and evening strolls, of cities that reward walking and coasts that reward doing absolutely nothing at all. it is one of my favorite destinations of all and no matter how many times we go to France with kids, we just end up wanting to go again! Packing for France requires…
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Family Summer Packing List for Greece: What to Pack for a Greek Vacation with Kids
Family packing list for Greece in summer: what to pack for Greece in summer with kids plus essential tips for clever packing when visiting Athens and going island hopping in Greece. Our family trip to Greece has been one of our most successful vacations to date. We spent a wonderful summer in Greece, driving, swimming, exploring and while we knew the country would be stunning and welcoming, it truly surpassed our expectations: all the good things we expected from Greece came true, plus some! A success that meant we now love returning to Greece and have many tips to share! Today, I share my tips for packing and my family…
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Summer Packing List for Europe with Kids: What to Pack and how to pack for a family trip to Europe
Summer Packing List for Europe with Kids: a realistic, practical family packing list with summer in Europe with what you need, what you don’t need to stress about and tips to travel light without renounce comfort and style. Packing for a summer trip to Europe with kids is one of those things that sounds really daunting but becomes easier and even straightforward once you have a few expert tips for guidance: which you do! This is exactly what this post is for! I’ve been travelling around Europe with my family for years, with summers that have taken us to Italy, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, France, and beyond, and I’ve learned over…
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The Ultimate Packing List for Ireland: How to Pack and What to Pack in Every Season
Our tried and tested packing list for Ireland with what to bring in each season and style guide to be comfortable and stylish during your travels in Ireland, may you be in a castle or the great outdoors. If there is one question I get asked more than any other about Ireland — and I live here, so I get asked a lot — it is this: what on earth do I pack? It is a fair question. Ireland’s weather is genuinely one of a kind, and not in a way that makes packing straightforward. You can have four seasons in a single day. You can have a gloriously sunny morning,…
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Hamburg packing list for families with kids: what you need, what you don’t, what to expect from the weather
Our complete Hamburg packing list for families: what to pack for Hamburg with kids in each season. Hamburg is a fabulous city for kids. It is beautiful, mostly stroller friendly, full of playgrounds, safe and a city that just works well. It is however a city with very distinct weather patterns by season and also temperatures that feel rather different to what the thermometer suggests – so a packing list to help choose what to bring and what to leave home is handy! After spending time in Hamburg, I’ve learned that packing successfully here is much less about extreme temperatures and much more about layers, waterproof clothing and comfortable everyday…
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Complete Berlin Packing List for Families with kids
Our complete Berlin packing list for families: what to pack for Berlin with kids in each season. Berlin has four distinct seasons and weather that goes from very cold in winter to properly hot in summer: therefore, what to pack for Berlin with kids is primarily determined by your time of travel. Once basic temperature needs are met, however, packing for Berlin is easy. The city doesn’t require particular gear, styles or packing ‘hacks’ and it is very well equipped with shops with baby essentials which means you can also pack rather light, knowing many things can be purchased locally. We have visited Berlin many times, as you may have…
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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,…
