Two weeks, several cities, one suitcase you can actually lift. Here is a practical, weather-smart way to pack for a European trip.
Layers beat bulk
European weather shifts through the day. Pack light layers you can mix — a few tops, a light sweater, and one warm jacket — rather than heavy one-off items.
Shoes are everything
You will walk far more than you expect on cobbled streets. One pair of broken-in, comfortable walking shoes and one smarter pair is plenty.
The essentials list
- Passport, visa copies and travel insurance details
- Universal travel adapter and a power bank
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Any medication in your hand luggage, with a copy of prescriptions
- A cross-body bag that zips, for busy tourist areas
Leave room
You will want space for a few things you pick up along the way. Pack to about three-quarters full — your return journey will thank you.
