As I alluded to here, in a few short weeks, we will embark on a two week tour of Europe. The first week is a business trip/vacation {for my husband’s job} and the second half will be pure vacation with my brother and sister-in-law {my husband and brother work for the same company}. I’ve tried not to think about the trip too much {or the passing days seem to go that much more slowly} but we are down to the last few weeks and it’s time I get prepared. Issue #1: what to pack.
I am known to be an excessive packer {hey, I’d rather be prepared}! If it fits, I’ll usually take it. But given that the second half of our trip will be more road-trip style, we are limited to one suitcase a piece. For two weeks of travel. Which will prove to be a very difficult task for me.
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Following is a great way to infuse some color into the outfits. Simply pick your favorite color and run with it! I’m also thinking this can easily be accomplished with lightweight knit scarves.
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Needless to say, we have an exciting month ahead of us. Travel is one of our true passions in life and brings us so much joy. I’m excited to check out some new countries and cultures and to share our journey with you!
I’m SO eager to see how you do it, girl! We’re going to Europe for 2 weeks for our honeymoon the first week of June, and I can’t even wrap my head around it i’m so stressed about ONE SUITCASE! and shoes too. Since it’s so much walking, but I still want to look cute, shoes are stressing me out 😉
xo,
K
We just got back from Europe and I packed way too many shoes. I could have gotten away with a pair of black heels, flat ankle boots (really in style there), and a pair of flats. Have fun!
When I went to Italy with a couple of friends, my friend packed way too many shoes. She ended up having 2 bags because of it and it made it difficult to travel between destinations (especially with train travel – there’s not much space for bags – especially big ones!).
Your trip sounds so amazing and exhausting! lol Have a great time!
Don’t pack too many shoes or needless accessories. Pack just enough for a good variety but also pick jewelry, scarves, etc that will match multiple things.
I would pack one pair of super comfortable walking shoes (for touring), a pair of closed shoes in case it rains, and a pair of shoes for evening. So wear one and pack two. It’s hard to decide, but also think about what photographs well and doesn’t wrinkle- you want to look nice in your pictures.
I don’t have any advice from personal experience, but check out “oufitposts.com”
She has a One Suitcase Series and totally rocks it! I’m sure you will too. Have a wonderful and safe trip!
*correction* the web address above should read “outfitposts.com” Sorry about that. 🙂
You will LOVE Europe. I had the please of going in 2010. We packed in a whole lot places in our 2 weeks. I was in France, Germany, Italy, Austria, and Switzerland. There was so much about each place that I loved! I loved the Eiffel Tower. It had been a dream of mine since I was a little girl to be able to see it. I fell in love to say the least. Venice was amazing. I was there during the Carnivale so everyone had on their masks. Way cool! Germany had some of the best food while I was there and I loved seeing castles all over the place. I can’t wait to see pictures from your many travels!!!
I LOVE your digital packlists. What do you use to create them? Is there an app or are you just grabbing images?
I use PhotoShop for all of my collages 🙂