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Women love their shoes! But, for the sake of traveling easily, here’s the bare minimum of what you should be packing:
Clothing
- 2 pairs of walking/comfortable shoes (one closed toe/one open, weather permitting)
- 1 rainproof jacket
- 2 pairs of shorts/capris (shorts are fine on the beach, but not in churches; capris are OK anywhere)
- 2 pairs of pants (one dressy, one casual; cotton blend is recommended: when washed, it dries faster than jeans)
- 1 belt (optional)
- 1 swimsuit (optional)
- 4 pairs of socks (cotton blend)
- 5 pairs of underwear (silk, lace, or micro-fiber dries quickest)
- 1 extra bra
- 4–6 shirts (long/short-sleeved, various colors)
- 1–2 light cardigans for layering
- 1–2 skirts (wrinkle-resistant; one should be at least knee-length for church visits)
- 1 dress (optional)
- Hat (optional)
- Scarf (optional)
- Vest (optional; great for layering)
- Sleepwear
Toiletries/Medicine
- Body soap/puff/synthetic washcloth; most European hotels do not supply washcloths
- Toothbrush/toothpaste/floss
- Shampoo/conditioner
- Brush/comb
- Lotion (spf recommended)
- Vaseline (for feet; great for potential blisters)
- Razor (non-electric)/shaving cream or soap
- Sunscreen, insect repellent
- Prescription drugs (in original container with your name and your doctor’s name, write down generic name)
- First aid kit
- Feminine hygiene products
- Deodorant
- Nail clippers/file/tweezers
- Spare glasses and/or prescription, mini-eyeglass repair kit, or contact lenses and supplies
- Hand sanitizer
- Vitamins
- OTC remedies (whatever works for you): Pepto, decongestants, etc.
- Clothesline, sink stopper, soap
- Baby powder (many uses, including dry shampoo for hair)