What to pack
Pack light! You'll be toting your own luggage around at airports and hotels, so bring only what you need—ideally in one small suitcase and one additional carry-on bag.
Want to save time and money while shopping for travel essentials? Get our EF Travel Kit or look at the list and decide what you need to add to what you already have. I will post this list of items on my blog, just in case you want to look at it again
Clothing and Accessories
- Comfortable walking shoes and one pair of nicer shoes
- Shirts (short and long sleeved)
- Socks and underwear
- Watch
- Pants/shorts/jeans
- Pajamas
- Bathing suit (if applicable)
- Dressier outfit (reserved for a special night out)
- Raincoat and/or umbrella
- Lightweight nylon jacket or fleece (rather than bulky sweatshirts)
Toiletries
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Shampoo/conditioner
- Soap
- Deodorant
- Hairbrush/comb
- Sunscreen
- Any medications (in addition to a copy of any prescription)
- Spare set of contact lenses/glasses (if applicable)
Electronics
- An alarm clock (Many hotel rooms won't have one.)
- An adaptor/converter
- Camera with extra batteries or charger
