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The goal here is to PACK LIGHT! Don't be scared,
it is actually easier to do than you think. One
trick is to make sure that the colors of your
clothing are similar so that you can mix and match
as you go. Lightweight material will dry faster
and not weigh down your bag. Leave any dry cleaning
only at home and don't bring anything that would
break your heart if it became stained or ruined.
Remember, Italy is not a third world country.
You will be able to buy almost anything you need
over there, from toothpaste to extra socks and
everything in between.
3 pairs of pants (jeans are OK, but they take
longer to dry and are heavier)
2-3 shorts (capris, skirts or skorts for women)
For women: long skirt (below the knees)
jacket or scarf to cover your shoulders
3-4 long sleeved shirts
4 short sleeved shirts (more for men)
3-4 tank tops
socks and underwear (don't be skimpy, these don't
take much room)
hooded sweatshirt or jacket
rain jacket, lightweight
1-2 walking shoes, broken in and comfortable
flip flops or sandals
PJs
contacts/glasses + extra pairs
swimsuit
1-2 sassy outfits, I always like to bring something
that makes me feel snazzy and more like the fashionable
Italians
prescription drugs in labeled containers with
written scripts for emergency refills
band-aids (larger sizes come in handy)
medications (bring an assortment, including Tylenol
or Ibuprofen, something for diarrhea, cold symptoms,
motion sickness, sunscreen) I usually bring a
small bottle or single wipe packs of bug repellent
money belt, holds are of your important stuff
ATM card, credit cards and some Euros (can be
ordered from most large banks). Keep phone numbers
for your cards in a separate place in case they
are lost or stolen
documents – passport, any reservation confirmations,
driver's license, international license, insurance/medical
cards. Make two copies and keep them in separate
places.
day pack (used as your carry on)
camera + adapters/batteries, extra memory cards
or film
soap (for washing clothing and removing stains)
toiletries (small bottles that twist on NOT snap
work the best, I usually bring a limited amount
of make up
alarm clock
watch (could also double as alarm clock)
chap stick with SPF
extra zip lock bags
anti-bacterial hand wash
sunglasses
small flashlight (with one set of extra batteries)
tour book (I usually *gasp* tear out the sections
I need instead of bring the whole book with me
phrase book
adapter and converter if your electrical equipment
does not have an existing converter. Check your
appliance, if it says 100-240V you only need an
adapter. Most toys these days should be fine,
which makes packing light even easier
SUGGESTED ITEMS
ear plugs
journal with extra pens
small photo album, postcards from home to share
with the locals you meet
sewing kit
wash cloth
umbrella (can be bought in any main city inexpensively)
wine opener
stain wipes
bag for dirty clothing
book or card for entertainment
picnic utensils, picnic cloth
hat
clothesline
sweater (great for cool evenings)
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