Your Essential Packing Guide for a European Adventure

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Taking a trip abroad or a European vacation is an exciting time. However, many people really hate packing to go. Here, we will give you some tips and tricks to make packing easier. This is the essential guide that tells you everything you need to know to get started packing for your next European adventure.

Make a Packing List

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Making a master packing list will help ensure you don’t forget any items, keep you focused, and prevent overpacking. Review the list several times to make sure you have everything you need and haven’t included things you don’t. Check off each item as it is packed.

Pack Versatile Clothing

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Your clothing should cover as many bases as possible. Pick outfits that can be dressed up for evening or dressed down for a day out and about. Use accessories to help change up your look. You should pack enough undergarments for the whole trip unless you plan on doing laundry.

Choose a Color Palette or Theme

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Choose a color palette, motif, or theme to tie all of your travel clothes together. This will make it easier to mix and match items to create different outfits. This will also be advantageous should an item get soiled or ripped. Finding a replacement among your existing wardrobe will be much easier.

Plan Your Wardrobe

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Plan your wardrobe like you would a budget or a menu. Write down all of the necessary items for each outfit for each day. Don’t forget to consider accessories and shoes. Have enough wiggle room to switch outfits if the weather necessitates.