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Greece, Tropics, and Cruise Essentials
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items Everything I brought with me on a 3-week European Vacation over the Summer (Greece, Italy, Austria and Germany) - and I did it all in ONE carry-on and ONE backpack. I frequently cruise with my family (almost always to tropical areas in the Caribbean)...
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Luggage/Packing
Clothing & Accessories
Misc.
Greece Islands
Rhodes, Greece
Paros, Greece
Luggage/Packing
The most perfect little carry-on. I was adament that my carry-on fit in EVERY plane while we were in Europe, and this one measured up!
Carry-On Plus
This is the best investment I have ever made - I use this backpack for EVERYTHING.
Travel Backpacks & Laptop Backpacks - CALPAK
I wanted to maximize my space, and these were perfect. I made sure to get the option that used the provided vacuum pump AND was a “roll-out” version incase something happened to the pump while we were away. These held up the entire trip after multipl...
Travel Compression Bags 25 Pack w/ Rechargeable Battery
I researched toiletry bags for ages and then stumbled onto this set. I only use this toiletry bag - it really does it all! Not only did it hold a multitude of containers, but it folded down so compactly, and I was able to utilize the rest of my lugga...
Toiletry Bag Kit: Hanging + TSA + Organizer
Held everything I needed for a day out sight-seeing, kept my hands free, and made me feel like all of my stuff was securely infront of me while I was taking in the views.
BAGSMART Small Puffer Crossbody Bag
When we're going on cruises, this is the bag we bring for port days! It takes up next-to-no room in our luggage, and holds as much or as little as we want to take off the ship with us!
TRIPPED Foldable Lightweight Travel Backpack
Clothing & Accessories
I wanted a cute sandal that I could do just about everything in when we weren't on long tours. From the beach, to the boat, to walks to dinner, to nice outtings, these sandals took me everywhere. They're durable, dried in minutes, and were cute enoug...
REEF Water Vista Womens Sandal
This was my go-to dress to stay comfortable but still look super cute on our tour days.
Athletic Dresses & Workout Dresses - Outdoor Voices
My linen pants were critical in Greece and Italy. I needed something I could wear over a bathing suit, on a plane/ferry or out to dinner without melting in the Mediterranean sun. Linen and Cotten clothing were my best friends! I got these pants in 2 ...
Faleave Women's Cotton Linen Palazzo Pants
Linen was my best friend in Greece and Italy. I used this long sleeve linen shirt on top of almost everything I wore when I needed a little something to keep the sun off or when we were touring religious and historical sites. The white top went with ...
100% European Linen Shirt in Flax
Virtually indestructible, sunnies were essentials to the trip. These are my go-to brand. They last forever, have super cute styles and colors, and if you lose or break them, they're MUCH easier to replace than some $200 raybans.
goodr Polarized Round Sunglasses Small UV400
I've had this specific pair of sneakers for over 2 years now and they have SO much more life to live. I wear these exclusively on my walking tours - the leather keeps the weather out, the hard sole keeps my feet safe from every terrain, and the arch ...
Birkenstock Women's Bend Leather Sneakers White 8-8.5 Narrow
My go-to pool shoe/shower shoe. They're comfy, stylish and made for the water. I love that I don't have to grip these at all with my toes to keep them on. Just slide and go!
Water-friendly | BIRKENSTOCK United States
Misc.
This waterbottle was a life saver on the go. As someone with a sensitive stomache, I didn't know how different countries water would effect me while we were traveling. I was able to have water whenever and wherever I wanted. And while my girlfriends ...
Katadyn BeFree 1.0L Ultralight Water Filter Bottle
I bring one of these everytime I cruise and knew it was the perfect towel to take to Europe. It dries quickly, so it never molded or stank, it didn't hold on to sand, and it took up no room in the luggage. We love these so much, we bought the bath to...
Gold Case Hera Turkish Beach Towel Set of 2
I was hesitant to get this but I actually LOVED this. My bestie got a hard electronics case (what I thought I wanted) and had so much trouble fitting it into places because it had no give. This one is perfect and comes in a few different sizes!
Tech Bag Organizer - Small Electronics Pouch
Perfect all the way around. Multi-use, multi-country, and fits multiple devices at once!
TESSAN EU UK Travel Plug Adapter Kit 3 Outlet 3 USB
Grabbed these so that I can keep my dirty laundry seperated from my clean laundry until we got to the next laundry stop. I liked having a small one for socks and underwear and a large one for all the rest.
6-Piece Durable Cotton Mesh Laundry Bags
I'm a musician for a living and take my sound (AND SILENCE) seriously. I know that @pple is all the rage, but I will pick Bose every. single. time. The noise cancelling is phenomenal (and so necessary) for over-ocean flights, I can wear them for hour...
Shop QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Headphones - Bose
These laundry soap sheets were a game-changer for the trip. We were able to wash our clothes in the hotel (without paying their extreme prices) until we got to a laundromat about 2 weeks into the trip. They're super easy to pack and we've started tak...
Laundry Detergent Sheets – Earth Breeze
I trust anker products wholeheartedly, and this specific bank (though it's an investment) has never failed me. It's incredibly high powered, lasted almost 2 weeks without having to recharge, and can charge it all.
Anker Prime 20,100mAh 3-Port Power Bank
Greece Islands
If history is your thing, this is where you need to go!
Rhodes
If food is your thing, this is where you need to be!
Paros
If instagram is your thing, come to Santorini!
Santorini
This is most likely where you'll fly into first - why not stay a few days on the way in or the way out?
Athens
Rhodes, Greece
Highly dependent on the season - we didn't get to see any butterflies due to a tropical storm the week prior, but the hike, tidbits and views were stunning anyways.
Butterflies Valley
The oldest synagogue still in use in Greece, and it was beautiful. You'll absolutely need to wear the appropriate coverings for this, but it was such a beautiful site.
Jewish Museum of Rhodes
Not only did we get to learn how to cook traditional Greek recipes, but we got to learn what makes them special, why their traditional, and then eat it all at the end!
Rhodes Cooking Class | Activities & Tours - Discover Greece
Beautfil beach club a small walk from our hotel. And yes, we did dive off of the free-standing diving board!
Elli World Rhodes
A hit for everyone! The best part was being able to stop when we needed to for snacks, drinks, or the restroom, while not having to inconvenience anyone else!
Free self-guided Rhodes Old Town walking tour (with map)
Paros, Greece
A full day private cruise with our closest friends, and the most magnificent sites. We took so many pictures, and made incredible memories on this excursion. The captain and crew were wonderful and gave us all sorts of fun information while we were a...
Private Cruise: PAROS – ANTIPAROS – DESPOTIKO
Dinner here was to celebrate a very good friend and it was the most picturesque dining experience. The food was as delicious as it was beautiful and the view was unreal. Highly, HIGHLY recommend.
Piperatto by Kanale' s
The Church of 100 doors was a marvel. We were guided by an incredible tour guide who made every historical tidbit feel fully immersive.
Panagia Ekatontapiliani church in Paros, Greece
Santorini, Greece
This was another celebration day, and it was magical. The water is so crystal clear, and we were able to experience and swim in 3 seperate locations. The crew made lunch at one of the stops, and we spent the rest of the time lounging on the front of ...
Santorini Volcano Tours & Activities - GetYourGuide
We were able to see it all on this tour. From the classic 2 Blue Domes to the smallest little monestary, this tour hit all the marks and was the perfect way to say goodbye to Santorini.
Santorini 8-Hour Private Tour with Hotel & Cruise Port Pickup