I just got back from adventuring in Ireland and England, and I’ve done my fair share of Euro summers. Here’s what got me through the heat and changing weather!
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Accessories
Clothes
Shoes
Skincare + Hygiene
Meds
Accessories
Accessories for sun protection, rainy days and keeping your belongings safe!
This straw hat saved me in Italy. I mean literally saved me. ☀️ I got it there, but you can get one ahead of time!
Straw Beach Hat - Amazon.com
You need a RAIN JACKET!! Although umbrellas work, sometimes it’s too windy for them. If you’re going to Ireland, IT’S TOO WINDY FOR THEM.
Waterproof Rain Jackets - Amazon.com
Get yourself a cute umbrella that can also double as a parasol!
Umbrella - Amazon.com
You need sunnies.
Sunglasses for Men and Women | Ray-Ban® USA
Keep your passport safe with a passport cover— I also keep my global entry card in mine!
Passport Covers
Clothes
You need flowy pants.
Pants - Free People
A flowy dress is ESSENTIAL for euro summer.
Dresses - Free People
Linen is your new best friend— it dries quickly and is flowy enough to catch a breeze
Linen Women's Rompers & Jumpsuits
Shoes
You’re going to want a pair of birks, because you’re going to want to wear heels, but those cobblestones are not forgiving.
Sandals, Shoes & Clogs | BIRKENSTOCK United States
If you’re going to Ireland or England, you need a pair of boots.
Dr. Martens® US Official: Get 10% Off Your First Order
Skincare + Hygiene
In the heat you need skincare and makeup that will keep your skin healthy and makeup that won’t melt off your face. This is what worked for me!
This is PERFECT because it goes on like a regular face moisturizer and has SPF in it. It feels dewy, so it doesn’t cake up.
My friend got me this right before I left for my trip, and it kept me going on the long flight! I felt refreshed and clean even though I was in a plane for 10 hours.
Jet Lag™ Collection - Summer Fridays
These are perfect for the plane and refreshing after a long day in the heat. I use these to take off my makeup and they’re super easy to carry around in a travel bag, opposed to micellar water.
Burt's Bees: Towelettes - Amazon.com
They give you little sample perfumes each month, which come in a little box that keeps them safe. These are perfect for traveling, because I’ve had glass sample perfume bottles break in my carry on before. These are slightly more protected, and you g...
Scentbird: Perfume & Cologne Subscription Box from $8.97
They sell something similar to this in Europe and it’s a gel roll on deo. I prefer it much more than the US kind that flakes apart. Make sure you get anti-perspirant!
Dove Aluminum-Free Deodorant Women Roll-On
Meds
This is what you will get in Europe instead of Tylenol.
Panadol - Amazon.com
This saved me when I had a cold in England and is available over the counter there.
Sinutab - Amazon.com
If you want your American brand name medicines, you should bring it with you.
