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Europe Essentials
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items Just spent 2 weeks in Europe for the first time! These are the things that I absolutely needed and loved having!
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Baggage
Travel Made Comfy
Toiletry Needs
Favorite Spots
Baggage
The MUST needed items for safety and carrying all your amazing things.
Overhead bin sized luggage item needed! I mixed my clothing between both this and a checked bag just in case of lost luggage.
American Tourister Burst Max Quatro Softside Spinner Luggage
You need a checked bag for larger toiletry items and because a carry on will not be enough space. A bag that has a hard sell will be safest to avoid damage. And want one that is easy to spot on the baggage claim carousel.
iFLY Hardside Fibertech Luggage 28" Checked Luggage, Rose Gold - Walmart.com
Never hurts to use a bundle to save! Especially if you are traveling with family.
4 Piece Luggage Set 16/20/24/28 inch Hardside Lightweight Suitcase with Spinner Wheels (White Tan) - Walmart.com
Perfect set for just one person. Gives you the necessary carry-on and checked bag in one!
2 Piece Set (CO/L) | Luggage Sets | Samsonite
A crossbody purse for the ladies, is essential! In Europe pick pocketing is common and you want something that stays close to your body.
LC Lauren Conrad May Sling Crossbody Bag
A cross body purse is essential for long days out and about. This offers so much space and multiple pockets. Keeping your valuables close to you at all times is a must!
Quilted Sling Crossbody Bag - Universal Thread™ Beige
A crossbody purse with Anti-Theft features is super helpful! The pocket on the side nearest your body allows you to place money where pickpockets wouldn't be able to reach it.
7L Sling Bag for Women & Men, Leather Anti-Theft Crossbody Backpack, Small Daypack Fanny Pack for Travel, Hiking, and Work
I LOVE my travel backpack. Use it as my personal item to carry on my on flight essentials.
Signature Day Trip Backpack Taupe - Open Story™: 24L Water-Resistant Laptop Bag
Travel Book-bag is a must have for your personal item. It also is so helpful to have the strap on the bag to carry it on your suitcases!
Backpacks for Adults- Large Travel Backpack, Flight Approved Carry-on Luggage, Personal Item Travel Bag Fits 15.6" Laptop Mochila ,Beige
Travel organizers / cubes make packing so much easier! Saving space and keeping things organized.
Livhil 8Pcs Packing Cubes for Luggage , Travel Packing Organizers Packing Cubes for Travel (Beige) - Walmart.com
This is the purse I took! So helpful to have anti-theft options and my money went in the pocket on the back.
Yarnic Small Anti Theft RFID Sling Bag
I LOVE my travel backpack. Use it as my personal item to carry on my on flight essentials.
Taygeer 35L Women's Laptop Backpack Khaki
Travel Made Comfy
All the items NEEDED during travel days, plane rides, and airport layovers.
A sleep mask is an essential on the plane ride to Europe. You want to get as much sleep as you can to avoid jet-leg
Albatross Health Sleep Eye Mask for Men and Women, Ideal for Lash Extensions, Travel Blackout Night Blindfold with Adjustable Strap (Pink-3D)
A neck pillow helps so much in getting more comfy to get all the sleep you need.
Snux Travel Neck Pillow with Hood - 360 Neck Support - Memory Foam - Hooded Travel Pillow (Gray) - Walmart.com
If you don't like neck pillows, a small pillow is another option to help you feel more comfortable!
JAJALUYA Memory Foam Travel Pillow Comfortable and Soft Camping Pillow Portable Pillow, Gray - Walmart.com
You want something comfy to travel in. I got a travel set and LOVED it!
MINTREUS Lounge Sets for Women Knit Short Sleeve Tops and Long Pants Soft Comfy Pajamas Set Oversized 2 Piece Outfits - Walmart.com
If you are anything like me, I need something a little warmer on planes. This long sleeve set is perfect!
Fantaslook Two Piece Lounge Sets for Women Fall Outfits Long Sleeve Tops Wide Leg Pants Matching Sets Vacation Travel Outfits - Walmart.com
You want something comfy to travel in. I got a travel set and LOVED it!
XIEERDUO Women's 2 Piece Lounge Set S-3XL
Toiletry Needs
Everything I used and had to make my bathroom uses easier.
Sunscreen is a must have when traveling. I loved this Thrive sunscreen because it was clean and safe for my skin.
BodyShield 50
A pill organizer is so helpful! Especially one this compact. Fits perfectly in your crossbody purse. I carried Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Pepto Bismol, and allergy relief with me at all times. Used almost all of it before coming back home!
Livhil Daily Use Pill Organizer with Labels, Pill Box Easy to Open 10 Compartments, Portable Travel Pill Case (Grey)
A compact pill organizer is a must have for everyday essentials like Ibuprofen, Tylenol, and more. I did so much walking that it helped to be able to take some pain meds when my hips or knees started to hurt.
Travel Supplement Case - up&up™
If you are going for more than 1 week, doing laundry is a must! These sheets are so helpful because they are small, compact, and clean ingredients.
Laundry Detergent Sheets
Soap cases are super helpful to keep your toiletry bag from getting messy!
Okuna Outpost 4-Pack Soap Holder Travel Cases, Plastic Portable Soap Saver Set for Bathroom Organization, Traveling (4 Colors, 4.5x1.8x3.3 in)
I traveled with bar shampoo and conditioner and made it so much easier! No hassel or worry about the 3 oz limit for carryons and I was able to keep them with me in case of lost luggage.
Repairing Argan Oil Shampoo & Conditioner Combo
I used a hanging toiletry bag. This was great for space and to keep things organized while on the go!
Travel Hanging Toiletry Bag for Women, Extra Large Makeup Bag, Holds Full-Size Shampoo, with Jewelry Organizer Compartment, Waterproof Cosmetic Bag, Toiletries Kit Set with Trolley Belt, Black - Walmart.com
This multi-compartment hanging toiletry bag is a must have when traveling! Helps keeps things organized and by hanging it up easy access / out of the way.
PAVILIA Hanging Toiletry Bag Travel Women Men, Foldable Cosmetic Organizer, Water Resistant Makeup Accessories Essentials Kit (Navy Stripe)
This is my every-day brush and it was the perfect size for traveling. I hate the tiny travel brushes because of how long my hair is, but this is still small enough to make travel easy.
Wet Brush Go Green Hair Brush Detangler, Soft, Flexible Bristles, Purple 1 Ct, Wet Or Dry Hair
A toothbrush cover is a must to keep is clean and easy to pack!
Steripod Toothbrush Cover - Trial Size - 1ct
I traveled with bar soap as well to avoid the 3 oz limit on carryons. This soap makes my skin feel so soft and clean!
Shop Natural Body Wash Soap Bars for Hydration
Little Seed Farm is a family company with clean products! I use this activated charcoal bar soap for my face wash daily and love it!
Activated Charcoal Bar
Love this natural deodorant! My favorite smell is the Blue Lotus. Clean natural product that truly works at decreasing BO
Natural Deodorant Starter Kit
Wild Deodorant is another one that I love! Use it daily, every scent smells amazing, and it truly works!
Refillable 94% + Natural Deodorants, Lip Balms, Body & Hand Washes
A pill organizer is so helpful! Especially one this compact. Fits perfectly in your crossbody purse. I carried Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Pepto Bis
LANDNEOO 14 Grid Pill Organizer Box, 3 Pack
This multi-compartment hanging toiletry bag is a must have when traveling! Helps keeps things organized and by hanging it up easy access / out of the way.
NISHEL Travel Toiletry Bag for Women, Large
Love these shampoo and conditioner bars! Perfect for travel and every day
Earthling Co. Shampoo & Conditioner Bar Set
Favorite Spots
Traveled throughout Europe! Here are some of my favoirte spots we explored.
One of my first stops, this historical monument is a must see if you are in Berlin, Germany. The art is so beautiful.
The Berlin Wall
This Food Market was delicious. So many awesome food choices and areas to sit and enjoy the atmosphere.
Markthalle Neun
A vast historical park made zoo in East Berlin is a great place for a walk through their trials and to see some animals.
Tierpark Berlin
This small cafè in downtown Berlin is the perfect breakfast stop.
A Never Ever Ending Love Story
Near Berlin, a self-guided audio tour is available to experience and learn more about the historical events of the Holocaust at Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp.
Offers for Individual Visitors
The train station you will likely come into Amsterdam. Such a beautiful landmark!
Amsterdam Centraal
If you are visiting Amsterdam, the Ruks Museum is a must see!
Rijksmuseum
Stayed at this AirBNB in Nesselwang, Netherlands. Just a short train ride into Amsterdam, this was the perfect and cheaper place to stay! Great host, clean, and quiet.
Cabin in Amsterdam · ★4.92 · 1 bedroom · 2 beds · 1 bath
In Amsterdam, this is a food market we just happened to come upon. The food was amazing!
Foodhallen
In Brussels, this is a beautiful spot to check out.
The Mont des Arts Garden
Gravensteen - Castle of the Counts
Castle of the Counts
You can climb the tower of this church and see the beautiful views of Strasbourg
Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-Strasbourg
The BEST ice cream in Strasbourg!
GLACIER TOSCANI, Strasbourg - Petite France Nord Est - Restaurant Reviews, ...
12 Grand'Rue, 67000 Strasbourg, France - Genuine Tibetan Cuisine. The Vegan Momos and Mango Lassi were my favorite!
MOMOS TIBÉTAIN
A fun little spot, Europe's Longest tubular slide and tree top adventure
Giant tubular slide | Baumkronenweg Waldkirch - Have fun discovering ...
A must see when in Southern Germany!
Neuschwanstein Castle
Another castle that is just a small skip away from Neuschwanstein!
Hohenschwangau Castle
My favorite food I tried during my travels!
Käsespätzle (German Cheese Spaetzle)
One of our favorite places we stayed!
Rental unit in Nesselwang · ★4.96 · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Another AirBNB we stayed in. Small apartment with laundry which was a must have!
Rental unit in Rielasingen-Worblingen · ★4.87 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 bath
Such a beautiful spot! Great for a relaxing swim day.
Weissensee Lake