I’ve been there and it’s pretty miserable carrying around your jacket all the time as it didn’t fit in your bag. I kept it with me on the plane, so it didn’t impact my packing, however if you’re visiting in fall or going to very different climates, make sure that your jacket will fit inside of your bag. I visited Serbia solo this February and I wore my winter jacket (which is similar to the one linked) every day. If you’re visiting Europe in winter or fall, you’ll realistically be wearing your jacket 24/7. **Skip this if it’s winter and you’re carrying a heavier winter coat. If you’re more into raincoats, go for a lightweight raincoat. (I think that I’m just used to the Netherlands where I often wear a jacket in summer.) For summer and shoulder season, I swear by my fake-leather jacket that’s baggy enough that I can double-up with a lightweight sweater underneath if it becomes too cold. You never know when it’s going to start raining or it’s unseasonably cold. One light(er) jacket depending on the season Click to read my full review of the Tortuga Setout. I’ve been super happy with it as it’s budget flight friendly, unzips like a suitcase, and it’s not that heavy. I’ve been using my Tortuga Setout for a bit now. Your Europe packing list for two weeks in detail You really never know when you’ll need this after a crazy night until 5am. Unlocked phone OR Europe-friendly phone plan.Sandals (if staying at a hostel and/or during summer).2 dresses: one going out dress and one casual every-day dress.Your short packing list for two weeks in Europe I did a backpacking trip through Europe when I was younger and I promise that it’s okay if you don’t look chic all the time. You definitely still see some brands, but think of your best dressed friend who just looks effortlessly cool in her vintage clothes and/or your friend who perfectly blends H&M shirts with high end jeans. That said, the average European dresses slightly better than the average American (or Canadian sorry) with well-fitted clothes that flatter and tend to be less flashy in terms of brands. Be comfortable and remember that not everyone is perfectly dressed. I’ve been living in the Netherlands (and Paris) for three years now and I’m here to break some shocking news to you all: European fashion isn’t what we work it up to be. I somehow thought that Europeans dressed out of some chic movie, but beyond avoiding yoga pants, European fashion isn’t so different. What if people think that I’m horribly dressed or that American? It turns out that Europeans dress a little better, but not like I thought. I was so nervous when packing for Europe the first time. If you are looking for more in-depth travel advice about Belgium and the Netherlands, I created a guidebook on behalf of Moon Travel about Amsterdam, Brussels, and Bruges.
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