Saturday, April 19, 2014

Flying Solo part 2 Only Bare Essentials ...

Finally, I save the hard part for last, what will I pack for my International shopping tour in Europe. After all the toasting and turning and withdraws my goal was simple keep my backpack light as possible. Only bare essential and items that pull double duty.
 
I decided to take my obsession this Season; jumpsuit, overalls and mechanic coveralls. I love the option of adding a top or not... Great effortless dressing.
Two pair of comfortable boyfreind jeans and a none jean option.
Picking one pair shoe was hard, sneaker wedges is a perfect choice because I can dress them up or down and they are comfortable to wear all day and in the rain. These DIY Fur Birkenstocks has become my traveling companion, not only are they stylish, comfortable, they also help going through security at the airport Faster. On pair high waisted legging and a few of my favorite button front shirts and t shirts for layering.
Jean jacket
Two trench coat, a heavy all weather one for colder weather and a light weigh one for layering.
Remember only pack what you really can't live without in travel sizes. Think of you bag space as valuable real-estate.
 
Test out the weight to make sure you can lift it alone.

 

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Flying Solo

Research, research, research that's where I always start. After all the reading, videos and saving I finally decied to go back to Europe flying solo. Getting prepare was a task on its own. So many unanswered questions :
Where am I going Netherlands, France, Italy, Germany and United Kingdom.
What will I do shop of course.
Where will I stay? Best place to start is house trip.com. I love it becuse it have all types of housing from share a houseing to your own private place at every budget.
How long will I be there 21 days
After weeks of planning I finally have all my travel details booked.
Checklist for the major essentials:
 
Passport, visa if needed, small amount of currency for every country you will visit. I prepaid for everything that way I don't have to walk around with a lot of cash.
Don't forget to pick up adapters because every country have different power voltage and also bring extra power cord just in case you lose one.
The eurail is a easy way to travel around Europe, but you have to orders the pass before your trip. FYI all counties are not enclude and you may have to make reservations at additional cost.
Since, I will be moving around a lot I decided to take a rolling backpack. Great for places with no elevators and moving on and off transportation.

Now it the hard part, fitting my clothes in this......... OMG

Part 2 soon...