Trip preparation

General checklist. Plan your trip first so the list can be filtered for your destination and the weather at that time.

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Passport valid for more than 6 monthsRequired Passport valid for more than 6 months

Keep the passport photocopy separate from the original.Required If you lose your passport, having a photocopy makes obtaining a travel document much faster.

Printed copy of the round-trip flight ticketRequired Customs officers often ask to see return tickets right at the point of entry.

Booking confirmation printoutRequired

Visa or Mastercard with international payments enabledRequired Call the bank to enable the service before you leave, otherwise your account might get locked due to unusual transactions.

Small-denomination foreign currency cash To use public restrooms, take the bus, and tip.

Power bank under 100WhRequired You must keep your luggage as carry-on; under no circumstances should it be checked in. Shop

Fast charging adapter and spare charging cable It is very common for charging cables to break in the middle of a trip. Shop

eSIM or travel SIMRequired Install your eSIM while still at home; don't wait until you arrive at the airport. Shop

Earphone

Broken-in walking shoes with soft solesRequired Don't wear new shoes on the first day. Shop

Lightweight windbreaker The temperature difference between day and night in Europe is very large. Shop

Attire covering shoulders and knees Churches in Italy and the Vatican deny entry if shoulders are exposed.

Set of cosmetic travel bottles (under 100ml)Required Bottles larger than 100ml are not permitted in carry-on luggage. Shop

Clear zip-lock bag for liquidsRequired Shop

Sunscreen Shop

Personal prescription medication with the translated prescription (English)Required Leave the box with the label intact; don't peel it off just to make it more compact.

Basic kit of medicines to carry along Ask your pharmacist what you should bring. Shop

Face mask

Wet wipes and small packs of toilet paper Many public toilets in Europe charge a fee and run out of toilet paper. Shop

Dry foods, instant noodles, and instant porridge. Bringing meat, dairy, or meat products into the EU, Australia, or the US will result in heavy fines.

Personal chopsticks and spoon Shop

Foldable fabric shopping bag (add-on) European supermarkets charge for plastic bags. Shop

Handheld luggage scale European low-cost airlines charge hefty fees for excess baggage. Shop

Small daypackRequired Choose a zipper style that faces inward toward the body. Shop

Anti-blister patches for feet Walking 15 to 20 km a day is normal in Europe. Shop