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How to pack for Europe in June?

PACKING LIST FOR EUROPE IN SUMMER: CLOTHING
  1. 2 or 3 short sleeved tops.
  2. 1-2 long sleeved tops.
  3. 2 tank tops (summer)
  4. 1 dress.
  5. 2 or 3 shorts/skirts (any length is fine)
  6. 1-2 pairs of light trousers.
  7. 1 swimsuit.
  8. 2-3 pairs of socks – I wear Toms and sandals, so socks are just for preventing bug bites.




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Do the clothing countdown: If you need a mantra to help streamline your wardrobe, use the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 rule for a weeklong trip: Limit yourself to no more than five sets of socks and underwear, four tops, three bottoms, two pairs of shoes and one hat. The list should be adjusted to suit your needs.

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If you have unlimited suitcase space and don't want to do any laundry, a two-week trip means packing 14/2 = 7 bras and at least 14 pairs of underwear. That consumes a lot of valuable suitcase space! To reduce the number of pieces that need to be packed, simply commit to doing laundry on the road.

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Use Packing Organizers Roll your clothes and use packing cubes, stuff sacks, compression bags or cheap zip-top bags to maximize space and keep your things organized. Packing organizers make it easier to find what you need quickly without having to rummage through everything in your bag.

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Consider this my guide on what to pack for Europe in the summer if you're trying to optimize your suitcase space.
  1. LINEN PANTS.
  2. CROPPED TANKS.
  3. OVERSIZE BUTTON-DOWNS.
  4. EASY DRESSES.
  5. SNEAKERS.
  6. FUN JEWELRY.
  7. WIDE-BRIM HATS.
  8. SLIDE SANDALS.


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In general, spaces are a lot smaller, the infrastructure isn't very suitcase friendly and if you're backpacking, you'll probably be flying with a lot of low-cost airlines or taking the train or a bus. All this is what makes travel backpacks the ideal packing method for a European vacation.

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Liquids, gels, and/or aerosols are not permitted, with the exception of one resealable, clear, 1-litre plastic bag that may contain liquids, gels, and/or aerosols in packaging of 100ml or less per item.

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They do. Europeans lean more toward mid-toned jeans than we do, but in general any color is fair game. Right now, brightly colored skinny jeans are very popular in Europe and these style-color combinations are also easy enough to find in the US. Skinny jeans are often paired with looser, longer tops and boots or flats.

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The best time to visit Europe is from late March to early June (spring), or between September and November (fall). You'll avoid the busy summer period and see your money go further.

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With a lot of American families traveling in June, you can still find some better priced days if you can fly mid-week. Jun 7 June is not quite as expensive as July, historically. You can get the best deals by flying mid-week and avoiding more typically expensive travel days like Sundays.

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Most frequent travelers swear by the “3 pairs of shoes” rule, which is to pack two pairs of functional and comfortable shoes and one pair that's a little more formal and dressier. Some travelers would say you can make do with just two pairs for the entire trip.

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