30 PACKING TIPS FOR EUROPE TRAVEL | Genius Hacks to Save Money (& Stress!)

[@HappytoWander]

Comment below with your favourite tip from this video for a chance to win a postcard!!! :) I hope you enjoy this helpful video filled with packing hacks. Check out my Europe tips playlist here for more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqKlm4pqjLOAask

[@susanmitchell6061]

Loved the oven mitt tip. So smart.

[@777malmo]

Here's a tip: weigh yourself. Then pick up your suitcase and hop on the scale. Subtract your own weight. Congrats you've weighed your suitcase at home probably without buying a contraption.

[@cynthiacain9477]

Did this until i had to pay for an overweight bag coming home! A Travelon scale has saved me many times.

[@NicoleneOReilly]

That only works if you bring nothing back. We not only buy stuff at destinations, we also reshuffle our belongings before coming back. I can't not have a hand scale.

[@jeffforbess6802]

Cheap insurance

[@ToriE1073]

This is how I always did it. The only reason I bought the contraption was for the trip home because inevitably I’m going to buy something lol.

[@mischiefmanaged6615]

Couldn't you just put the suitcase on the scale?😂

[@mclawrence00]

If you're traveling to Europe, take washcloths or face wipes for removing makeup. European hotels do not have washcloths; only towels. I like to do my skincare routine and I don't like splashing my face from the sink.

[@christineoneill2112]

Thanks I do bring washcloth for my face but I will bring 3 next year to our trip to Europe.

[@mimistans7715]

Good to know! Had a trip planned, it got canceled. I hope we get there eventually.

[@plannedwanderings]

My aunt tried to get a washcloth from the front desk at their hotel in Germany. She kept trying to act out washing her face with a washcloth, and they just kept giving her more towels! 😆

[@michelledixon3977]

​@@plannedwanderings😂😂

[@suzN-NC]

I have found the VIVA paper towels to take less room and you don't mind tossing after each use.

[@FreshGrey-pm4vw]

Bring tea bags, granola bars, and small snacks in case you get the munchies at odd hours when overseas.

[@walkietalkietraveller2932]

good tips :)

[@randomuploadsism]

They have those things overseas… don’t bring food imo

[@FreshGrey-pm4vw]

@@randomuploadsism No they dont have american snacks in France or Italy and the restaurants close during the late afternoon.

[@abigailgerlach5443]

Add a dryer sheet to your laundry bag for better smelling laundry going home. Also add 1/2 a sheet in the toes of athletic shoes too. There is no such thing as a sweet smelling athletic shoe. Make sure your adapter for the UK is also a voltage adapter. The UK uses a 220 volt plug; the U.S. uses 110.

[@ToriE1073]

I thought I was the only one! Lol I have a permanent packing list on my phone in the reminder app. Super hard core. I have tabs for each type of thing I need to pack. Toiletries, consumables, bottoms, etc. I even have URLs for things I might need to replace as well as packing hacks under the note for each one. Lol.

[@randomuploadsism]

This girl serious

[@ToriE1073]

@@randomuploadsism hahaha it’s intense and I acknowledge that it is also very extra! But I’m on vacation right now and it makes packing so much easier.

[@SvayaG]

My first thought was "I could never" then my next thought was "super jealous and I wish I was organized enough to have that" 😂 it honestly sounds like a great idea

[@ToriE1073]

@@SvayaG thank you ☺️ I will be the first to admit that it’s so extra! But honestly, even though it’s a lot of work initially, it’s always on my phone now and all I have to do is uncheck everything and I can reuse it and tweak it over and over, so in the long run it has saved me so much time! You should do it!

[@BusArch42]

Excel spreadsheet for me. Multiple sheets too

[@Magic_beans_]

For health & beauty items that you only need a tiny bit of (foundation, liquid lip color, stuff like that), a contact lens case works nicely as a DIY travel size. It’s usually also a good idea to simplify your routine, just so you only have to pack and keep track of five items instead of ten. Multitaskers like foundation/sunscreen can help too.

[@breew7126]

similar to the dryer sheets my mother used to just throw a little bar of scented soap in with the clothes to keep them smelling good, and then you have extra soap if you need it

[@shelleybarva9226]

I LOVE the fact that I could see where to skip to the next tip when the current one was something I already knew. Nice down to earth delivery-no false excitement or inane chit chat👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 just a nice personable delivery

[@monicap9662]

I agree. Excellent presentation.

[@cristyt6397]

Cutting leftover plastic bags to go over your liquids is so smart! I’ve never thought about doing that!

[@terrim6718]

"Take extra bags" Yes! These are so helpful for shopping, dirty clothes, and shoes. 👍🏼

[@annanelson4934]

Packing cubes and rolling my clothes saved me when I when on a trip to Italy, France, and England for 3 weeks last year with my family! I'm planning on solo traveling soon and I'm DEFINITELY bringing my packing cubs when i go!

[@Anu-dg6kv]

I carry one canvas shopping tote bag and a normal plastic bag in my handbag and once i settle down on plane I take out tote bag and plastic bag and put all the stuff in tote bag like socks , thongs, toiletries, beanie, snack,earplugs or whatever you need on plane and it becomes very handy especially at the end of journey 🙂

[@ginaschelleman9011]

I have put a sticky label on the OUTSIDE of my passport, large enough to write down my passport number and expiry date. Then I don’t have to open my passport every time I need to fill out a transit card. All the information is on the outside! I’ve been doing this for years, and it’s a game changer!

[@randomuploadsism]

Be careful that no-one else can easily see it, identity fraud etc

[@sallyaubrey8543]

great idea as it's annoying to get them all out and open for the customs cards (travelling as a family) - I will take photos of the main page and keep on my phone

[@josephinewinter]

some extra tips on top of hers: buy refillable bottles in different colours or with different coloured lids, very helpful; pack some wash stuff at the top, because you will often want to wash and dry your hands or have a freshen up when backpacking or other heavy travelling, and some toilet roll; tampons etc vary wildly from country to country, so pack your own brand you normally use!; some banal medications and vitamin-mineral supplements are illegal in some countries, eg pure iron supplement is banned in Holland because it's dangerous for children (but essential for anaemic vegan women!); pack something heavy that you'll use up, such as muesli, so you have spare weight as well as spare space for the junk you acquire; research your plugs and chargers before you go, don't take worldwide when one light one will do, especially split into usbc-usb lead plus relevant usb plugs, and maybe take an OTG powerpack; i can't go anywhere without my kindle, but even if you normally never read, download a couple of bearable books onto your phone, nothing is so useful if you're stuck somewhere for hours (airports! airplanes!) as a book and now you don't have to carry an extra half kilo / 1lb per book, you can indulge; take totes and bags without english writing on, so you don't scream 'tourist'! (and attract crime); do not just worry about having valuables pickpocketed or bagsnatched, worry equally about all things you need, eg hearing aid, glasses, medicines, keys, passport, and act accordingly; take a headscarf, portable antimacasser and way to block you or someone else's cough. A showercap is useful, because lots of european showers don't have a detachable hand bit but just holes overhead.

[@heidij7374]

I like to pack a big gauzy scarf for summer trips to Europe - often the beds had only a comforter, which is too much for hot summer nights. The scarf worked as a makeshift top sheet - just enough to feel comfy but not hot. And then of course it worked as a scarf too, for cooler days :)

[@erinlikesacornishpasty4703]

You're supposed to crawl inside the eiderdown bedding, so the thin comforter "cover" acts as a top sheet in warm weather, but in cool weather you flip it and the eiderdown is on top.

[@heidij7374]

@@erinlikesacornishpasty4703 Wow, I didn't realize that. Good to know!

[@jakmak52]

Plumber's Teflon tape works well to seal the travel bottles.

[@lechnerjf]

Thank you very much for your wonderful video. You might want to add the new rules about lithium batteries not going in your luggage. This kind of safety tip would be very helpful.

[@slaterson9986]

A frozen sponge - I like that! Simple and smaller than the standard water bottle. Plus, I might be able to wrap a necklace around it later to keep it safe.

[@HappytoWander]

Yessss great thinking!

[@KateGoesExploring]

I've never heard that binder-clip-as-a-toothbrush-stand trick. Binder clips FTW! Thanks for sharing!

[@bettybose1262]

Using tictac boxes to store bobby pins seems like a great idea. I use brand new toothbrush covers to carry meds like pepto bismol or Advil. 😃

[@palodantas]

my favourite tip was the necklaces on a straw! all my jewelry are delicate and they get messy a lot.

[@nadroky]

Tip 2 and 3 are my personal favourites. Everybody needs to be aware of the policy and baggage choice before travel. This is the most important when one plans to travel to multiple cities - based on my recent experience 😑 Keep up the Good job...I've always loved your Insta posts but your videos are really informative 😊

[@HappytoWander]

Totally!! And I feel like baggage fee policy is a thing that’s way too commonly overlooked. Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words!

[@fionafrazer8820]

Great tips - the only other thing I would suggest is to bring some folding travel hangers, especially if you are traveling with a friend, as there are usually only a handful in cheaper London hotels! An extension cord is also handy, as many outlets are in awkward places. Love the adapter with multi ports - great idea.

[@elyc.1554]

I do the same.I have foldable hangers and extension cord.They are very useful.

[@heatherframpton9693]

Those folding hangers are wonderful! 😁

[@lisagoldenberg9440]

Travel wraps, clip for my toothbrush, & an extra set of clothing in my hubbies bag (& I guess a set of his in mine) :-) Great tips. THanks!

[@wendyisaacs6213]

I have been watching travel videos for weeks. Hands down this is the best one I have seen!

[@josephinewinter]

i love the 'asian parents' double suitcase tip. Just like russian dolls and chinese boxes, so cute.

[@neresq]

Yeah, that was a great one. May do that for a 4 week winter trip through the Arctic we have planned.

[@tawnyasaracay7051]

My favorite tip was the travel wraps to protect my breakable.

[@HappytoWander]

Yess! I only discovered those a few months ago and fell in love immediately. Thanks for watching, Tawnya!

[@cathygill8442]

If you have lots of power items bring a small power board. Plug in computer chargers, hairstyling things etc. Then you just need 1 electrical adapter for connecting to wall

[@aliciaberberich44]

I love how you describe the "glorious crap" that we all bring! So fun!

[@adalbertbruce]

Good video -- packing is a big part of travel! I usually forget at least one thing -- last trip it was the bottle of melatonin pills, for jet lag. My favorite tip is the one about the clip for the toothbrush. I sometimes put toothbrushes in those flimsy hotel cups, which always tip over!

[@HappytoWander]

Oh my GOSH I have had that happen way too many times (with the cup tipping over!) it’s the worst minor inconvenience 🤣 thanks so much for watching and for leaving such a thoughtful comment!!

[@juliegroth335]

I’ve watched many, many travel tip videos and you have just given me more great ideas than I’ve ever heard!

[@wanderingworld2654]

It's my first time traveling in many years. Kinda forgot how to pack my bag lol. This is such an awesome tip list. The things you learn! Great and fun presentation! Thanks alot.

[@dinakoukouma682]

Great tips, I like the frozen bottle!! For the last one make sure the pen has a top on so you can avoid any exposure ink to your purse.

[@tifferifficxo]

really loved the tip about packing the heavier items at the bottom.

[@crazy4beatles]

I have a collection of under 3 oz containers for all the eventualities. For example for a weekend 1 oz of shampoo is enough but for a longer trip I'd max out the 3.3 oz allowance. Plus my shampoo to conditioner ratio is 2 to 1 so I decant accordingly. Contact lense= cases are great for small amounts of gels or as a pill box.

[@corlisshouston4251]

Love the pace of your videos. There is no blah blah blah like most travel videos.

[@bethanieberends5331]

I'll be sure to store some of my items in my travel companion's bags next time I travel :)

[@HappytoWander]

Hahah makes sure they carry all your bags for you too for optimal effect ;)

[@pamelagoodson9034]

My husband and I did this and wouldn’t you know-both bags delayed 10 days. Got them just in time to go back home 😫

[@GODISMYSTERIOUS]

Now many hotels have laundry service and there are laundry bags in the closet. I usually take the laundry bag from the hotel.

[@maryalicemay6439]

Frozen water bottle- favorite idea! as they allow ice just not water which is weird, but we tried it once and now do a lot. Travel wraps was a good thought. Also Using old Bags to stop leaks for toiletries was good, as I have tended to use fruit/veggie grocery bags that are small and thin but they're still bulkier and more waste as well!

[@JoeGillian0]

This tip of the frozen water bottle was really weird, definitely worth checking and investigating

[@laylamcbee]

@@JoeGillian0maybe because alcohols and dangerous liquids dont freeze easily?

[@barbarahallowell2613]

Sorry, this tip is a big fail. Gods know I wish it was so easy. Yeah, I tried. Rome security asked me to empty my reusable carafe, I couldn't, because yeah it was frozen. Choice on a late boarding, leave security with my bottle and try to dethaw in a bathroom or ditch bottle and proceed through. If you want to pull this jam, do so with a clear, bought in store bottle. In Rome you probably won't get through but at least you won't lose your personal refillable water bottle. K? 😊😊😊❤😊😊😊

[@jeannettevelasquez7350]

Great packing video, new to me was the protective wrap for items that could break.

[@OkieJammer2736]

EXCELLENT. EXCELLENT! And needed. Heading to 5 countries next week and your videos are such a big help. Thank you! New subscriber.

[@formeremployee326]

1. Even if the climate is cold, if you are sitting by a window on a train or bus, it can still be HOT. 2. I wear roll-on deodorant. I push the tip of a metal nail file next to the ball, twist it and pour deodorant into a tiny bottle (may want to use tiny funnel). I can carry weeks worth in a tiny place. It’s easy to put on with a tissue or a finger. 3. MOUSSE-Mine is too big for a carry on. I spray as much into a bowl or measuring cup as I would use for each day I wash hair, then add a little extra. In a day or two, the mousse will be liquid or gel. Put it in a tiny bottle.

[@Yvonnekhadra]

Love your channel! Thanks for all of the helpful tips, definitely one of my favourite Travel Channels 💕

[@HappytoWander]

That’s so kind of you to say! Thanks so much for your support 🫶

[@Ren0799]

WOW Best unique travel advice I’ve heard/watched so far!! Thanks!!

[@tracybzowy2486]

Oh the binder clip toothbrush holder is a great idea. I don't it sitting wet in it's case. Large binder clips are also great for clipping over top of a razor so you don't reach in and cut yourself.

[@nazmansourian6695]

Loved the tip of the protective wrap. Had never heard of them!

[@deannabeachy5817]

I'm so happy you made a KZbin channel! I love following you on Instagram and your most recent trips on finding the cutest/unique Christmas Markets in Europe so jealous. Great tips! Packing cubes are a genius invention.

[@HappytoWander]

Aw thank you so much, Deanna!! I’ve been meaning to make one for ages so I’m glad I finally made it happen 😂 and yes - packing cubes are LIFE!

[@ALMcK70]

I like the bag/backpack slightly smaller than the suitcase tip. Would work better than the flimsy backpack I used on my last trip. The shower caps on the shoes I did last month in Germany-it was wet all week and had some mud on my boots. Good tips!

[@HappytoWander]

Ahh sorry to hear the weather wasn’t great but I hope you still enjoyed Germany! Thanks for watching :)

[@HappytoWander]

Congrats Aaran! Thanks for the comment - you're the winner of this week's postcard!! Could you email me [e-mail] with an address to send it to? Thanks again for all your support!

[@christineoneill2112]

Honestly shower caps for my wet shoes doesn't work because my husband shoe size is 11 doesn't fit at all. So, I always bring used grocery bags is so handy after used just toss it. Used grocery bag doesn't weigh much or occupy space in your suitcase. I used it also for damp, sweaty and stinky tshirt. And put some broken(cut into pieces) Irish spring soap bar because bounce dry sheet cannot suppress the stinky odor from backpacking trip.

[@mireilledionne218]

Personnally, if I know that I will do laundry during a trip, I think it's a good idea to bring a small quantity of laundry powder and a few sheets of bounce because I find that's it's hard to find it in small quantity in stores. Anyway it doesn't take much place and it doesn't weight much.

[@wamamasoma1536]

Great tips. Loved the of nesting the bags. Brilliant idea from your parents.Thank you.

[@jesskrems3946]

Really appreciate your commitment to offering environmentally-friendly tips! Thank you so much :-)

[@szhong425]

10:23 I'm chinese and my mom does this to our luggage. She says the rainbow strap also helps compress the items in the suitcase.

[@sharongalvin9433]

I love the protective wraps 😀

[@Rebecca-jr8zy]

I was always told that if you're planning on bring items back... but in a shoe box in your suitcase to make sure you leave room for those items

[@yeseniacazares95]

I love all your tips ..They are amazing. Would never of thought of some of those. My Favorite would be the shower cap for shoes, hair tie holder and tick tack container..🙂

[@whatahappylife2469]

Great tips. I have used many but the necklace and straw was a good one. I myself pack my cloths in baggies for that extra protection. Thanks for sharing.

[@suzN-NC]

I purchase small (4mm) bags for things like Q-tips, pills, etc. as they take less room than the tic tac containers from Amazon). Also because we travel so much, I have my carry-on case ready to go in a minute's notice. Thanks for your suggestions.

[@marilynwool9548]

Traveling solo to Europe. Definitely your tips and guides serve me well

[@helenstewart2085]

Love the opening shot, that is my husband's idea of packing. Dirty and clean mixed together.

[@SenterStuff61]

Great tips! Thanks! We’re planning a trip to Europe later this year and this video has been very helpful!

[@juliegroth335]

I always bring grocery bags for shoes and dirty laundry. Reuse and then throw away.

[@kelseyneighbors1901]

this helped me so much, I’m going to Europe in July and was so nervous about packing 😂

[@mekenziecornett4617]

omg, me too!! I’m only allowed to bring a carry on and personal bag, and I’m a BIG over-packer 😫

[@karenvonbargen4472]

Buy the cute travel toiletries from the store and refill them with your own stuff when they are empty

[@Dragamea]

I really really really love the way you say bags

[@ma-lu3088]

I usually spray my perfume in my suitcase so my suitcase smells delicious when I open it.

[@kaymatlock6143]

I have a cold weather packing list and a cold weather packing list. Sometimes it has to be combined depending on where I am going, but it’s still s very helpful.

[@Juanaaaa]

Thank you! Loved the tips! Baby wipes are super convenient too!

[@LaurenH100]

Girl you deserve ALLLLLLLL THE SUBS. This was amazing and I freaking love your editing style!! And the humour also made me sub hahahaha. Will definitely be binging your channel before my trip (hopefully happening) in 2021 !!!

[@rubina1868]

I grew up travelling all my life n yours is the best travel tip blog bar none.. thanks. I put my undies inside clean socks then in shoe

[@colosimoskitchen7475]

I use daily pill storage boxes to store earrings and jewelry / nice and compact.

[@Verbsdescribeus]

today packing is the sexiest topic ever :) thank you for your tips, Christina!

[@TishDavisCFO]

Definitely the most useful travel tips that I've seen on here.

[@tijay8507]

These tips have been around for many years ...google packing hacks and you will see every single one of them x

[@abbeyphillian9669]

I really felt like you were talking directly to me in this video, enjoyed watching so much!

[@krupashukla8200]

This was best and most informative video in packing for Europe on KZbin.Thank you "Happy to Wander" for your tips and efforts in making this video.

[@stevemee6640]

Pillowcase! Brilliant! I've never found a travel pillow that was any good, and just rolling up a coat/jumper never seems to quite work. On soap/shampoo &c, I always like to buy the local brand - OK apart from that roll-on I got in Colombia that basically smeared me with glue that smelled of cheap soap. But that was from a market stall, that even the local shoppers were avoiding!

[@jeffforbess6802]

That’s my favorite one

[@o0ocaramelo0o]

I just found your channel and loved it as much as I loved your face and voice I could watch you all day long! I'm surprised you don't have a million subscribers already! Any tips for traveling with children?

[@Ellaslife71]

Thanks for awesome tips about packing....Tips #8 DIY your own travel-sized toiletries! watching all the way from Belgium 🖤💛❤️

[@HappytoWander]

Happy you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching ❤️

[@Ellaslife71]

@@HappytoWander your welcome!

[@k-dramalover886]

The nesting suitcases are a universal Asian thing, I guess. My parents and family do this as well. And buy "glorious amounts of crap" too. Hahaha

[@buchielynch8863]

Loved the idea of a universal adapter.

[@nexusSix_237]

I must really have an addiction to KZbin because I've heard every single one of these "tips,tricks,hacks," time and time again over the years. Lol

[@katherinerodriguez4333]

Thanks for all the tips! Appreciate it!

[@HappytoWander]

You’re welcome! Glad you found it helpful 🥰

[@Britneymphotography88]

here tip too i like buy the set come with small travel bag with toiletries super easier to pack

[@polinaholguin4883]

I’m Your newest subscriber, you are awesome thank you for all your traveling tips.

[@annebolduc6395]

Great video. Packing cubes seem like a great idea .Thanks 👍👍👍

[@rhondalockwood9287]

So many great tips! Thank you, love all the tips!

[@AnneMB955]

Hubby and I are lucky enough to fly First in April to the UK. Usually I take carry-on only but this time I’ve decided to check in one small bag (carry on size) and take an over the shoulder bag for the flight. Two reasons: 1. Only need to carry one small bag in transit, (due to Coronavirus changes we’ll have two stopovers from Australia), 2. Most liquids will be in checked bag. This time we’re on a driving holiday so won’t need to continually lug bags around the countries. We shouldn’t be guilty about checked in items, just have arrangements that suit ease of travel. All your tips are great, thank you.

[@Strawberry_ShortDilf]

Lol this is my first time watching one of your videos and now your going to be known as travel mom to me

[@valeriaforte2366]

Best travel tips ever! Thank you!

[@KimberlyNobleWinslow]

Wow! I wasn’t expecting to learn stuff I didn’t already know! Thank you.

[@BigNightFan]

You are da bomb! Great info, video moves fast love who you are. Thanks!!!!

[@iamrob7270]

Love these tips! Sharing!

[@barbaragarcia5728]

Love the cubes, lots of great ideas.

[@ellencalomino3873]

Love it. Oven mitts

[@natiep9009]

I liked it even before watching it 😂 i like all 30 tips !!!!

[@HappytoWander]

Haha omg you’re the best!!! 😂❤️

[@momdaughtertalk8008]

Looking forward to Europe! Thanks for sharing.

[@pkshadow3168]

Great tips, some of which I haven't seen elsewhere (such as the binder clip as toothbrush stand). Charming and direct presentation, Thank you so much!! =)

[@teresabali1624]

I am grateful for all your tips. Very helpful and effecient. I am going to Lourdes, France thus Sept. 23. I plan to drink the spring water from the grotto in gallons. However my TA said NO! Who knpws what kind of bacteria is running in the water. Coming fr US, I am used to water softener and filtered water to drink. So she said enjoy your vacay and buy bottled water instead. Now airport water fountain are no difference. Have you or do you know anyone that had gotten sick from drinking local/tap water? Thanks very much for all the info. ❤

[@francinejaninesarmiento1797]

Such an informative video! Thank you for uploading this! I would love to use these packing tips using my Nomad Lane Bento bag! :)

[@TnLWolfs]

Thanks for the travel tips. Love your “waves” necklace. It’s beautiful. Would you share where you got it, please?