Travel Reference
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Corkscrew/bottle opener. You shouldn't have any trouble finding a corkscrew in Europe,
but pick one up before you leave if you can't wait to drink. Also, bring a bottle opener because
most beer bottles aren't twist off.
Toiletries
Try to minimize the amount of toiletries you bring because they add a ton of weight. Remem-
ber, you can buy pretty much anything once you arrive in Europe.
Shampoo/conditioner/bodywash. Pour liquids into those small travel-sized bottles.
GoToob travel bottles are some of the best.
Non-aerosol dry shampoo. Dry shampoo is amazing for getting your hair ready when you
don't have time for a shower.
Toothpaste and toothbrush. I made the mistake of buying a travel toothbrush on my first
trip abroad—it sucked. Now I use a normal toothbrush and a toothbrush cover. I did find that
dental floss was much more expensive in Europe, so buy some at home.
Shaving stuff. Razors are more expensive in Europe so bring your own. You can buy shav-
ing cream anywhere.
Deodorant. I've found that deodorant in Europe doesn't seem to work as well—maybe it
was all in my head.
Lip balm with sunscreen. Nivea makes a lot of great lip balm that's sold all over Europe.
But if there is brand you really like, you might want to bring it with you.
Contact lens/solution/glasses. Contact solution is actually a pain to buy and is normally
only sold in pharmacies. Plus it isn't cheap. I'd recommend bringing your own if you can or at
least enough to get you through a few days.
Makeup. It is best to bring only the basics when it comes to makeup because it is easy to go
overboard. Below are some basic ideas, but you can decide on what is important to you.
You can wear minimal makeup but look polished by wearing a strong lipstick . You can also
use lipstick as a blush so it is a good way to cut the amount of makeup you bring. BB Cream
is a great “all-in-one” product. It's a moisturizer, contains sunscreen, provides light coverage
as a basic foundation, and it evens skin tone. Mascara should be changed every three months
so this is a great excuse to buy a new bottle. Cream blush is nice because you don't need any
brushes.
Condoms. Some souvenirs are no fun, so it is better to be safe than sorry. I'd buy them be-
fore you go.
Fabric freshener. Your clothes will probably smell a bit funky after a while . . . so travel-
sized fabric spray is a good way to stay a little fresher.
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