Bringing aday bagfor going out will make your life so much easier. A cross-body bag is a great option, especially for girls, and helps keep your stuff close to you to deter pickpockets. Asmall backpackis also a good option (just don’t keep any valuables in the small front pockets, ...
Europe is not made for bulk, so when I’m on the train, subway, or in a taxi, I don’t want to be bogged down by bulky luggage. And after seeing what a headache checking a bag has become while flying, it is especially worth it to pack carry on only. Traveling with kids? Then ...
A good rule of thumb when traveling on a budget is to pack less. In Europe, many companies offer cheap flights, but with high baggage fees. Save your euros by traveling with only carry-on luggage. Here are some valuable tips for packing light and having everything you need on your trip...
You might have already found some inspiration on Instagram,Pinterest, Lonely Planet’s Europe travel guide, orthis travel blog. If you can't think of a theme, then start dreaming now. This doesn't have to be written in stone, and you're free to mix and match multiple themes, but it ...
Welcome To The Savvy Backpacker Hi, I'm James and I've been teaching people how to travel Europe on a budget since 2010. I created The Savvy Backpacker to be the most comprehensive resource for planning your trip to Europe. Join me to learn more about the best travel backpacks, train...
How to plan a Europe trip Your Europe planner Travel Europe for 9€ Top Ten Tips: Your Europe Travel Planner Europe is so full of amazing places and experiences that you could travel for years and still feel like you've missed something essential. Click on the numbered steps below for de...
Suitcases would just take up a ton of space here in Germany and not be all that useful for us. We plan on using carry-on luggage and book bags to travel around Europe because it is quite difficult to carry large suitcases with you in small hotels and trains (we’ve carried about big...
Check out alternative ways to travel in Europe. If you want to see multiple countries or cities but are on a tight budget, you may want to consider acruise(exchange rates are naught for U.S. citizens onboard American ships). If you’d rather not do the work of creating your own itine...
If you travel in a big group with a lot of gadgets that all need juicing nightly, consider bringing a portable outlet as well. Pack neatly and efficiently The airport and cruise ship terminals are places where your bags will get scrutinized and screened before you are allowed to board (altho...
How to Pack for Cold Weather Travel When winter lands and you have trips planned, it can be daunting to know what to pack, let alone how to pack light enough so you don’t look and feel bulky! Know what to bring for cold weather with this helpful guide!