European Travel Skills: Packing Light - Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide

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Published 2013-03-06
Packing light is essential for happy, hassle-free travel. Choose your luggage carefully — a carry-on sized convertible backpack/suitcase is the best bet for most travelers. As you pack, carefully scrutinize each item to see if it justifies hauling it around. The payoff is sweet mobility, freedom and a better trip. More European travel tips: www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #europetravel

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All Comments (21)
  • @yvonnefarrell1029
    Best travel advice here from Rick. My mom told me, "Yvonne, are you really going to carry that around France for 6 months? Try seeing how far down the driveway you go with that." Yeah, five minutes later, I was back unpacking! No regrets. Also, ship home any stuff you have bought, on the day before you leave. Your baggage will be lighter coming home than it was going overseas. Thank you, Rick and "happy travels" this year everyone 2023.
  • @ajl1239
    'Don't pack for the worst case scenario, pack for the best case scenario!' -Great advice, Rick!
  • @mikebennett146
    This is actually one of my fave vid's from him. Same with the 'toiletries kit' video. I like minimalism, essentialism, efficiency. It makes for a happier life, both while travelling and at home.
  • @ricksteves
    You can find "Rick Steves' Europe" on public television. Check your local listings — try our "airtimes finder" at our website (listed in the description), under the TV tab, to find out where to tune in.
  • @hotelsetc
    It is very important to pack light not only for easy travel but to keep away thieves. You not only want to protect yourself, but enjoy yourself. 
  • @sharonshasha3589
    When I travel I bring old clothes so I can leave clothes behind after wearing them, so I can bring gifts home.
  • @lgerback34
    Great video. Thank you for the information.
  • @bbaker777
    Great stuff and always such good, practical advice from Rick Steves.
  • @mpizar
    Hi Rick I loved the tips you gave, because they are important details that often forgotten, like the adapters. When I visited Buenos Aires, I just remembered the adapter when I was at the Hotel, and my cellphone with low battery. Thanks for your tips, they are very important for us.
  • @TenCupsOCoffee
    Snarky Rick is my favorite. "If you can't find it here, perhaps you should ask yourself how 4 million Europeans get by without it" 😂😂
  • @california4623
    I am studying abroad in Italy for about 5 months, but I expect to travel a lot while I am there and after my program ends. I have loved researching different videos on how to pack light :)
  • @submarine2580
    I am planning 2 week travel. It is a helpful advice.
  • @bokeflo
    I thought I was packing pretty light but now I'm going to aim to pack Rick Steves Light. Great Tips.
  • @Liphted
    I've used adapters that had every single style of prong while I was in the army. They are useful tools.