Here's the list for this trip:
-New swimsuit. Most of this trip involves sun, sailing, beaches and water. I've got a suit I love, but I'm going to need another. I'm a big fan of Athleta swimsuits. I'm a girl with curves, and I'm active and Athleta suits are built for people like me.
-Linen pants/capris. I LOVE linen pants/capris for traveling. Especially in hot regions. Lots of people don't care for Linen because it wrinkles. I say: Who freaking cares? It's lightweight, easy-to-pack, dries quickly and breathes well. If you aren't wrinkly, a bit worn and dirty while traveling, you aren't really a traveler, you're a vacationer.
Also, I can pack four pairs of linen pants (not that I take that many) in the space it would take to pack one pair of jeans.
-Tank Tops. I only have one, so I'll need a couple more. I normally don't wear tank tops. I'm Mormon and we believe in modesty. That won't change while on vacation, but I'll be wearing a swimsuit a lot more than normal (cringe!) and tank tops are great cover-ups. (Note: Mormons do believe in appropriate clothing wearing at appropriate times - ie: sports uniforms, swimsuits, etc.)
-Dry bag. I'll be sailing on this trip. On ferries, possibly on a gullet boat, and on a 50-ft sailboat. Sailing. On the water. Of course I'll be taking a couple of electronic gadgets. Dry bag to protect. Common sense.
-Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom. I've wanted one of these for ages. It's a great little bendy tripod that is lightweight and it's legs can be bent/wrapped around stuff to anchor it. There are SO many great shots I've wanted to get but didn't have a tripod for steady long exposure. It all changes on this trip and I'm pretty excited!
I have contemplated taking my snorkel kit, because it just doesn't get enough use and I love it - it's mine! But there just isn't room in a frame pack for a snorkel kit. Plus, the sailboat I'll be on has kits onboard. Que sera!
Oh yah... SUNBLOCK! I'll be stocking up, thankyouverymuch. Costco has a great four-pack of sunblock right now and I'll be taking an entire four-pack with me. Three weeks + Sun + Water = One very Crispy Christy. (Even with the sunblock.)
Have you visited Greece and/or Turkey? What items did you take that were crucial? What did you wish you'd taken?
So my mom and I have been looking at a European trip for next summer. She mentioned Greece, but with all the protests...I worry about that area. I hope you are safe. Remind us when you are going again? Since my mom has not been over there...we will probably do the normal, Rome, Venice, London, Paris. At least I can be tour guide knowing those spots. :) PS...ever use Europeandestinations.com? Cheapest prices I have ever found. We used it to book Italy/Romania a few years ago and it still looks like the cheapest for this upcoming trip.
ReplyDeleteLOVE that dry bag! Oh how that would have been handy back in the day, eh?!
ReplyDeleteBe careful in Greece with all the uproar! I know you will be, but make sure and take all my contact info with you just in case you run into any problems.
I would love the info you have. I did try pricing out the trip by piecing it together myself and it ended up being more. Well, except for the train tickets between Rome/Venice and London/Paris. It's cheaper to book those myself, closer to the trip. What local company should I look at the fly Venice to London? And what hotel sites or hotels would you suggest...I should price it again before buying to make sure.
ReplyDeleteI'll look into South France. That sounds great!! And I know you will be smart with Greece. I can't wait to see your pictures! Thanks for all your travel info!