When traveling on Budget airlines you really need to follow the rules. They won't let you pay for overweight luggage. Ryan offers fees at 20 kilos (about 44 pounds) and 15 kilos (about 33 pounds). They limit the carry on to 10 kilos (about 22 pounds).
Here are some other tips for packing:
In your carry on:
Also pack a copy of your documents. They suggest 2 copies of your passport in the event your passport is lost or stolen. Also if you plan to rent a car you must have your United States driver's license. Some countries require a international license which you can usually obtain for around $20 from AAA or the National Auto Club. Always check online to see what is required for your destination country. Check to make sure you are covered when it comes to insurance. Some credit cards still offer coverage so call the credit card company that you will use for the car rental and ask.
http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/go/safety/driving.html
NOTE: I leave a copy of my passport with someone at home just in case I lose my passport and copies. I also make all copies of any reservations - I take one with me and leave with the same person I left the passport copies. That way they know where I am in the case of an emergency. This include airline, hotel, and car reservations.
Medications - be sure to pack all prescription medications in your carry on in the event your checked baggage is lost. I also take a few non-prescription like ibuprofen or tums with me in case I need them while traveling. NOTE: When traveling always carry diarrhea medicine. Your body is not use to the diet and you will be glad you had it just in case.
Financial: I always make copies of the credit/debit cards I take so that if they are lost I have the information I need to call and cancel them. I take a copy with me and leave a copy with the same person with whom I left my passport and itinerary. NOTE: I have said this in previous posts - make sure you have access to more than one bank account if you are going to be using an ATM to acquire your funds. Also - there are some European countries that only accept credit cards that are chip and pin. So if you plan to make a large purchase be sure to have the cash available if they will not take your credit card.
MISC: Now for the odds and ends you might need. If you plan to use a hair dryer, curling iron, flat iron, ect from home it must be duel voltage. Our standard voltage in the US is 120V whereas in Europe it is 220V. I am not a big fan of step down converters. I have melted several over the past years. Now I just make sure anything I take is dual voltage. See what you need for Italy and Ireland at the bottom.
I also like to pack the following in my carryon: Ear buds to access the audio on the plane so I don't have to use theirs. Ear plugs to drowned out noise. Gum if you think you will need it for the flight to pop your ears. Warm socks - it can get cold on the plane especially on an 8 hour flight and it helps to keep your feet warm. I am actually a fan of the airplane pillows and you can pick up one cheap at TJ-Max or on amazon. Sometimes I will use it as a pillow at the hotel if I don't like the smell of their pillows. On overseas flights they usually offer a good selection of movies to keep you occupied but I still bring something to pass the time like my kindle or games. I also pack some snacks in case I get hungry in between served meals. AND LAST BUT VERY IMPORTANT - you will want to get some sleep on your flight so you are not completely dead when you arrive in a foreign country. I always take a sleep aid of some type. I like Tylenol PM, ZZZZ-quill, and Xanax. You will be glad you had a few hours of sleep when you reach your destination.
Tomorrow we will talk about what to put in your checked luggage.
Adapter:
In our case this is what you will need for Italy and Ireland. Italy is on the bottom and Ireland on the top. Also here is a link if you have more questions.
https://www.voltagevalet.com/Country_C-F.html
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