I like to take my own shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and body wash. I use to just go to Walmart and purchase the dollar travel size clear plastic bottles. They were hard plastic and I always found it hard to access the product once it was low. Plus they always leaked. I found these new 3oz travel bottles that are wonderful. They are soft plastic - leak proof - and have a loop to hook or a suction to attach to the shower wall. I highly recommend them. I actually purchased the hook ones for the large bottles (I was a little worried about the suction holding if the bottle was full) and then a set of 3 smaller bottles with a suction. They are a little more expensive than the dollar bottles but work much better.
Walmart has in the travel bottle section a bag with a toothbrush and toothpaste. It is in a really nice plastic bag that zips and unzips. I buy a new one each trip. I just place it in my carry on so I can freshen up on the plane. I make sure to buy two different colors so I know which is mine and which is my husbands. I believe it is only a dollar or a little over a dollar. It looks like this and is great.
I use quart or gallon size baggies for medicines.
I always take two sets of ear buds just in case one gets lost or broken. I have the app called Whitenoise on my phone and it is absolutely wonderful. I also have a inexpensive eye mask so that I can put my ear buds in - turn on the Whitenoise app - place the eye mask on and sleep. I cannot sleep with the TV on but my husband cannot sleep without the TV. This solves both our problems. I can't hear the TV with the Whitenoise app and the mask blocks the lights on the TV.
If you have not purchased your travel adapters yet I highly recommend ones that can accommodate multiples and have built in USB chargers. They are a little more expensive but I feel worth it to have at least one.
SHOES - They need to be comfortable . Throughout the trip you will be doing quite a bit of walking. Don't buy a new pair for the trip. You will be very sorry. When your feet hurt - your entire body hurts.
Wipes - I take a couple travel size wipes. They have multiple uses. I use them to take off my makeup on the plane and freshen up certain personal areas. I use them as napkins in restaurants because I have been to restaurants in Europe where it seems napkins are a rare commodity. I use then in the bathrooms where at times toilet paper seems to also be a rare commodity. I always have them on me. I buy one pack just for my face and then a couple antibacterial for the other uses.
Tums - Your body will react differently overseas to certain foods. It might be the ingredients or the way the food is prepared. With that said - don't forget anti-diarrhea medicine either. As well as Tylenol or Ibuprofen.
You will deal with coins more in Europe because the lowest bill is a 5 Euro. Make sure you have something to carry the coins and yet have easy access. I always carry an inexpensive coin purse.
I normally carry a travel size flat iron but decided for this trip to try and find a normal size that is dual voltage. I ordered this one on Amazon and I really like it. It is light weight too. And the best part is that it is less than $20.
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