Comments on: Travel Europe | Travel Skills: Packing Light

By: SheOwnsFrodo

SheOwnsFrodo — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:38:50 +0000

Toiletries – you can buy almost everything in Europe except tampons and deodorant. Both are difficult to find. It took me three days to find tampons and one box cost more than $10. Toothpaste, etc. is everywhere. Only thing I would add is a water bottle with a filter on it. Very handy, will save you lots of money (especially on trains) and will keep you from getting sick.

By: AUlostchick09

AUlostchick09 — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:02:36 +0000

@SheOwnsFrodo I didn’t have a problem finding tampons in France, Paris at least had a good selection of female products. They were even in a little corner grocery store (not a big place) right down from where I stayed. They WERE a little bit expensive, but I chock that up to the exchange rate more than anything else. Tampax was about 6 euros/box (which at the time I went, was over $9, although now would be around $7.50ish) whereas the same size box at home, is about 6 dollars.

By: AUlostchick09

AUlostchick09 — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:05:21 +0000

@SheOwnsFrodo I agree about deodorant though, I couldn’t find solid stick deodorant ANYWHERE in Paris, they only had the liquid roller ball kind, which I hate. If you like solid deo, definitely bring enough for your trip!

By: MoonLover456

MoonLover456 — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:26:35 +0000

@SheOwnsFrodo
if u ever come to Portugal, my country, dont worry about tampons and deodorant, u can find those everywhere ^^

By: emilykbisignano

emilykbisignano — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:06:08 +0000

Another great tip on packing light is only pack the necessities. You only need the necessary amount of clothing for the duration of your trip. Be realistic about what you’re going to wear. Be comfortable and practical! I find that rolling my clothes helps to fit more when needed.

By: LetsMakeUp21

LetsMakeUp21 — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 06:21:13 +0000

@SheOwnsFrodo LOL! well here in england we can find everything we need (;

By: georgio941

georgio941 — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 05:28:13 +0000

Actually, the real reason why everything is expensive in Europe has more to do with the “hidden” ~ 20% VAT tax built into the price of every good and service whereas in the US there are some states which don’t even have any form of sales tax and online purchases are tax free as well. Keep your receipts in Europe… if you spend more than $200 you can get a refund on all the tax you paid at the airport if your a non EU citizen!

By: ArtificialSouls

ArtificialSouls — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 05:20:40 +0000

All the stuff I own already fits in 2 boxes.
Then again I’ve been the opposite of a hoarder my whole life.
My motto is, if I don’t use it, someone else should.
So I give away stuff I don’t use to people who have shown any interest in something like it. Even if they don’t need it, at least they may appreciate it more than I do.

By: MarcusLeepapi

MarcusLeepapi — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 05:05:50 +0000

This was great for two friends of mine…..Thank you..

By: Shift4g

Shift4g — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 05:00:04 +0000

What kind of is he using? I’d love to get exactly what he has.