What’s up! Long time no talk! I have a fun post for today. The hubs and I have been planning a trip to London and Paris for about 8 months and we are a week and a half away from leaving! Anyone who knows me, remembers what happened last time I packed for a big trip. It was my honeymoon, 2 weeks in Italy from Lake Como to the Amalfi coast during October. I packed it all in a carry on. You heard me, ONE CARRY ON BAG FOR TWO WEEKS IN ITALY IN THE FALL. It was insane and I was literally packed 4 months ahead of time because I am a crazy person. Because of this, I have had a bunch of people ask me to help them pack and figure out what to wear for trips. Since this is my first big trip since the Honeymoon I thought I would share some tips with you all. So here we go!
First I should let you know the itinerary and the coordinating outfits I picked to go along with it.
Friday: Fly out of Chicago to London on an Overnight Flight (wear leggings and comfy top)
Saturday: Arrive in London at 8:25 am. Land, check into the hotel, change clothes, eat and then head to the British Museum from there, go to the British Library for the rest of the afternoon. Then dinner at the Thirsty Bear (a burger pub).
Sunday: Tower of London to see the crown jewels, do a beefeater tour then go to the Temple Church and possibly see Buckingham Palace after that. Then dinner with friends that evening.
Monday: Visit Westminster Abbey and Churchill War Rooms. Then see the National Gallery and Trafalgar Square followed by dinner with another friend.
Tuesday: Get up early and go to St. Pauls Cathedral and climb the Dome. Then head to the train station for Paris! Then spend the evening in Paris.
Wednesday: Walk to the Arc de Triomphe and Champs Elysees then walk to the Musee L’Orangerie, grab a bite to eat then head to the Louvre then finish at O Chateau for a Tour de France wine tasting with cheese and charcuterie.
Thursday: Leave the hotel early and begin at the Orsay Museum then walk over to the Rodin Museum. After that, walk to the Army Museum and take a tour. Then walk along the Rue Cler and have a tour at the Eiffel Tower followed by dinner near the Eiffel Tower
Friday: Do the Rick Steves Audiotour of Historic Paris and see Notre Dame, Archeological crypt, Deportation Memorial, Latin Quarter, Sainte Chappelle and the Conciergerie. End at the Pont Neuf bridge. Take a Siene River Cruise then walk along the left bank and have dinner.
Saturday: Versailles all day and then dinner in Paris
Sunday: Walk around the Montmartre area and see the Sacre Couer and the Moulin Rouge. Then hang out around town and eventually find a spot to watch then end of the tour de france on the Champs Elysee.
Monday: Fly Home 😦
So here is everything I am bringing:
Let me tell you how I did it, there are a few essentials you need to do this.
Flight 001 Underwear size SpacePak
Now see how the magic happened:
Amazing!!!
That is probably the best organizing, best tips, plus greatest wardrobe choices for traveling EVER!!!! Can’t wait to read about your trip when you get back. You were meant to be a travel writer!!!
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Looks great, but how much did it weigh? You are only allowed 7kg on many airlines
Hi Marilyn, I have never thought of that. I have done this a couple times and I have never had them weigh my bag at the gate. Maybe I’m just lucky?
first of all — extremely helpful! i just did 2 weeks in europe in a carry on and wish i had visited your page first!
second, What jeans are those in the first picture? they look like they have a very comfortable waste band!
Hi Allyson!
Thanks for reading! Those are AG jeggings. I got them a few years ago at Anthropologie but I am pretty sure that AG still sells them. They are sooooo comfortable!
Hello!
Great packing tip! May I ask where you found your Clean/Laundry travel bag?
Flight 001 has the zip travel bags. The underwear size is best for carry ons
Wow! I love all the different outfit combinations. Where did you find that cute black blazer? And also is the outfit from “Wednesday” a black sweater or cardi? Thanks!
Thanks for reading! The blazer is from H&M and the top is a loose top from nordstrom 🙂
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Hey where is that crossbody bag from?I love it so much!
I got it from justfab.com. I got it a year or two ago though. Marc by Marc Jacobs also makes an awesome lightweight (read: foldable and easy to pack) and cute cross body bag 🙂
What a great post! Thank you for sharing your experience and packing tips. Would you mind telling us where you got those two pairs of flat sandals? The one in kind of a blush color and the other a metallic gray? What beautiful neutral colors that look comfy to wear while sightseeing. Thanks!
Hi Linda! I got them on sale at nordstrom. Nordstrom always has great sandals once the season starts
You have AMAZING style sense and this is such a sensible mix and match of clothes. THANK YOU!
Thanks Jenny! I have fallen off my blogging wagon but I promise to be back soon!
You have put my packing to shame. I love this post! So glad I found your blog! My husband and I are heading to London in a month and this is just what I needed to help me pack. Thanks so much for sharing this!
Thanks Felisha! Enjoy London! I am going to get back to writing again soon, feel free to follow so you get updates!
I love your lingerie bags! Where did you get them?
Can you give any more info on your crossbody bag? Brand and style? I really would love a bag like that for my upcoming trip to Europe! Thanks!
Truly amazing. You have a packing gift. I am going to the same places plus a few more for 3 weeks. Do you use a vacuum to suck the air out? Was there anything that you didn’t bring, but wish you would have?
Hi Debbie, Sorry for taking so long to get back to you! I actually bought the bags that allow you push the air out by rolling them. I needed something I could unpack and repack since we were going to multiple locations. I actually used everything on there, the only thing I missed was bringing more than one mini bottle of conditioner. Other than that it was great! Have a great trip!
Did you have to carry your suit case while you were site seeing?
Hi Lori, your hotel can usually keep your bags for you if you have time between check in/out and your arrival/departure