What to pack.. :)

Shirts. Bring up to five short-sleeved or long-sleeved shirts in a cotton/polyester blend.

Sweater or Lightweight Fleece Warm and dark is best — for layering and dressing up. Dark colors don't show wrinkles or stains.

Pants. Bring two pairs: one lightweight cotton and another super-lightweight for hot and muggy big cities and churches with modest dress codes. (im taking a pair of jeans too)

Shorts. Take a pair with pockets

Swimsuit. Especially for women.

Underwear and socks. Bring five sets (lighter dries quicker).

One pair of shoes. (im taking three! :), keens, chacos, and toms)

Jacket. I am going to bring my ZP anorak

 scarf. make you look snazzy.

Money belt. hidden pouch

Money debit card for ATM withdrawals and a few hundred dollars in cash as a backup (in easy-to-exchange $20 bills).

Documents and photocopies. Bring your passport, plane ticket (or e-ticket printout), railpass or car-rental voucher, driver's license, student ID, hostel card, and so on.

Small daypack.

Camera.

Water bottle.

Wristwatch. Or a a small travel alarm clock.

Earplugs. a good set of expandable foam plugs.

First-aid kit.

Medicine and vitamins. Keep medicine in original containers, if possible, with legible prescriptions.

Eyeglasses, contact lenses, and prescriptions.

Sunscreen and sunglasses.

Toiletries kit.. Put all squeeze bottles in sealable plastic baggies, since pressure changes in flight can cause even good bottles to leak. (If you plan to carry on your bag, all liquids and gels must be in 3.4-ounce or smaller containers, and all of these items must fit within a single, quart-size sealable plastic baggie.) tissue packets (sold at all newsstands in Europe).

Sealable plastic baggies. Bring a variety of sizes.

Soap. A plastic squeeze bottle of concentrated, multipurpose, biodegradable liquid soap

Clothesline. Hang it up in your hotel room to dry your clothes. The handy twisted-rubber type needs no clothespins.

Small towel.

Sewing kit.

Travel information.

Map.

Address list. To keep in touch, many travelers write blogs or send mass emails as they travel. But if you prefer to mail postcards, consider printing your mail list onto a sheet of adhesive address labels before you leave. You'll know exactly who you've written to, and the labels will be perfectly legible.

 photos of your family. A small collection of show-and-tell pictures is always a great conversation piece with Europeans you meet.

Small notepad and pen. A tiny notepad in your back pocket is a great organizer, reminder, and communication aid (for sale in European stationery stores) Added to this is my supplies for classes. Notebook, pens, pencils and books.

Journal. An empty book to be filled with the experiences of your trip will be your most treasured souvenir.

Picnic supplies. Knife, fork, spoon, plastic plate

Clothes compressor. ???.. we shall see

Light warm-up suit. Use for pajamas, evening lounge outfit,

Spot remover. Bring Shout wipes or a dab of Goop grease remover in a small plastic container.

Inflatable pillow HMMM..???

 eye mask

Hair dryer. (I haven’t decided about this yet..)

Hostel sheet.  (just a sheet for the bed)

Tiny lock. Use it to lock your backpack zippers shut.

Small flashlight.

MP3/video player,

Adapters. ?? hmmm…

A good paperback.

Insect repellent. Especially for France and Italy.

Collapsible umbrella. I like one that's small and compact, but still sturdy and well-constructed enough to withstand strong winds.

Poncho.

Gifts. Hmmm… ??