City Sightseer Staples

Here at the Francois household, we’ve been busy preparing for our trip abroad, not only trying to think through what we’d like to see in each city, but also what to pack. Since I’m not checking a bag for our 14 day trip across the pond (carry-on only, baby!), I want to make sure I’m thoughtful about what actually makes the cut and into my carry-on. I’ve chosen not to check a bag because we’ll be traveling across several cities, and who wants to lug a giant, heavy suitcase over cobblestone streets or carry a 50 pound pack on your back from city to city? Not I! We plan to divide our time between metropolitan cities (Paris & Rome), rural hikes (Zermatt & Amalfi Coast),  and the beach (Positano), so we’ll be packing accordingly for each of these three experiences.

Here are a few of the key pieces I’ll be packing for our city exploration:

Fedora | Lightweight Linen Scarf | Shades | Cross Body Satchel | City Maps 2Go Pro App (no wifi needed for this app!) | Good Camera | Comfy Shoes