Independent Travel in Europe

Underwear/Undergarments - quick-drying if at all possible.

Socks (All quick-drying if possible - 2 pairs athletic socks and 2 pairs trouser socks for him; for her a couple of pairs of trouser socks, and a couple of pairs of ankle socks.)

Warm socks (one pair)

Jacket (Jacket with at least some of these features: hood, security pockets, removable fleece vest lining, and removable sleeves).

Shoes (one or two pairs of walking shoes, or one pair of walking shoes and one pair of sturdy walking sandals)

Pants (one pair medium to dark blue jeans; one pair black casual pants or one pair light-coloured pants).

Shorts – for him - two pairs light-coloured walking shorts OR one pair of walking shorts and one pair of light-coloured, lightweight pants) For her - one pair (for hiking or beachwear).

For her: two travel skirts (one black; one coloured)

Shirts – for him: three short-sleeved T-shirts; one golf shirt, one white long-sleeved shirt, one short-sleeved shirt, one turtleneck.

Shirts – for her: T-shirts - two sleeveless, two short-sleeved, one long-sleeved; Also two tank tops; one white blouse. Possibly one turtleneck.

For her: A vest with security pockets that can double as a sleeveless blouse.

One sweater

Shawl (for her – I recommend a Pashmina scarf/shawl)

Hat

Gloves

Scarves (One warm scarf for him; two scarves to be used as accessories for her)

Exercise pants (yoga pants or lightweight sweat pants, if required).

Sleepwear & slippers (preferably soft slippers)

Swimsuit (bathing suit)

Watch

Jewellery (not expensive - you don't want to attract attention or regret the loss if it goes missing).

Comfort and Pharmacy

Sleepsack (for camping or hostels)
Eyeglasses/contact lenses
Sunglasses
Lens cleaning solution & cloth
Eye mask (for sleeping on plane)
Chewing gum (helps alleviate ear pressure during take-offs and landings)
Tissues (travel-size packs)
Vitamins
First-aid kit
Cotton swabs
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste or tooth soap
Dental floss
Hand/body lotion
Sunscreen
Nail care kit (travel size)
Tweezers
Comb/hairbrush
Hairdryer (might not be necessary if provided at hotel/hostel/apartment)
Facecloth (or loofah glove)
Medium-sized towel
Razor and shaving supplies
Travel-size soap
Shampoo/conditioner
Deodorant
Prescription drugs/medecine
Cosmetics(minimum)            
Feminine hygiene products
Birth control
Sewing kit
Tote bag(Note that some grocery stores in Europe don't provide paper or plastic bags)
Packable daypack
Ziplock bags
Travel umbrella
Universal sink plug
Travel-size laundry soap
Reading material (or E-book reader or MP3 player with audio books, etc.)
Pre-moistened handwipes
Neck rest/pillow (for sleeping on flights, trains, etc.

Passports
Driver's license
International Driver's License (if required)
Airline tickets
Trip itinerary (with addresses and phone numbers - should be carried by everyone in the group)
Addresses & phone numbers for your country's embassies & consulates abroad
Two different ATM cards
Two or three credit cards
Two different debt cards)
Credit cards, debit cards, and ATM card - companies' phone numbers in case of theft
List of medications, if required
Medical/health insurance card/documentation
Travel insurance (trip cancellation, lost luggage etc.)

Auto rental - confirmation documentation (if applicable)
Collision insurance for auto rental (check if your credit card provides this benefit)
Train tickets or Rail Pass (if applicable)
Inter-city bus pass or tickets (if applicable)
Accommodations - confirmations (Also addresses, names, phone numbers, directions, parking info)
Contact information for family/friends
Dictionary/phrasebook
Map
Guidebook (limit to one or two or print off info from favorite travel sites)
Pen/pencil
Notepad/journal
Moneybelt
Travel wallet (only carry essential cards, documents, etc)
Foreign currency
   (You will need some when you arrive for bus or    train tickets or taxi fare)
US or Canadian money (emergency money)
Luggage tags
Housekeys

Note: Photocopy or scan & print copies of all documentation, credit cards, ATM cards, debit cards and pack separately from originals.
OR Scan and upload copies onto a USB stick.
Also, leave a copy of your itinerary with a family member/friend.