What travel accessories do I NEED before Paris trip?
Mar 17th, 2006, 02:45 PM
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The hanging toilietries bags are a godsend when travelling as so many bathrooms do not have counters around the sink like we are generally use to at home. I do not take anything electrical with me btw.
I do not take a bunch of "stuff" with me Heavens. I feel the best way to be comfortable when travelling is to pack as little as possible. But that is just my thinking. One item I do make sure I have though is a couple of books. As long as I can read I can handle delayed flights etc. Than I leave the finished book where someone else will hopefully enjoy it. So never come home with any. Of course I am referring to paperback books.
I do not take a bunch of "stuff" with me Heavens. I feel the best way to be comfortable when travelling is to pack as little as possible. But that is just my thinking. One item I do make sure I have though is a couple of books. As long as I can read I can handle delayed flights etc. Than I leave the finished book where someone else will hopefully enjoy it. So never come home with any. Of course I am referring to paperback books.
Mar 17th, 2006, 02:54 PM
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suze... i recommend that you invest in one today. i have rarely found a bathroom without a place to hang it. but as loveitaly says, many hotel bathrooms have no shelves or counters. they are light, cheap, and indepensible. mine has tens of thousands of miles on it. you need one!
Mar 17th, 2006, 03:00 PM
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Dear Heavens, as a European, your thread made me smile. We have lots of things here that you can buy if and when you need them - so travel light and pick up stuff as you go. Hotels have laundrey services or there are outside laundries if you get stuck. Having said that, brits are just as bad when we go "abroad", taking our tea-bags with us. Resist the temptaiton to try to take everything with you - you'll end up carrying loads of things you don't need, and you can't think of everything. Have fun.
Mar 17th, 2006, 05:28 PM
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Hi,
Most hotels have hair dryers so you're ok there. The only thing I needed on my last trip to Paris (men, you can stop reading now) was "female sanitary" supplies. There are no large drug stores in Paris (well, that I saw, and who wants to wander all over for one)so I had to go to a chemist and ask over the counter. Expensive and not what I preferred, style-wise. Other than that, I can't think of anything.
Have fun!
Most hotels have hair dryers so you're ok there. The only thing I needed on my last trip to Paris (men, you can stop reading now) was "female sanitary" supplies. There are no large drug stores in Paris (well, that I saw, and who wants to wander all over for one)so I had to go to a chemist and ask over the counter. Expensive and not what I preferred, style-wise. Other than that, I can't think of anything.
Have fun!
Mar 17th, 2006, 05:36 PM
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Heavens,
Ever since we were caught in a major blackout in Italy in 2003, we have traveled with a small flashlight that sits on our nightstand every night..a bit of assurance in unfamiliar surroundings..
Ever since we were caught in a major blackout in Italy in 2003, we have traveled with a small flashlight that sits on our nightstand every night..a bit of assurance in unfamiliar surroundings..
Mar 17th, 2006, 05:47 PM
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Good advice from all. My husband and I will be travelling to Paris this summer for our anniversary: one item I always like to pack is a scented candle. Nice for atmosphere but also to cover up smoky room smells. As far as converters go, a past post cited this: kind of wordy but lots of info.
Have a great trip! http://www.franzus.com/Merchant2/mer...&Screen=UE
Have a great trip! http://www.franzus.com/Merchant2/mer...&Screen=UE
Mar 17th, 2006, 05:55 PM
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Oh yes, a small little travel flashlight, that is one thing I do take. And I have it in my small carryone I take on the plane, have never needed it but even take it when I stay in SF as from time to time they have outages also. It is amazing how much light it give off. I always put in on the nightstand also. Do check to make sure the batteries are good.
Mar 18th, 2006, 07:34 AM
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Thanks all. Great travel advice...Will get flashlight, hang up bag for toiletries, and tissue to put in my purse for pit stops with no paper. Also some handi wipes in individual packets to carry around.
I did order a big purse from Kipling with pockets and it is very light weight. So all of that should fit.
Since I don't use wash cloths at home, don't think I should need them in France. And hopefully, will not need feminine supplies. That would be such a drag, bc it seems difficult to find a loo when you need one...I hear, in Paris...
Thanks again.
I did order a big purse from Kipling with pockets and it is very light weight. So all of that should fit.
Since I don't use wash cloths at home, don't think I should need them in France. And hopefully, will not need feminine supplies. That would be such a drag, bc it seems difficult to find a loo when you need one...I hear, in Paris...
Thanks again.
Mar 18th, 2006, 08:58 AM
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Mahya,
Since buying packing cubes, I feel absolutely liberated. It's so easy to pack & unpack when everything is right together.
3 of these babies fit perfectly in one layer at the bottome of my suitcase. I put hubby's rolled up underware in one, rolled up t-shirts in another, and my rolled up undies in the other. Outer clothing goes on top.
Several places sell different versions of them but basically here's what they look like:
http://www.magellans.com/store/Holid..._25LB397?Args=
I also love the shirt packer. It does take up a bit of room but the shirts stay nice & pressed.
Since buying packing cubes, I feel absolutely liberated. It's so easy to pack & unpack when everything is right together.
3 of these babies fit perfectly in one layer at the bottome of my suitcase. I put hubby's rolled up underware in one, rolled up t-shirts in another, and my rolled up undies in the other. Outer clothing goes on top.
Several places sell different versions of them but basically here's what they look like:
http://www.magellans.com/store/Holid..._25LB397?Args=
I also love the shirt packer. It does take up a bit of room but the shirts stay nice & pressed.
Mar 18th, 2006, 09:03 AM
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My money belt contains my passport, my airline ticket if paper, any prebought train tickets, my ATM card and 2 credit cards.
Having had several encounters with would-be pickpockets in Paris last spring (only lost my book of French menu terms), I vote for being careful, especially on the Metro.
Having had several encounters with would-be pickpockets in Paris last spring (only lost my book of French menu terms), I vote for being careful, especially on the Metro.
Mar 19th, 2006, 10:08 AM
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Wasn't me who mentioned packing cubes, unless it was to say I don't use 'em. They are mesh zippered pouches meant to organize your suitcase. To me they just seem like extra stuff in your bag, things that take up room and you can't even wear at that!
Small flashlight and earplug are musts.
Small flashlight and earplug are musts.
Mar 19th, 2006, 10:33 AM
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DON'T bother toting detergent. In France, buy the squeeze tube of Genie or Mir at any little store. It is great, removes stains beautifully and smells divine. In fact, you may be like me and love it so that you bring back a half a dozen tubes to use at home!
