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What to pack for a trip to Paris?

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I'm going to Paris, France tomorrow, and I am wondering what I should pack. I already have the basics(camera, clothes, toothbrush/paste, etc.). Is there anything else that I should carry that would help me? Any advice or personal experiences would be very helpful.

Travel Tips

A small backpack makes a good carryon bag and will be useful in your daily life. You are allowed two carryons so your purse plus the backpack will be OK.

Hold your checked luggage to ONE regular-size rolling suitcase (not more than 50 pounds).

You don't need 14 changes of clothes for a 14 day trip: Don't worry about wearing the same outfit more than once (just be presentable).

If you don't have easy access to laundry facilities, underclothes can be washed in the bathroom sink. You can also wash shirts & trousers in the bathroom sink - there will be a laundry somewhere if you don't want to do that. Shampoo takes out grease stains and a little conditioner (or "conditioning shampoo") reduces wrinkles.

1 Jacket, preferably with a hood and at least semi water resistant
1 Sweater
6 Shirts (3 short-sleeve & 3 long-sleeve)
2 Jeans,
2 Not jeans/skirts
1 Short pants
8 Changes of underclothing
2 Pair of comfortable walking shoes
1 or 2 Swimsuits (+ beach clothing & sandals if going to the seaside)
1 Set of gym clothing & shoes (optional)
1 Tavel-size umbrella

Try to choose classics, and items that you can mix and match. Have at least one set of "nicer" clothing.

Take a supply of USA toiletries and over-the-counter medications with you. The same items will be available in France, but the brands will be unfamiliar and they will cost more. Ditto with prescription meds.

Wear one set of clothing on the flight. Pack the jacket, sweater, 1 ss shirt, 1 ls shirt, 1 trousers, a set of underclothing, and basic toiletries in your carry-on. (check the rules at www.tsa.gov).

Mark or tag all checked bags with something that makes them more distinct. An example would be to attach a strip of colored tape to each side of the bag. It reduces the chance someone might accidentally pick up your bag by mistake at baggage claim (there are millions of black suitcases). Also clearly tag ALL bags >>> inside and outside <<< with your name and a good phone number + e-mail address (but not your home address). The free tags from the check-in counter are OK.

Send an e-mail message to yourself with your passport number & date of issue. Ditto with the numbers of the credit cards you will take with you. That way the info is easily accessible in case something is lost or stolen.

Hope you have a good trip!
Others

You could always tuck me into one of your bags!! I'll give you all the advice you want when we get there as long as you're paying!!
Bring a French/English dictionary....they are not very nice to American's if you don't know some basic French, trust me.