![]() It has a cute bike on the cover which perfectly represents that city with all its bike traffic. I just added The Netherlands and Brussels to my little collection, and I’m eyeing the one for Amsterdam. Even though I’m going on a tour, I will have a little free time to explore on my own, so I like learning as much as I can before it’s time to leave. The Eyewitness Travel books are detailed with little pictures all throughout, and I love how once I return, they continue to be a little reminder of the places I’ve traveled. They totally blocked out the noisy neighbors who liked to stay up really late each night.Ī tradition I kinda started by accident back when I booked my first trip to Africa, is purchasing an Eyewitness Travel Guide each time I schedule a trip. (I never like the movies they have available on the flight.) They were also invaluable in one hotel in Italy and on the Property Brothers cruise where thin walls were an issue. The Kindle (available HERE) keeps me sane on the long flights and the Bose Noise-Canceling Headphones block out all the engine sounds of the plane so I can watch movies on my laptop in total quiet. I love this thing because I can charge my laptop, headphones, phone and Kindle all at the same time. lol I NEVER travel without my Bestek Voltage Converter. Now we get to the really important stuff, the stuff that truly matters. I have that same dressy top in a cream color and love it for those occasions when you want to dress up a bit. I wore the pants with heels that night, so though they were a tiny bit long, it worked out okay. That was the outfit I wore to our farewell dinner in Italy and it was really comfortable and a lot warmer than a dress would have been. The dressier green top with the black satin sash on the right (below) will be paired with nice black slacks, the one’s that are currently being hemmed. I will probably take those although not sure I’ll get to wear them, unless it’s underneath a sweater. I may be wearing sweater-style tops with with all my pants since it’s going to be pretty chilly. I just purchased two long-sleeved, striped shirts (a green/navy and a red stripe with blue sequinned whale) from Talbots when they had their big “top” sale going on, the one I blogged about here: Awesome Spring Sale From One of My Favorite Stores. It was invaluable on all our early morning safaris in Africa last September. ![]() I may also take my Barbour “Forever” coat, too with all its roomy pockets. I never could have managed an umbrella and a camera at the same time. It has a hood so it was great for taking photos in misty rain. The windbreaker I wore all over Italy when I walked out and left my Barbour coat on the kitchen table, will be making the trip. I think those three pairs of pants are all I’ll take since they will go with all the tops I’ll be wearing. Pants wise: I’m taking a pair of jeans, a pair of navy slacks (not pictured) and a somewhat dressy pair of black slacks that are currently being hemmed. I’m also taking a pair of casual loafers that are comfortable for walking and maybe my Sperry Topsiders, although they don’t offer as much arch support. They are sooo comfortable! (Available here: Waterproof Boots.) I’m taking along my waterproof Teva boots that kept my feet toasty dry and warm during torrential downpours in Italy. I’ll definitely be taking along my travel pillow, love that thing! (It’s available here: Travel Pillow) (Available here: Anti-theft Travel Purse) Read more about this awesome bag in this previous post: A Peek Inside My Travelon Travel Purse I’m definitely taking my Anti-Theft Travelon bag with RFID pockets, wouldn’t go to Europe without it. In the top left corner is my beloved rolling carry-on bag that will carry my laptop, camera and other assorted goodies. Below you’ll see a few of the things I’m thinking of taking with me. Since I think I’m freezing to death when it’s 50 degrees outside, I’m going to pack warmly for the trip. ![]() Those tulips better be really beautiful!!! □ Per The Weather Chanel, the weather is going to be quite chilly during the time I’m away. I’m leaving sunny weather that’s in 70’s for a place where the high each day is in the low 50’s. It feels a bit overwhelming, trying to decide what to take to a far-a-way place you’ve never been, especially when the trip is occurring during the changing of the seasons. Packing is definitely my least favorite thing about travel. ![]()
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