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Packing list for a beach week
A week where the beach is the plan and the town is the evening: Barcelona, the Algarve, the Greek islands or Bali. Less than you think, plus the three things people forget: after-sun, motion tablets and a dry bag.
Three nights of meetings plus a weekend · Any seasonPacking list for a business trip with a free day
Three nights of meetings and a weekend on the end, all in one carry-on: a jacket that comes out of the bag wearable, three shirts and a hotel laundry slip, one charger for everything, a second pair of shoes that works at the table and on the free day, and the swimwear you will regret leaving behind.
Families with children under six · AnyPacking list for a city trip with small kids
London, Paris, Tokyo, New York or Singapore with children under six: a carrier for the stairs, a stroller that folds with one hand, medicines with the dose written on the box, snacks for every line, and a plan with a nap in it.
Two people, one shared bag · Any seasonPacking list for a couple's city weekend
Paris, Venice, Lisbon or Florence for two to four nights with one bag between you: a single toiletry kit, a dinner outfit each that also works by day, one two-port charger, and the one booking that has a dress code.
European cities · Spring to fallPacking list for a European city break
Three to five days in Lisbon, Paris, Rome, London or Barcelona in a carry-on: cobbles, museums, a dinner that starts at nine, and weather that changes by the afternoon.
Southern Europe in July and August · June to SeptemberPacking list for a European summer heatwave
Rome, Athens, Madrid, Barcelona and Lisbon in July and August: 95°F (35°C) by mid afternoon, churches that still want shoulders and knees covered, a city that shuts from lunch until five, and restaurant air conditioning that makes you want the layer you left at the hotel.
Several cities, one rail route · Any seasonPacking list for a European trip by train
Paris to Amsterdam to Berlin to Prague to Vienna to Milan, or any order you like, with one bag that goes above your head, the seat reservations some trains demand and others do not, and a laundry plan every four days so the bag stays small.
Four or more traveling together · AnyPacking list for a group trip: the shared kit
Four to eight of you in one apartment or a row of hostel beds: the kit one person brings for everyone, the things each of you still needs, what a rented apartment will not have, and the money rule that stops the last dinner turning into an argument.
Solo and budget travelers · AnyPacking list for a hostel trip
Dorm beds in Bangkok, Lisbon or Berlin for less than a hotel night: the padlock that fits the locker, the towel the hostel will not lend you, the earplugs that save the night, and the half of your bag you should leave at home.
Flights over eight hours · AnyPacking list for a long-haul flight
Twelve hours to Tokyo or Bangkok in a personal item that fits under the seat: compression socks, a mask and plugs, a bottle you fill after security, a long cable, one warm layer, and the documents and downloads you need before the doors close.
City photography at sunrise · Any seasonPacking list for a photography trip
Kyoto, Istanbul, Hong Kong or Venice with a camera and an alarm set for an hour before sunrise: one body and two lenses, a tripod and the places that will not let you use it, a backup habit for your cards, a rain cover, the drone you should probably leave at home, and a flask for the light before breakfast.
Two nights, one bag under the seat · Any seasonPacking list for a two-night city break
Friday to Sunday in Milan, Venice, Copenhagen or Amsterdam with one bag under the seat: the dimensions the budget airlines actually measure, two outfits that share one pair of shoes, toiletries small enough that the liquids rule stops mattering, and the sweater everyone forgets.
Guests at a destination wedding · Any seasonPacking list for a wedding abroad
Florence, Lisbon, Cancún or Bali as a wedding guest: the outfit in a garment bag that never gets checked, a steamer for the hotel room, shoes that survive grass or sand, the gift as money in a card, and an extra day in case the bag does not arrive.
Any city, one bag · AnyPacking list for a week in a carry-on
Seven days in one bag for any city: nine pieces that make twelve outfits, one pair of shoes plus one, a sink wash every third night, and the liquids rules that changed at some airports in 2025 and 2026 but not at others.
New York and London in winter · December to FebruaryPacking list for a winter city trip
New York and London between December and February: cold outside, hot inside, and a lot of standing in line for lights and rinks.
Sydney, Melbourne and the coast · December to FebruaryPacking list for Australia in summer
What to bring for Sydney, Melbourne and the coast from December to February: a UV index of 12 means a hat, a rash vest and SPF 50+, a layer for Melbourne's cold changes and the air conditioning, a type I adapter, and nothing in the bag that quarantine will fine you for.
Bali, Lombok and island Southeast Asia · April to October dry seasonPacking list for Bali and the tropics
What to bring for Bali, Lombok and the islands in the April to October dry season: a sarong for temples, reef-safe sunscreen, mosquito protection against dengue, a dry bag for the boat, and strap sandals for flooded lanes.
London, Edinburgh and Dublin · Any month, rain includedPacking list for Britain and Ireland in any season
London, Edinburgh and Dublin in any month: four seasons before lunch, rain that comes in sideways and makes an umbrella a liability, a pub at 72°F (22°C) after a street at 46°F (8°C), a three-pin plug, and a card you tap for everything except a Dublin bus.
Argentine and Brazilian cities · October to April (southern summer)Packing list for Buenos Aires and Rio
Argentina and Brazil in their summer, October to April: beach by day and a late dinner by night in Rio, something smarter for a Buenos Aires evening, 86°F (30°C) afternoons that end in a thunderstorm, and a phone that stays in your pocket on the street.
Cancún, Tulum, Isla Mujeres and the cenotes · November to April; hurricane season runs June to NovemberPacking list for Cancún and the Riviera Maya
Cancún, Tulum, Isla Mujeres and the cenotes between November and April: a rash vest instead of sunscreen in the water, water shoes for the cenote steps, a dry bag for the ferry, repellent for the ruins at dusk, and pesos in small notes for the colectivo.
Croatia and Slovenia · May to OctoberPacking list for Croatia and Slovenia
What to bring for Dubrovnik, Split, Ljubljana, Zagreb and Lake Bled from May to October: water shoes for stone beaches and sea urchins, a hat and two liters of water for the walls at 86°F (30°C), a layer for the bura and the Alpine evenings, and euros, which Croatia has used since 2023.
Cuba and the Caribbean coast of Colombia and Mexico · Any season; the dry months are December to AprilPacking list for Cuba and the Caribbean coast
Havana, Cartagena and Cancún: 90°F (32°C) and humid, a storm most afternoons from May to October, and a Cuba where cards are not accepted and the shops have little to sell. Bring medicines and toiletries, a flashlight for the blackouts, cash in euros and repellent.
The Andes above 2,500 meters · May to September dry seasonPacking list for Cusco, Machu Picchu and altitude
What to bring for Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu: layers for 70°F (21°C) days and 36°F (2°C) nights, SPF 50, a daypack that fits the 40 x 35 x 20 cm gate rule, the passport named on your ticket, and a first night lower than Cusco.
North India's cities · October to MarchPacking list for Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
North India's Golden Triangle from October to March: 45°F (7°C) mornings and 77°F (25°C) afternoons, shoes that come off at every temple and the Taj, a mask for the smog from late October, and a bag that stays closed in the bazaar.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha · October to April (and what changes in summer)Packing list for Dubai and the Gulf
What to bring for Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha from October to April: loose layers that cover shoulders and knees, a sweater for malls chilled against 86°F (30°C) outside, serious sun kit, and the paperwork for any medicine the Gulf counts as controlled.
Cities in Europe · September to NovemberPacking list for Europe in fall
Paris, Amsterdam, Prague, Vienna and Munich from September to November: 46°F (8°C) at breakfast and 68°F (20°C) by lunch on the same day, rain that arrives sideways, wet cobbles, a sun that sets before five by the end, and a beer tent in a sweater.
A city break with a mountain or coast day · Spring to fallPacking list for hikes and day trips from a city
A city break with one day on a hill or a coast path: Arthur's Seat, the Dragon's Back, Bondi to Coogee or a Los Angeles canyon. Trail shoes that pass at dinner, a 20 liter pack that folds into your case, two liters of water for the hot ones, a blister kit, the fare for the bus back and the time you agree to turn around.
Boat days and reef trips in the tropics · All year, in each place's dry seasonPacking list for island hopping and snorkeling
What to bring for boat days from Cebu, Phuket, Zanzibar, Bali and Cancún: a mask that fits your face, a dry bag for the bow spray, reef shoes for urchins and rubble, mineral sunscreen where the rules demand it, small cash for islands without an ATM, and a way to dry gear that never dries.
Kyoto, Tokyo, Osaka and Seoul · October to NovemberPacking list for Japan and Korea in fall
Kyoto, Tokyo, Osaka and Seoul in October and November: 50°F (10°C) at the temple gate at eight and 72°F (22°C) by lunch, the fall-leaf crowds that fill every hotel for three weeks, floors you cross in socks, a typhoon tail in early October and a Seoul November that already wants a down layer.
Cities and beaches in Japan and South Korea · June to SeptemberPacking list for Japan and Korea in summer
What to bring for Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka, Seoul, Busan and Jeju from June to September: quick-dry clothes for 90°F (32°C) at 80 percent humidity, a layer for trains cooled to 68°F (20°C), a folding umbrella for the rainy season, and a plan for the typhoon day.
Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Seoul · December to FebruaryPacking list for Japan and Korea in winter
Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Seoul from December to February: Seoul at 21°F (-6°C) in the morning and Tokyo at 50°F (10°C) in the afternoon on the same trip, heated trains that cook a down coat, floors that need socks without holes, and air so dry your lips crack by day two.
Cities in Japan · March to MayPacking list for Japan in spring
What to bring for Kyoto, Tokyo and Osaka from March to May: layers for 46°F (8°C) mornings and 72°F (22°C) afternoons, shoes that come off at every temple, and the small things Japan makes hard to buy on the day.
California cities · Any seasonPacking list for Los Angeles and San Francisco
Two cities, one bag, two climates: Los Angeles at 82°F (28°C) in a dry heat and San Francisco at 55°F (13°C) under fog the same July evening. Layers over a coat, shoes for the hills, a daypack that never stays in the car, and one card that pays for everything.
Marrakech, Fes and the coast · March to May and September to NovemberPacking list for Marrakech and Morocco
What to bring for Marrakech, Fes and the coast in spring and fall: cover-ups for the medina, a warm layer for riad nights that drop to 50°F (10°C), shoes that take cobbles and dust, and the cash and stomach kit that make the souks easier.
Mexico City, Oaxaca, Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende · All year; rain layer June to SeptemberPacking list for Mexico City and the highlands
Mexico City sits at 2,240 meters: strong sun, mornings around 46°F (8°C), afternoons around 75°F (24°C) and a hard rain at about 5 p.m. from June to September. What to bring for the capital, Oaxaca and San Miguel.
Kenya and Tanzania · June to October and January to FebruaryPacking list for Nairobi, Zanzibar and a first safari
Kenya and Tanzania in the dry seasons: khaki rather than navy, because tsetse flies prefer dark blue; a soft duffel under 15 kg for the bush plane; your own binoculars; a fleece for a 50°F (10°C) dawn drive; malaria tablets and the yellow fever answer sorted before you fly; a sarong for Stone Town; and small dollar bills from 2013 or later.
Southern Italy and Sicily · April to OctoberPacking list for Naples and Sicily
What to bring for Naples, Pompeii, Palermo and the islands from April to October: shoes for basalt cobbles and Pompeii's stones, sleeves for the churches, shade and water for sites with no roof, cash for the places that matter, and a bag that stays shut on a scooter street.
Kathmandu, the valley towns and day hikes to about 2,500 m · October to April, with notes for the monsoonPacking list for Nepal and Himalayan day hikes
What to bring for Kathmandu, the valley towns and day hikes to about 2,500 m at Nagarkot and Shivapuri: a mask for the dust, layers for 37°F (3°C) dawns and 72°F (22°C) afternoons, shoes that come off at every temple, and a flashlight for the lanes when the power goes.
Auckland, Queenstown and the trails · Any seasonPacking list for New Zealand
Auckland, Queenstown and the day tracks in any season: layers for a day that starts at 41°F (5°C) and ends at 77°F (25°C), a rain jacket that is actually waterproof, SPF 50 for strong UV, sandfly repellent for Fiordland, shoes with grip, clean boots at the border and a swimsuit for the hot pools.
Travelers over 65 and anyone traveling with them · AnyPacking list for older travelers
For older travelers and whoever is going with them: medicines packed so a border officer and a foreign pharmacist can both read them, mobility aids that fold and fly free, the socks and the shoes for a long day, and the questions to ask a hotel before you book the room.
Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Malaysia (money notes are for Thailand) · All year, with a rain layer from June to OctoberPacking list for Southeast Asia
Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Malaysia in one bag: heat, rain, temples with dress codes, and most of what you forget is cheap at a local pharmacy or convenience store.
Bangkok and Singapore · May to OctoberPacking list for Southeast Asia in the rainy season
Bangkok and Singapore from May to October: a downpour most afternoons that stops in an hour, side streets that flood for another, 90°F (32°C) in between, and temples that still want knees and shoulders covered.
Cities in Spain · April to OctoberPacking list for Spain from April to October
What to bring for Seville, Granada, Valencia, Madrid and Barcelona from April to October: clothes for 97°F (36°C) afternoons and 43°F (6°C) Alhambra mornings, something with sleeves for the cathedrals, a bag that closes on the metro, and the habit of sleeping through the hottest hours.
Reykjavik, Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki and Tallinn · November to MarchPacking list for the Nordics in winter and the northern lights
Reykjavik, Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki and Tallinn from November to March: two different colds, one wet and windy and one dry and still, four to six hours of daylight in December, sidewalks of polished ice, and the kit that gets you through a night of standing in a field waiting for the sky.
Canadian, Great Lakes and New York cities · November to MarchPacking list for Toronto, Montreal, Chicago and New York in winter
The Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence and New York from November to March: 5°F (-59°F (15°C)) with the wind, salt on every boot, underground cities that let you skip whole blocks, and buildings heated to 72°F that have you taking layers off and putting them back on all day.
New York, Boston, Washington DC, Chicago and New Orleans · Any seasonPacking list for US cities
New York, Boston, Washington DC, Chicago and New Orleans across the year: a July that sits above 90°F (32°C) with the humidity to match, a January below freezing from Washington north, 20,000 steps a day, air conditioning that turns every museum into a fridge, and the bag rules at the museum door.