PACKING CLOTHING FOR A WEEK IN EUROPE IN A SMALL CARRY-ON

The secret to packing everything in a small, tiny, itty bitty suitcase is to only carry what the basics of what you need.  Seems simple but for me, leaving behind things I may possibly need is hard. 

The easiest part of the packing for me is the clothing.  That's because I learned a hard less on my first trip to Europe.  The one where I spent two weeks traveling to seven countries without my luggage. You can read about that trip HERE.

PACKING FOR A WEEK IN EUROPE IN A CHILD'S SIZE SUITCASE!

I assume if I check a bag at the airport, I will never see it again.  I will end up spending my entire vacation without my luggage and will have to purchase more clothing, makeup, and toiletries.  

Why would I think this?  Because I spent two weeks in Europe without my luggage.  I had to purchase enough clothing to get by, makeup, and toiletries.  It added several hundred dollars to my vacation that I hadn't planned to spend.

I have not made that mistake again.  I only travel with a small carry on and small backpack and traveling has become a breeze.

HOW TO PACK CLOTHING FOR EUROPE WITH ONLY CARRY ON

Packing for a week or more for a vacation in Europe using only a carry-on can be done!

This will go into my carry-on, electronics will go into black bag, and I will be wearing the flights clothing.

We will be flying Ryanair once we get to Spain and they have very strict (and small) luggage requirements.  You can have one free carry-on that is no larger than 21.6 x 15.74 x 7.87 inches including wheels and handles so think child size suitcase.

So even though you want to look good, you also have to be practical.  Stick with pieces that mix and match.  My daughter and I spent 16 days in Europe with no luggage since they lost it on the trip over.  You CAN get by with only one pair of jeans by washing them every night when you take a shower.  Same with you undergarments and other clothing.  It's also a good excuse to go shopping.

Hope this helps you with packing your small carry one.