34 Items To Pack When Going On A City Break


For my 21st I went to Amsterdam for a weekend. Prior to that, for my 18th I went to Dublin for a weekend. A month ago, I went to London for two days. And as much as I enjoyed these holidays looking back. I struggled with certain aspects because I was not prepared for a City holiday.
Amsterdam Ice Bar


When I think of a holiday, I imagine myself lying by a pool with multiple cocktails surrounded by me. That when I was packing for my City holiday... I just was not prepared AT ALL. I have another City holiday booked for next weekend and I thought I would share my essential list.

  1. Passport (all depending)
  2. Money 
  3. ID 
  4. Boarding Pass (all depending)
  5. Train/Bus ticket , Printed Maps of routes (e.g. trains stop to hotel)
  6. Phone
  7. Phone Charger and Power bank (You will go through your battery if you’re taking photos) 
  8. Electronic plug converter (if necessary) 
  9. Earphones 
  10. Debit Card – if you are going abroad, I recommend you let your bank know before you depart, this can avoid charges all dependent on what bank you are with 
  11. Pack bag – YOU WILL BE LIVING FROM IT. 
  12. Small bag – for nights out etc etc. 
  13. Eyewear (Contact lenses, sun glasses, glasses etc..) 
  14. Sun cream (if needed)
  15. Rain mac (You never know with the weather) 
  16. Umbrella 
  17. Underwear
  18. Tops/Cardigan/Hoodie  
  19. Jeans /Skirts/Shorts
  20. Plastic Bag for dirty Laundry 
  21. Comfortable shoes!! 
  22. Plasters for Blisters
  23. Water bottle 
  24. Make-up bag
  25. Foundation
  26. Concealer 
  27. Eyeshadow 
  28. Eyebrow pencil 
  29. Eyeliner
  30.  Lipstick 
  31. Hair brush 
  32. Hair clips 
  33. Bobble’s 
  34. Wet wipes