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Last updated on July 26th, 2023 at 03:05 pm

In this blog post, I will go through 10 great day trips from Eindhoven. If you are spending some time in the city of Eindhoven, there are many beautiful towns and cities nearby that you need to explore. The cities I have included take 2 hours or less to get there.

Don’t worry if you don’t have a car, as all of these destinations are easily accessible by public transport. All train times mentioned are from Eindhoven Central. Read on to find out where to go next…

Have a read of my previous posts which might be helpful on the best things to do in Eindhoven & 7 costly things not to do in the Netherlands.

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• 1 hour 5 minutes by car
• 50 minutes by train

Utrecht is a charming city. I would highly recommend a day trip here. It has a large network of canals lined with traditional style houses where you can simply take a stroll by and admire. Or opt to go on a canal cruise, rent a pedal boat or go supping.

Wander through the town and take a look at St Martins Cathedral and the Dom Tower, the highest and oldest church tower in Holland and Utrecht’s main landmark. You can pay a visit and walk the 465 steps of the Dom tower or take the lift to enjoy the view at the top.

You can even chose to visit some museums – Railway Museum, Centraal Museum, Museum Speelklok. Visit Kasteel de Haar, the largest castle in the Netherlands that hosted guests such as Coco Chanel, Roger Moore, Yves Saint Laurent & more. While you are there, you can explore the beautiful gardens surrounding the property.

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• 1 hour 20 minutes by car
• 1 hour 20 minutes by train

Amsterdam is on the same train line as Utrecht. But you would need a full day in both of these places. The Dutch city is a must see and there is a number of things to do there.

From cycling through Vondelpark and Rembrandtpark, to roaming the many museums, there is many activities the city has to offer. I have a dedicated blog post of must visit places in Amsterdam with more information.

• 50 minutes by car
• 30 minutes by train

Roermond is a great place to go shopping. Designer outlet Roermond has over 165 stores. Visit the Maasplassen while you are there, a network of large and small lakes, where you can rent a boat or go supping. Don’t forget to take a stroll through the city and check out the church and cathedral.

• 1 hour 5 minutes by car
• 1 hour by train

On the same train line as Roermond, Maastricht is just 1 hour from Eindhoven Central. So it is possible to do both Roermond and Maastricht in the one day with the same train ticket.

Maastricht is considered one if the most beautiful cities in the Netherlands! As well as this, it is one of the oldest cities in the country, once occupied by the Celts, followed by the Romans.

You should check out the old town and admire the beautiful churches there. Take a walk by the city walls, over the Sint Servaas Bridge whilst you admire the River Meuse. And why not take a look at what the many shops have to offer as you roam the cobbled streets.

Christmas is a great time to visit the city too as it hosts magical Christmas markets. Maastricht is not one to miss!

• 45 minutes by car
• 37 minutes by train

Breda is a beautiful city to visit. Take a walk through the city and marvel at its many attractive old buildings. Breda castle is a must see as it is an important UNESCO site in the Netherlands and had an important part to play in the history of the city.

Other sites to see in Breda are Spaniards Hole, Grote Kerk (Great Church) and the town hall. If you stay on the train, the next stop (25 mins away) is Rotterdam, so it is possible to see both towns with the same train ticket on the same day if you wish.

• 1 hour 25 minutes by car
• 1 hour by train

Another one of the great day trips from Eindhoven is Rotterdam, a must see while in the Netherlands. During World War II, Rotterdam got bombed by the Luftwaffe, so much of the city had to be rebuilt. Now, it has a more modern feel than most Dutch cities.

This port town has much to see. I have been 4 times and each time I have always done these 3 things at least: Firstly, go the Markethall – it is a really cool semi-circular building covered with art inside. It contains restaurants, bars and shops, so it is a great place to sit down for something to eat.

Secondly, I walk by the cube houses which are just outside the Markethall. Thirdly, I take a walk along the River New Meuse where you can see the ships and barges heading into the Port and then cross the Erasmus Bridge over to the other side.

I would recommend renting a go sharing scooter there to get around the city faster as I wasn’t long racking up the step count in Rotterdam. Other cool things to do include going to the Euromast Tower observation deck and doing a boat tour (a good way to view Rotterdam’s port and harbours).

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• 1 hour 35 minutes by car
• 1 hour 30 minutes by train

Go see the Binnenhof, the oldest Parliament building used in the world. Then make your way to the Ridderzaal, the central focal point of the Binnenhof. Visit the museums if you like – Mauritshuis Museum, Mesdag Museum or Gemeentemuseum Den Haag. Madurodam Model City captures many hotspots in the Netherlands in a miniature version.

Get a 13 minute bus or rent a go sharing scooter to get to Scheveningen beach. Take a walk along the beach or even go for a swim. Go to the pier, where you can do a bungy jump, ziplining or just walk along the shops or eat at the restaurants.

Tip: Visit the cute city of Delft which is 2 stops (15 mins) before The Hague on the train or 25 mins by car.

• 1 hour 25 minutes by car
• 1 hour 20 minutes by train

Two trains are needed. Firstly, get a train to Utrecht Centraal where you need to change to a the train heading to Rotterdam Centraal and ride one stop to Gouda.

Gouda, home of Gouda cheese, is such a picturesque city. Wander through the cobbled streets along the city’s many canals as you gaze at the stunning architecture.

Visit the Markt square and take in the historical buildings – especially the town hall and St. John’s church. Catch the cheese market in Markt square which is held every Thursday morning. Check out the Red Lion Windmill (a working mill) and take a walk or cycle through the Goudse wood.

How about checking out some of Gouda’s well known museums- Goudse Waag Cheese and Crafts Museum or the Gouda Museum.

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• 50 minutes by car
• 1 hour 10 minutes by train

Two trains are needed here also. You first have to get a train to ‘S-Hertogenbosch, which is just 20 minutes from Eindhoven. Many trains heading north stop here i.e. Zaandam, Dordrecht. Then change train to get to Nijmegen. This second train takes about 40 minutes.

Nijmegen is a great day trip from Eindhoven. The oldest city in the Netherlands, founded by the Romans, Nijmegen if full of history.

Visit the Grote Markt/Market Square where you will see the Church of St. Stephen and De Waagh (a beautiful renaissance style building). Take a stroll through Kronenburgerpark, a beautiful park which has old castle ruins and stunning scenery. Go shopping in Hezelstraat and view Waalbrug, the bridge that spans the River Waal.

• 1 hour 25 minutes by car
• 2 hours by train

Firstly, you need to get the train to Venlo, which is a Dutch town on the German border. This train takes about 40 minutes. At Venlo, you need to change train to RE13 and stay on it for 1 hour 5 minutes to Dusseldorf.

Tip: You still need to wear a face mask on public transport in Germany.

If you wish to escape the Netherlands, why not take a trip to Dusseldorf in Germany. Wander along the Rheinuferpromenade, the promenade located on the River Rhine. It is lined with restaurants and bars where you can enjoy some food and drink.

Check out the old town and Königsallee is where you will find all the high end shops like Prada, Chanel, Cartier and more. Königsallee is located alongside a canal lined with trees and is a lovely area just to walk, even if you are not wanting to buy an expensive piece of clothes or jewellery. Visit the Rhine Tower and see the highlights of the city from the very top: the Media Harbour, the old town, Hofgarten, Königsallee and the river Rhine.

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If you are travelling to Dusseldorf as a group with 2 or more people, listen up. I will explain the cheapest way to travel by train…

Get the NS group ticket return for the first train from Eindhoven to Venlo which will allow between 2 and 7 people. For the second train from Venlo to Dusseldorf, buy the DB day ticket for the region North Rhine-Westphalia which costs €45.70 and can be used for up to 5 travellers. You can use this same ticket both ways.

I recently done this journey and went as a group of 4 which cost €70 for group NS ticket and €45.70 for group DB totalling €115.70 or €29 each. If you were to book tickets online for adult return from Eindhoven to Dusseldorf it costs €52 each or €208 altogether. So this is a savings of €23 each.

Omio is a great app to use for buying train tickets, especially if you are going outside of the country, to Germany or Belgium. It is a one stop shop, allowing you to purchase all the tickets for multiple countries in the one place. I regularly get good deals on here.

The 9292 app is a good one to use to plan your train journey in the Netherlands. It is good because it has the latest updates if there are any disruptions to train times due to works on the lines and it also accounts for delayed or cancelled trains.

As well as this, If there are a group of people going on the journey, at an off-peak time, book your tickets here for a much cheaper price.

I hope this post gave you some inspiration for day trips from Eindhoven. If it was beneficial, share it with your friends or comment below. Plus, don’t forget to subscribe for more travel tips and tricks.

Thanks for reading,

Lisa

• Don’t forget to get travel insurance before you set out on your adventure. Safety Wing is a great choice and so reasonable.
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Last updated on April 3rd, 2023 at 10:21 am

Are you booking a long-weekend or short stay in Rome, Italy and not sure where to start with planning? Look no further – I have compiled a detailed plan to help you on your journey.

In this post, I will go through my recommendation of where to go each day. This way you can see the best of Rome in 72 hours.

What to do in Rome for 3 Days? Rome is an ancient city in Italy with outstanding art, architecture, history and religious culture. Not to mention the delicious food. As Rome is such a big city, it is a good idea to visit a specific area each day.

For example, it is a 55 minute walk from the Colosseum to the Vatican city, so you don’t want to do those on the same day, if you can avoid it. Let me walk you through the 3 day Rome itinerary now…

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Why not explore more of Italy and take a look my one week itinerary – Rome, Florence & Venice in 7 Days.

Need help packing? Have a look at this women’s packing list.

The ceiling in the Vatican museums

I would advise pre-booking tickets for the Vatican museums. We paid €21 each and used this website. If you want to get an audio guide, book here and select the option with audio guide.

These museums are really big and hold a wide selection of art. We spent 1 hour there but we did it quite fast. I would advise leaving yourself at least 2 hours to spend there. The more of an interest you have in art, the longer you will spend taking it all in.

Buy tickets to Vatican Museums here! St Peter’s Basilica Rome

When we went to St. Peter’s Basilica, there were massive crowds in St Peter’s Square (which is directly in front of the Basilica) and we could not get in to see the Basilica as there was a canonization mass on. Now, this is important…

If you want to go into the Basilica, do your research to ensure there are no important masses/canonizations etc. on in St Peter’s square when you want to go. The best time to go is between 7am and 9am when the queues are smaller.

Another way to avoid queuing is to buy a guided tour here that includes a skip-the-line feature. Or else you can just buy the audio guide here for only €5 and see the basilica at your own pace.

Tip: There is a dress code for both the Basilica and Sistine Chapel: You have to cover up – no belly tops, your shoulders and knees need to be covered and no low-cut tops either.

Buy tickets to St. Peters Basilica here! Castel Sant Angelo

Only a 9 minute walk from St. Peter’s Basilica, be sure to walk by Castel Sant’Angelo and take in the sight of this ancient cylindrical building. There is a museum inside that displays a variety of art, architecture and artefacts in Rome.

If you are interested in visiting, the cheapest way is to buy a ticket on arrival. It is free for those under 18, €2 for EU citizens aged between 18 and 25 and for everyone else it is €15. The best time to visit is after 5pm, when the queue will be at it’s lowest.

Villa Borghese Park

It will take 22 minutes to walk from Castel Sant’Angelo to Villa Borghese Park. We entered the park from the Piazza del Popolo side, which brings you up a winding hill. On top, we found a lovely view of the Piazza and the City. Wait, there’s more…

There is a charming lake in Vialle del Lago, another area of this park. Here you can see turtles swimming around, you can even rent a boat and row around the lake for €4 per person. This was a nice area for a walk and a must see while in the area. 

What’s more, we came across markets in the park too, selling fruit, veg, oils etc and with a brass band parading around. Click play below on the video for a snippet of magical Rome.

The Colosseum

Make sure to book your tickets online in advance to ensure you get one (1 ticket admits you to all 3 attractions). This only cost me €4 as I am a European citizen between 18 and 25 years old. If you are older than 25, it costs €18. We bought our tickets here.

However, if you can, I would advise visiting early in the morning or later in the evening. Since this involves a lot of walking, you don’t want to be walking around outside in peak heat (like we did). 

Tip: If you want a drink near the Colosseum, we stopped in the Royal Art Cafe which is directly across the road with a lovely view, where we paid €10 for a cocktail. But if you don’t want to pay that much for a drink, we also went into a shop and bought a cocktail in a bottle and a beer (a total of €5) and drank it on the grass in front of the colosseum. 

Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore

Just a 17 minute walk from the Colosseum, Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore is the largest Roman Catholic Marian Church in Rome. It is one of the City’s four major Basilica’s. Inside there is a mix of mosaics, marble floors and frescoes that fill the ceiling. Have a look inside, it is free to enter.

Trevi fountain

Here is the route to take on Day 3, to see more of the iconic attractions that Rome has to offer. The starting point will be near the centre at the Spanish steps and the ending point will be to the west of the City at the Giuseppe Garibaldi Monument, but there is plenty to see along the way.

You will be glad to hear that all of these places are free to enter. The Spanish steps and Trevi Fountain are the busiest. Due to this, the best time to visit is before 9am, when the crowds are lowest. That is why they are the first 2 stops at the start of the day.

1. Spanish Steps 
2. Trevi Fountain: 8 minute walk from Spanish steps
3. Vittoriano: 14 minute walk from the Trevi Fountain
4. Pantheon: 12 minute walk from Vittoriano. You do not need to pay to enter but on Saturdays and Sundays and public holidays, you need to make a reservation, which is free.
5. Piazza Navona: 4 minute walk from Pantheon
6. Basilica de Santa Maria: 16 minute walk from Piazza Navona
7. Fontana dell’Acqua Paola: 11 minutes from Basilica de Santa Maria
8. Giuseppe Garibaldi Monument: 6 minutes from Basilica de Santa Maria. Here you can get a 360 view over the whole city and is not crowded either.

WARNING: In many of these areas, there are many men trying to sell you roses, who are very persistent. You have to be persistent that you don’t want any (unless you do, then you will have many men to choose from). 

We went for food and drinks in different places depending on the area we were that day. Everywhere we went had nice food so the options in Rome are endless.

To find restaurants and pubs that are cheaper, I would suggest walking away from the tourist attractions so you don’t have to pay extra for a view of the Colosseum, for example. Here are some of the places we went that I would recommend.

Scholars Lounge Irish Pub: If you want to watch sports while you’re on holiday, here is a really great place to go. We watched 2 hurling matches here. They have numerous TV screens – while we were there, there was hurling, tennis, soccer, rugby and cricket on. They also do great food and really big portions, with reasonable prices for Rome.

Travel Book Bar is located between the Vatican City and Castel Sant’Angelo. It is the perfect place for a drink outside. We tried out some cocktails. They bring you out appetisers to have with the drinks and free food will always make me happy. It is very reasonably priced for the area and the staff are really friendly.

We stayed in ‘Appartamento in Lucina‘ which we booked on booking.com. It was €325 for 3 nights (€108 per night). It was a double room with an ensuite and a shared kitchen. This was a great price for a private room in Rome.

It is an 8 minute walk from the Trevi fountain, an 8 minute walk from the Spanish steps and 6 mins from Pantheon. The most it takes to walk to any of the major tourist attractions is 30 minutes. This made it an ideal location to see Rome in 72 hours. I would highly recommend it! 

Budget Rooms des Artistes is a hostel that has a very good rating on Booking.com of 8.4. It offers both private rooms and dormitory rooms (also female only dorms). For this reason, it is suitable for solo travellers as well as couples.

The location is about 2km from the centre, but public transport access is very good here. Castro Pretorio Metro Station is only a 1 minute walk and Termini Station is just a 9 minute walk. It might be a good idea to invest in the 2 or 3 day ticket for the metro (mentioned below), if you stay here. The prices are good here.

We arrived in Rome on a Friday Morning. We got the train from Florence and arrived in Roma Termini, which is the main train station in Rome. After this, we got the metro, which is €1.50 each, to the stop at ‘Spagna’. This stop brings you to the Spanish steps, which is quite central.

There are many exits you can take from the underground – ensure you follow the exit that mentions ‘Piazza di Spagna’. Or else you will end up at the side of a road, a good walk for the Spanish steps.  

Apart from entering and leaving Rome, we walked everywhere within the city. I advise walking as much as possible as you stumble upon many interesting things. We didn’t intend on seeing half the things we did, we just came across them as we were walking. 

We stumbled upon a car show on the street, a violinist playing and many street artists. Also we came across Vittoriano, Piazza Navona, Castel Sant Angelo, which were not on our plan at the beginning.

Although if you don’t fancy walking far, the metro, tram or bus are a cheap, convenient option. It stops at many tourist attractions – the Spanish steps, the colosseum etc.

You can get a one way trip for €1.50, 1 day ticket for €7, 2 day ticket for €12.50 and 3 day ticket for €18. These tickets are valid on the metro, trams, public bus as well as the commuter trains.

Where to find tickets? There will be ticket machines at most tourist areas and if you are passing through Roma Termini you can get them there too. More information on public transport can be found here.

Rome has 2 main airports (Fiumicino and Ciampino), so do not end up at the wrong one!

To get to the Fiumicino airport where we flew from, we got a bus to Termini and then got a train direct to the airport (€14 each). Tickets can be booked on omio.

You can also get a bus from Termini to the airport which is much cheaper (€6 each), which can booked here.

The second airport is Ciampino. There is an airport shuttle bus for €6 one way to and from Roma Termini. You can read more about the trains and buses to Ciampino here.

You can also get a Roma Pass for 48 hours (€32) or 72 hours (€52). This includes free use of the public transport network, discounts on attractions and 1 or 2 free museums/experiences (depending on if you got the 48 hour or 72 hour ticket). There are also a few more bonuses, you can read more here.

For me, this pass wasn’t worth it as we walked everywhere and the only 2 tickets we bought cost €39 for one person. In this case the Roma Pass would not have saved us any money. I would recommend planning out what you want to do first, then calculating the cost to see if you will save any money by getting the pass.

What to do in Rome for 3 Days? I believe your question should be answered in this post. By following this guide, you will fit in the best of what Rome has to offer. I hope you are all running off to book a trip to Italy, because I can tell you one thing for nothing, it was well worth the visit. Was this blog helpful? Let me know what you think in the comments below.

Thanks for reading,

Lisa

• Don’t forget to get travel insurance before you set out on your adventure. Safety Wing is a great choice and so reasonable.
• If you are looking for accommodation, then Hostelworld or Booking.com are good options with plenty of accommodation choices.
• Looking to book tours, entry tickets and more, check out Get your Guide.
• Follow me on instagram @wandererlane 🙂 

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Last updated on March 13th, 2023 at 02:12 pm

In this post, I will go through in detail how to see Rome, Florence & Venice in 7 days. This is for people who have 1 week in Italy and want to want to visit 3 of Italy’s most popular cities.

As a bonus, it even includes a half day of exploring in Pisa. In these cities you can bask in a variety of art, history, architecture and culture.

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Don’t miss out on my itinerary for 3 days in Rome here: What to do in Rome for 3 Days: 72 hour Itinerary

Have you time for a 2 week holiday? Then take a short flight (1 hour) across the water to explore the stunning Croatia – What to do in Split for a week?

• Day 1: Arrive and explore Venice
• Day 2: Explore Venice
• Day 3: Get train to Florence and explore
• Day 4: Day trip to Pisa
• Day 5: Get train to Rome and explore
• Day 6: Explore Rome
• Day 7: Explore Rome
• Day 8: Leave

Venice for 2 Days

What to Do in Venice?

Take a ride on a Traghetto on the Grand Canal

If you do not want to pay over €80 per couple, for a 25-30 minute ride on a gondola, but still want to experience a ride on a gondola in Venice then this is for you…

Take a traghetto across the canal for €2. A traghetto is like a bigger gondola and it has the two standing gondoliers that steer. So, you can still take a few photos and enjoy the 2 – 3 minute trip across the grand canal. You can see the locations of the traghettos that run regularly here all along the Canal Grande.

If you still want more and are willing to pay extra for a longer ride, you can book a 30 minute gondola ride here.

Walk along the Grand Canal and Cross The Rialto Bridge

Rialto Bridge

Go for a walk down the Grand Canal in Venice and watch the Gondolas pass by. Then take a stroll over the pedestrianised Rialto Bridge.

The Rialto bridge is definitely the most famous bridge on the Grand Canal. It features in many movies such as Cassanova, Spiderman: far from home, Casino Royale and more.

St Marks Basilica & Doges Palace

St. Marks Basilica & Doge’s Palace are both within St Mark’s Square. It is free entry for St. Marks Basilica but I would advise getting skip-the-line tickets, as there are massive queues there. Here is the cheapest place to buy skip-the-line tickets. They are only €6.

If you want an audio guide also, choose this option. You need to cover your knees and shoulders or you won’t be let in. If you would like to visit Doge’s Palace, the cheapest place to buy tickets is here.

Buy tickets to St Marks Basilica here! Bridge of Sighs

The Bridge of Sighs connects the interrogation rooms in Doges Palace with the prison and apparently it is said that the name comes from the sighs of prisoners who passed over it.

Walk along the narrow streets of Venice and browse the shops. There are plenty of souvenir shops and interestingly, many places that sell fountain pens, notebooks and glass ornaments. It is nice to take some time to wander around there.

Also, near the water by St Marks Square, there are more stalls, many that sell paintings for reasonable prices. If you do want to buy a painting while in Italy, buy one in Venice. In my opinion, the paintings on sale were nicer than those in Florence and Rome.

Where to stay in Venice?

Residenza la Veranda la Rialto – we paid €125 per night. The accommodation was really nice. We had a double room with a shared bathroom. There is a shared balcony, looking out onto the Grand Canal. It is just an 8 minute walk from the Rialto Bridge and a 7 minute walk from St Marks Square.

La Pescheria Backpackers is a good hostel option, located very centrally (2 minutes from the Rialto bridge). €75 per night for a single bed in a dorm. It has very good ratings on hostelworld.

How to get around Venice?

We arrived in to Venice Marco Polo airport. Just outside the exit on the left, the bus route no 5 AeroBus departs to Venice. Here you will find a ticket machine for the bus. The journey takes about 20 minutes to the centre and you can find the bus timetable here. A one-way ticket costs €8.

Walking to the accommodation was a little tricky for us as google maps sometimes does not work great with the tall buildings and narrow streets.

Look at where your accommodation is in advance to have an idea of what direction you will need to take when you come off the bus. If you still get lost, just ask someone on the street to help.

The high speed train from Venice to Florence takes 2 hours 13 minutes and currently costs about €50. I use the omio site to book tickets.

Where to eat in Venice?

My advice would be to go away from the hotspots like St Marks square and go down some of the narrow streets to get cheaper food. Some restaurants in the touristy areas charge up to €3 for just sitting down at the restaurant. We walked out towards Basilica di Santa Maria and 2 coffees and 2 croissants cost just €6, quite good right?

I would recommend Pizzeria l’angelo, it does very nice vegan pizza and sandwiches. Farini Pizza is another good option – it does really nice pizza slices and has nice breakfast options. The prices are reasonable too.

If you are walking along the promenade near St Marks Square, you can get take-away aperol spritz in a cup from a stall that will cost €3 (and there is a good dose of alcohol in them too). Whereas, if you were to sit down in the restaurant there, it will cost as least double.

Another tip is to bring a water bottle with you as there is loads of water fountains around the city that you can drink from. This will save you buying water when you are out.

Florence for 3 Days

What to Do in Florence?

Piazza del Duomo & Walk up the Duomo or Bell Tower

View from Giotto’s Bell Tower

Piazza del Duomo is the most visited place in the city so it should be top of your list for Florence. Here you can see the Florence cathedral. It is the fourth largest church in the world. The cathedral complex includes the baptistery of St John, Giotto’s bell tower and the dome.

We walked up the bell tower and tickets cost us €20 each here. To walk up the Duomo, it is €30 and you purchase tickets here. If you want a guided tour, here is a good option.

Buy a guided tour of the Dome here!

Ponte Vecchio Bridge

Ponte Vecchio Bridge

Take a walk across the Ponte Vecchio bridge, that crosses the River Arno. It is known for the shops built into the side of it. There are a variety of shops to explore along here.

View from Pizzale Michaelangelo

Pizzale Michaelangelo is where you can take in a panoramic view of Florence. Even though this is a bit further out (about a 25 minute walk from the Cathedral), it is worth the visit.

There is roughly a 10 minute up-hill walk which is quite steep towards the end. At the top, you can get a drink, sit down and take in the fantastic view.

There are a number of galleries in Florence. The Uffizi Palace and Gallery, Accademia Gallery, the Bargello Museum and more. We did not get around to visiting these. But if if you are interested, then you can buy tickets here.

Where to stay in Florence?

Strange Uncle B&B seems to be a good option on booking.com. It is just 300m from Florence Cathedral. The prices here are reasonable. It has a very good rating of 8.7 and the reviews are great too. It is roughly €100 per night for a double room and shared bathroom.

My Friends Hostel is another good option based on reviews and ratings online. Hostelworld has it rated at 9.3,which is classed as superb. It is just a 10 minute walk away from the Florence Cathedral. The price can be as low as €25 per night for a bed in a dorm depending on when you book.

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How to get around Florence?

We took the high speed train Frecciarossa 9403 from Florence (Firenze Santa Maria Novella) to Roma Termini. It took 1hr 35 min and was €40 each. I use the omio website to book my tickets.

Day Trip from Florence to Pisa

Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta & the Baptistery

A half day is what we spent in Pisa and is enough time to see the main attractions. After you get off the train at Pisa Centrale, you take a 20 minute walk to the square where you will cross the River Arno.

The most notable sites are all in the one square. Here you will see the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta & the Baptistery. These are stunning buildings, so take some photos, eat an ice-cream, have an Aperol Spritz and away you go back to explore some more of Florence.

We got the regional 18413 train from Florence (Firenze Santa Maria Novella) to Pisa Centrale. It took 1 hour. Tickets were €18 return and you can book them here.

Rome for 3 Days

The Colosseum

If you are doing Rome, Florence & Venice in 7 Days, ensure you leave enough time for the country’s capital, Rome. There is so much to do in this city that I dedicated a full blog post to it. Read my 72 hour Rome itinerary for more.

This is a full guide that shows you exactly what to do in Rome, has recommendations of where to stay in Rome and has information on transport around the city etc. This post also includes details of where to get your tickets for the Vatican city, the Colosseum and much more…

How to get around Rome?

Click here to find more information about how to get around Rome, getting from the train Station to the centre and the Roma Pass.

To get to the Fiumicino airport where we flew from, we got a bus to Termini and then got a train direct to the airport (€14 each). I booked online here. You can also get a bus from Termini to the airport which is much cheaper (€6 each). You can book it here.

The second airport is is Ciampino. There is an airport shuttle bus for €6 one way to and from Roma Termini. You can read more about the trains and buses to Ciampino here.

Additional Information

We went on the second week of May and it got to about 28 degrees Celsius throughout the day. So shorts and sun cream are required. The best time to visit Rome is probably September or October when the weather is still good but the crowds are lower than peak season.

Bring your travel adapter, it is the same one used in most European countries. There are three different plug types that will work in Italy (C,F and L). Click here for more information.

One tip if you have an extra day to spare in Italy, visit Bologna on the way from Venice to Florence. The train stops in Bologna, so get out for a few hours and walk around the Piazza Maggiore and eat some Bolognese!

Now, I hope you enjoyed this itinerary and have the best time exploring Rome, Florence & Venice in 7 days. Share this with your friends and let me know what you think in the comments.

Thanks for reading!

Lisa

• Don’t forget to get travel insurance before you set out on your adventure. Safety Wing is a great choice and so reasonable.
• If you are looking for accommodation, then Hostelworld or Booking.com are good options with plenty of accommodation choices.
• Looking to book tours, entry tickets and more, check out Get your Guide.
• Follow me on instagram @wandererlane 🙂 

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Last updated on April 3rd, 2023 at 10:43 am

Following my trip to Croatia, I want to share my honest recommendations on how to make the most of 7 days in Split. I will reveal the budget friendly ways of exploring Croatia from Split. After some mistakes along the way, I want to share my tips for a more comfortable and enjoyable trip. Keep reading because you don’t want to miss out! So, what to do in Split for a week?

Read my packing list for Croatia to help you pack for your trip.

Why not make it a 2 week holiday and get a 1hr 10 min flight to Venice? See my recent post on a 7 Day Rome, Florence, Venice Itinerary.

Or finish off your trip with 3 days in ancient Rome: What to do in Rome for 3 days?

Bear in mind that not everywhere takes cards, so be sure to have some cash taken out. Use bank owned ATMs and avoid independent ATMs for the lowest fees. Always complete the transaction in the local currency (kuna), if given the option, to avoid extra hidden fees. Use a card that doesn’t charge foreign transaction fees if you can. I always use Revolut.

Don’t forget your travel adapter. Type C and Type F plugs are used in Croatia, basically the plugs with the 2 round pins. This is the same one used in most European countries. You can find more detail here.

July and August will have the best weather, but it is the busiest time with all the tourists. If you want to go at a quieter time, June or September would be good. I went at the beginning of June and the temperature was around 30 degrees and we had 1 day of rain.

If you go in the summer, then you will want light summery clothes, check out this packing list for Croatia for all you need to know.

It is most convenient to fly into Split airport. Then get the bus from just outside the terminal. We used a Croatian airlines bus, it will cost 45 kuna each. More information found here. You pay the conductor on the bus. They only take cash, so be sure to have some, there are ATMs on the right just before you exit the door of the airport.

The estimated travel time is 30 minutes. This will bring you to the bus station in the centre of Split. If your accommodation is near the centre you can walk from there.

Now lets get into it & I will explain day by day what to do in Split for a week.

Cathedral of Saint Domnius

Diocletican’s palace is a UNESCO world heritage site and is probably the main attraction in Split. This is the heart of the old town and you will find many cafe’s, restaurants and shops located in the old buildings of the fortress along the narrow streets. 

These old buildings are unique and some of Game of Thrones was filmed in the cellar. It was where the dragons were kept. Nowadays, there are stalls in the cellars where items such as jewellery and souvenirs are sold. 

The Riva Promenade located beside the old town is beautiful to walk. There are more stalls to browse through here. Also, you will most likely see some massive cruise ships parked up.

There is a great atmosphere on the street. A few of the days when we were there, events were taking place. One day there was a basketball event on and another day there were supercars lining the street – Mclaren, Porsche and Ferrari’s which drew a nice crowd.

It is worth going to the palace at night also as there is live music, where people gather with a drink or ice-cream and sit on the steps to enjoy the atmosphere.

Plitvice Lakes

The oldest and largest national park in the Republic of Croatia and a UNESCO world heritage site is a must see. It is situated among the mountains and is a natural beauty.

A guided tour from Split is a great option. The tour starts at 7 am from the Gray Line office located on the Riva Promenade. You take a 3-4 hour bus trip. The tour guide explains the history of Split and Croatia along the way.

Once you reach the park, you start off with a bus ride to the upper lakes and you walk with the guide down through the lakes. Then a boat takes you to the lower lake. Here you can walk around and take in the nature of these stunning lakes and waterfalls. The duration you will be at the park will be around 5.5 hours. 

It was raining when I visited but it meant that crowds were much smaller than usual. The rain gave it a more green and luscious feel. It meant that there were more waterfalls to see than during a dry spell. My advice is to go even if the weather is not great. The climate in Plitvice is a little different and gets more rainfall than down the coast. 

After you leave the park, the bus stops at a local restaurant which does good food and is reasonably priced. The area was previously ruled by Turkey, which can be noticed in the food options at this restaurant (mainly meat). There are little to no vegetarian or vegan options. 

We paid €87 each for the tour. This includes the entry fee for the park also. You can book this tour here. 

Tip: Bring rain gear, warm clothes, snacks and water.
If you have dietary requirements, bring extra food.

Buy Guided Tour from Split Here! Bacvice Beach

Part of Game of Thrones was filmed here. It was introduced in Season 4 as the streets of Mereen, where Daenerys Targaryen and her army marched towards Meereen to free the slaves. 

Rather than getting a city tour, you can get to Klis Fortress quite cheaply by getting bus number 22, from HNK bus stop, outside the national theatre (6 minute walk from Diocletican’s Palace). A return trip costs about €3. The entrance to the fortress costs 60 kuna or €8. Tickets can be bought onboard and it takes about 20 minutes.

Bacvice beach is a 15 minute walk from the old town. It is a nice spot to relax and sunbathe. It is also ideal for swimming and you can jump off the Pier. There are many restaurants along the promenade to enjoy dinner and cocktails. Some have deals for 1 litre of cocktail for 140 kuna which is about €20.

Carpe Diem Beach

This is a must do for the thrill seekers out there. You get on a small speed boat and travel out to some of the islands, stopping at each to explore. 

We visited Brac, Sveti Klement (one of the Pakleni Islands), Hvar and Carpe Diem (part of Hvar but a separate island). As the wind was strong on the day we went, we couldn’t get to see everything on the itinerary.

The highlight for me was swimming and snorkelling in the blue lagoon (just off Sveti Klement). It was an ideal location for snorkelling and we spotted lots of fish in the crystal clear water. 

It is €115 each – this does not include food or drink. You can book this tour here.

Tip: Book this trip for the day with the lowest forecasted amount of wind for the best chance of doing the blue cave

Buy 5 Island Boat Tour Here! Marjan Forest Park

If you want to go for a hike, this is a good place to do so. It is a 4.1 mile walk, that is of moderate difficulty and will take about 2.5 hours.

You can reach the park by using the Marjan hill stairs, which is a 10 minute walk from Diocletian’s Palace along the Riva promenade. It is near the Church and Monastery of St. Francis.

If you don’t fancy a long walk, it is about 20 minute walk up steps and there is a stunning view of the city from here. There is also a restaurant here which is a great location for a drink and to watch the sunset.

View from the top of the hill in Dubrovnik

We rented a car at the last minute and went to Dubrovnik for a day. The total cost for the trip with the car was €200 (€100 rent, €20 insurance, €50 for fuel and €30 to park in Dubrovnik for the day). It is a 3 hour one-way drive. Insuring 2 people in the car is a good idea if possible to share the driving.

While we were there, we booked a Game of Thrones tour. This is interesting for those that watched the show. We were shown the different locations in Dubrovnik that were used in the series and given interesting facts. The tour guide featured in the series as one of the unsullied. The tour costs €20 each. You can book this tour here.

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If you are not too interested in Game of Thrones, another good option is to book a free walking tour here. This will take you to the most famous attractions in Dubrovnik. But entrance fees to certain locations will be extra.

We also walked the city walls. The entrance fee is €33 per person/ 250 kuna. But the views from it were amazing. You do not need to pre purchase tickets and can just buy them on the day. We had no queue in June when we went but it can get busy in peak times. In this case, early morning or late evening is a good time to go in peak summer months of July and August especially.

It will take about 1 hour to walk, and is roughly 2km long. If you want to book a guided tour to get to know the history, you can book here (this does not include entry ticket to the walls).

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It is actually cheaper for a group of 2 to get a day tour from Split so I would recommend this. You don’t have to worry about driving for a 6 hour round-trip. It costs €67 in total each and this includes a guided tour of Dubrovnik’s historic monuments and time to yourself to explore. You can book a day tour from Split here.

Tip: When travelling from Split to Dubrovnik ensure you have your passport as you pass through border control as you enter a section of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Dubrovnik is more expensive than Split. We were advised by a local that some places are known to charge tourists more than what is advertised on the menu, so be careful. 

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Before you go home or continue on your journey, it’s time to relax! The choice of beach is up to you. You could opt for Bacvice again which is closest to the centre. Or maybe you want to try Kasjuni beach which is most known for its spectacular views.

You can get a bus to Kasjuni beach which will cost less than €4 return. It is bus no.12 and will take 12 minutes. The bus leaves from Trg Franje Tudmana 1. This is on the Riva Promenade at the right side, near to Fabrique pub.

Stone Rose Apartments are very close to the beach and around 500m from the old town so an ideal location, it was a 10/10 for us. When we arrived, we were met at the door with the keys. The host was very accommodating and friendly. We had a 1 bedroom apartment, perfect for a couple or 2 friends.

The location was centrally located between Bacvice beach and the old town (10 min walk from the beach, 5 min walk from the old town). The air conditioning was a blessing after a day in 30 degree heat. The total for 8 nights was €447, a very reasonable price. 

If you are 2 friends spending 7 days in Split, this is a good option for you. It has a rating of 9.1 on booking.com and great reviews. It is a 19 minute walk to Bacvice beach and 5 minutes walk to the palace (old town).

The Twin rooms have bunk – beds and access to a shared bathrooms. This room is priced between €250 and €300 for 7 nights. You can book here.

If you are travelling alone or prefer a hostel vibe, then Backpackers Fairytale Hostel looks like a good choice. It has a rating of 8.9 on booking.com and really good reviews. The hostel is just 5 minutes from the old town and about a 17 minutes walk to Bacvice beach. A dorm room can be is as little as €14 per night.

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During our 7 days in Split, we spent many evenings at Bacvice beach and tried a couple of the restaurants along there. The food we had was good, reasonably priced and convenient when you don’t fancy walking to the centre. But, I do have some recommendations we got from a local for some of the less expensive restaurants that serve good food based in the centre.

Split is a great base to explore Croatia while on a budget. A final tip if you are looking for cheap alcohol, is to opt for the local beer – in most bars it will cost between €2 and €3. Now, are you on the way yet? I hope you enjoyed this guide on what to do in Split for a week. Bookmark this so you can refer to it later.

Let me know in the comments if you have any questions. Thanks for reading.

Lisa

Read my recent post to get inspiration for an Autumn trip Germany, Austria, Switzerland itinerary 7 days

• Don’t forget to get travel insurance before you set out on your adventure. Safety Wing is a great choice and so reasonable.
• If you are looking for accommodation, then Hostelworld or Booking.com are good options with plenty of accommodation choices.
• Looking to book tours, entry tickets and more, check out Get your Guide.
• Follow me on instagram @wandererlane 🙂 

Laos is a popular tourist destination, but it is still relatively unspoiled. This is a great opportunity to experience the real Laos and its people. In this blog post, I will take you through a complete Laos itinerary for 3 weeks backpacking. This itinerary covers some of the most popular tourist destinations in Laos, as well as some lesser-known gems.

Laos is a beautiful country with a rich culture and history. It is known for its stunning scenery, including mountains, waterfalls, and rivers. It is also home to a variety of temples, monasteries, and other historical sites.

But lets be honest, it is one of the more uncomfortable countries to travel through as a backpacker. The sleeper buses and accommodation are rougher than those of Vietnam and Thailand but it is all part of the adventure…

**The length of time it takes to get from one place to another is estimated in this post. I have been on many buses in Laos that said it would take ‘x’ length of time and may have taken 1 or 2 hours more. So keep this in mind.

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See also my previous itineraries I have written for Laos:

Kuang Si Waterfall, Luang Prabang

First you will start off in Luang Prabang. This is a good starting point as it has an international airport. Plus if you are coming from Northern Thailand, you can get the slow boat or over night bus to Luang Prabang from Huay Xai.

There is plenty to see in Luang Prabang and I even wrote a special Luang Prabang itinerary which includes all the detail of what to see and do, where to eat and stay and details about getting there. The itinerary is for a full 2 days to allow for travel time to Luang Prabang the first day.

Nong Khiaw is a beautiful mountainous town and is a great place for hiking. I would recommend at least walking up to Nong Khiaw viewpoint for sunrise. It is 30,000 kip and the views are insane.

Sleeping Lady Viewpoint is another great viewpoint. It is quiet steep and can be difficult in parts – it just takes 20 minutes and is 20,000 kip.

Even though we didn’t go, Phatok caves is another popular attraction in Nong Khiaw.

You can get a mini bus from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw which takes about 3 hours and book on 12goasia.

Stop at ‘Home Coffee’ on the way down from Nong Khiaw Viewpoint for some breakfast – they have great coffee here.

We stayed in Meexok guesthouse (about €12 per night) and booked on booking.com – the accommodation was really nice so would recommend. But if you are looking for something cheaper, then book when you arrive. There are many guest houses along the river that you can check out.

Muang Ngoy is a smaller town, north of Nong Khiaw. There are some viewpoints to check out and you can walk to some cultural villages nearby too. But, many people like it to put their feet up beside the river.

Take the boat from Nong Khiaw to Muang Ngoy which takes about 1 hour. We got the morning boat which leaves at 10:30. We bought tickets from the office where the boat leaves in Muang Ngoy.

There were a few restaurants closed when we were there. So there is not a lot of choice for food in the town. Anywhere we did try was nothing special so I won’t recommend but just walk around and check google maps for good reviews.

We stayed in Saylom guesthouse – it is located on the right just as you get off the boat. There was no air con (just a fan) but it was a nice room, overlooking the river. It was only €4 per night, ideal if you are on a tight budget.

Accommodation on booking.com is minimal, so either book in advance if you want something nice or wait until you arrive and find something then.

Because it is a bit of a trek to get from Muang Ngoy to Luang Prabang (getting the 1 hour boat and the 3 hour bus), it is a good idea to stay in Luang Prabang for a night and get a train the next morning to Vang Vieng.

View from Hot Air Balloon in Vang Vieng, 3 days Vang Vieng itinerary

Vang Vieng is a great place for the adventurers – I have created a separate 3 day Vang Vieng itinerary with all the details of what to do, where to eat, stay and more.

You can take the bus from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng. This is the fastest way of getting there – it only takes 1 hour. You can buy a ticket on LCR ticket app or at the train station.

You can also take a mini van which takes between 5 and 6 hours and book on 12goasia.

Meung Feung is a whole adventure in itself. If you want to go off the beaten track and have a unique stay on floating bungalows surrounded by locals, then you should pay a visit. Barely anyone will be able to speak English but its good fun 🙂

Be sure to have cash on you because there are no ATMs near the accommodation.

You can get a bus from Vang Vieng to Meung Feung that goes once per day. Just ask at the bus station to confirm the time. Or ask at your accommodation, they might ring the bus station for you and find out.

You will also need to bring food with you unless you rent a bike nearby because there are no restaurants close by (we found out the hard way). There is a boat that goes up and down the river with snacks and that is it.

It was hard to find accommodation but we eventually found Meung Feung Riverside and the WhatsApp number is +8562052934979. The accommodation was really nice – they are floating cabins on the river. It was roughly 25USD per night.

Vientiane is the capital of Laos and is somewhere that is nice to see but you do not need too long here. Here is an itinerary for 1 day in Vientiane.

When it was time to leave Meung Feung, we just walked towards the way out of the accommodation area and seen a van – we asked could they take us to Vientiane and he did – so that is how we got back.

I don’t actually know if there is a regular bus and it is very hard to find information online, so we just winged it!

View from Limestone Forest Viewpoint, Thakhek Loop

You should spend 4 days doing the Thakhek loop. You will stay in Thakhek on the first and last night and spend the other 3 nights staying at different parts of the loop. This loop was great and had beautiful scenery. Have a read of my 4 day Thakhek loop itinerary for the details.

You can get a bus from Vientiane to Thakhek that takes 8 hours and it can be booked on 12goasia or at your accommodation.

If you don’t fancy riding the Thakhek loop or going off the beaten path to Meung Feung, then use those days to visit Pakse and the 4000 islands.

In Pakse, pay a visit the Champasak Temple Complex. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is located about 40 kilometres from Pakse. It is home to a number of ancient temples, including the Vat Phou temple, which is one of the most important Hindu temples in Laos.

Rent a scooter and explore the variety of waterfalls, coffee plantations, and ethnic villages. It is a great place to go hiking, trekking, and birdwatching.

Here are some nice restaurants to try in Pakse – Trattoria Italiana, Sese Restaurant & Cafe la Vida.

We stayed at hostel you empire and it was basic but nice.

Or if you prefer some time to relax, head to Don Det and relax on the beach. We didn’t make it to Don Det on our trip but it is a popular stop on the Laos backpacking route.

Laos is a beautiful and diverse country with a lot to offer visitors. With its stunning scenery, rich culture, and friendly people, it’s no wonder that Laos is becoming an increasingly popular tourist destination.

This 3-week itinerary has covered some of the most popular tourist destinations in Laos, as well as some lesser-known gems.

I hope you enjoyed this 3 week Laos itinerary. If you have any questions, please comment below. Plus, make sure to subscribe to not miss out on my next posts.

Thanks for reading,

Lisa

• Don’t forget to get travel insurance before you set out on your adventure. Safety Wing is a great choice and so reasonable.
• If you are looking for accommodation, then Hostelworld or Booking.com are good options with plenty of accommodation choices.
• Looking to book tours, entry tickets and more, check out Get your Guide.
• Follow me on instagram @wandererlane 🙂 

Last updated on April 3rd, 2023 at 10:15 am

This Women’s Packing List for Croatia in Summer is just what you need if you are planning your Croatian holiday.

Croatia is an amazing destination during the summer. You will be amazed by the clear blue water and the stunning old architecture.

Be sure to try out some snorkeling, take a boat trip and visit some of the epic waterfalls. Read my post on what to do in Split for a week for all the details.

In this packing list for Croatia, I have provided quantities based on a week long trip. You can certainly pack lightly and a carry on case will be plenty of space for all you need. Tweak the quantities where needed based on the length of the trip.

Also don’t forget that most airlines allow a personal item as well as a carry on case so don’t forget to make use of a big handbag or schoolbag/backpack as well as the suitcase if applicable.

Why not explore some more of Europe and check out my Rome, Florence & Venice Itinerary for a week in the lovely Italy.

The weather is best in Croatia from June to September. Along the coast, temperatures will be mid 20s to 30° Celsius. The busiest times in the touristy places like Split and Dubrovnik will be July and August, so if you want to avoid this – June or September is a great time to visit.

• Passport
• Boarding Pass
• COVID documents if required at the time – PCR/antigen test results, COVID locator form, Proof of vaccination etc
• Wallet/Purse (cash and/or card)
• Reservations (hard copy or on your phone)
• Check out my trip planner which keeps all your reservations on one place as well as a packing checklist, expense tracker, cost calculator & more

• Phone
• Camera (plus equipment if needed)
• Chargers
• Portable Charger for when you are out for long days and need a back up
• Travel Adapter – plug type C or F is used in Croatia, the one with the 2 round pins used in most European countries, read more here.
• Headphones – listen to music/podcasts on the plane or at the beach
• Kindle/e-book or normal book for some entertainment
• Hair straightener/Hair dryer if needed
• Waterproof phone case – if you will be doing snorkeling, kayaking etc

Start with wearing the bulky items on the plane and leave them out of the carry on. This will allow some extra space in the bag. So, wear the runners, hoody and the jeans on board and let the light items in the case. I usually roll my clothes so they fit well and give me more space.

• 2 x Swimwear/Bikini
• 1 x light pyjamas
• 1 x light rain jacket or Poncho
• 1 x activewear
• 3 pairs of shorts to go with multiple outfits
• 5-7 tops/t-shirts
• 2-4 dresses/skirts
• 1 hoody
• 1 cardigan
• 1 jeans
• 7 x Underwear
• 7 x Socks
• 2 – 3 bras
• Hat

For the toiletries, be careful that the bottles are under 100ml for the carry on requirements. If not you can transfer them to the travel size bottles. You can buy them on amazon here.

• Skincare – Moisturisers, face creams, face wash
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Deodorant
• Perfume
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Body-wash
• Make-up/tan
• Make-up Remover
• Hairbrush
• Bobbles/gogos/hair ties
• Hair clips
• Dry shampoo
• Sun cream
• Razor
• Feminine hygiene products

I would advise to bring a water bottle so you can fill up at the airport inside security to avoid paying an extortionate price for a bottle of water. As well as this, bring snacks. I learned my lesson after paying €8 for a mangy sandwich in Schiphol airport.

• Snacks
• Water Bottle
• Sunglasses
• Glasses/Contact lenses
• Notebook and pen
• Jewellery
• Tablets, medicines, vitamins
• Mosquito repellent

Shoes can take up a lot of space in a suitcase so I would recommend just 2 pairs. Wear the runners or hiking boots on the plane and leave the flip flops in the suitcase.

• Flip flops/thongs/jandals/sandals
• Runners

I advise using this women’s packing list for Croatia in summer to ensure you are on track with your packing and let me know if you think I forgot anything in the comments. Save this link to your bookmarks so you can revert to this when needed.

Thanks for reading,

Lisa

• Don’t forget to get travel insurance before you set out on your adventure. Safety Wing is a great choice and so reasonable.
• If you are looking for accommodation, then Hostelworld or Booking.com are good options with plenty of accommodation choices.
• Looking to book tours, entry tickets and more, check out Get your Guide.
• Follow me on instagram @wandererlane 🙂