City break packing list: What to bring on your next city trip

• Credit card/Debit card

• Cash (foreign and domestic)

• Phone number of your bank if you need to lock (or unlock) your card

• Consider bringing a bum bag to keep all your things in (all the hipsters are doing it)

• ID cards: Identity card and/or passport

• Driver's license (if you have one)

• Student card (if you have one)

• Health insurance card and, if necessary, proof of health insurance abroad

• Any medical prescriptions (in case you need them)

• Train ticket or plane ticket

• Hotel confirmation (with the address on it)

• Visa (if required)

• Maps if you need one—I’d recommend downloading an offline map of whatever you’re visiting

2. Toiletries

For toiletries, of course, it's all about what you need and what you use—everyone has their own routine. We've listed a few basic things that most of you will want to carry in your luggage. But no matter what you bring with you, please remember that in your carry-on bag you can only carry bottles with a capacity of 100 ml and you must put them in a transparent zip bag. Don’t be that person in the security queue.

• A zippered toiletry bag

• Shower (shampoo, conditioner, shower gel)

• Razor (the disposable ones usually make it through security, but double check w/ your airline to make sure)

• Deodorant

• Toothbrush and paste

• Moisturiser (hand, face, body)

• Sun protection (We’re pirates against skin cancer. Check here for some tips)

• Lip balm

• Cotton swabs

• Brush/comb

• Hand sanitiser

• A towel (best ones are microfibre towels - they dry quick)

3. Clothes

Most of us often take too much in your bags. Pack only the bare essentials and spare yourself the unnecessary weight. Most city breaks are for a weekend or a little more, but even if you are travelling for more than a week, you often do not need more than a few days worth of clothes. No matter where you are in the world, you'll almost always have the opportunity to wash - even if it's only in a hotel sink. Your wardrobe may vary depending on the season, but make sure you always wear comfortable, broken-in shoes!

• Trousers, shorts/skirt (or a kilt if you’ve joined the tartan army)

• Belt (if required)

• 2x T-shirts and long sleeve tops

• Pullover (worth having for a cold flight)

• Rain jacket

• Underwear

• Socks

• Pyjamas

• Sunglasses

• Hat (For warmth in winter or to shade the sun in summer)

• 2 pairs of comfortable (!) shoes

• Flip-flops (for the shower or the beach)

4. Cosmetics & utensils

• A hair scrunchy

• Make-up and make-up remover

• Feminine hygiene products

• Contact lenses + accessories

5. Travel items

• Sleep mask

• Water bottle you can refill

• Combination lock for your luggage (especially important if you are in the hostel)

• Book or magazine (Here’s some inspiration)

• Glasses (if you need them to read your new book)

6. Technology & accessories

Technology make seem like a luxury but having Google Maps on hand is an essential part of any city tripper's itinerary for a weekend break. Avid amateur photographers will also want their camera on hand. Charging these devices is also of course necessary, so make sure to bring an adaptor if it's needed.

• Mobile phone + charger

• Powerbank + charging cable (Definitely recommend for longer trips)

• Headphones

• Adapter for the socket

• Camera + battery, charging cable u. SD card

• Possibly laptop or tablet + charging cable