What to bring to Europe?

What should I bring for a trip to Europe?

• I am a teenage girl going to Europe for three weeks in June with a school group. I'm not supposed to wear short shorts/skirts or sleeveless tops because we'll be going into churches and museums, but I just need to know what type of clothing and shoes (other than tennis shoes) I should bring. Also, what electronics are recommended? Here is where I am going: -Belgium -Germany -France (Colmar, Ribeauvillé) -Switzerland -Italy (Florence, Fiesole, Venice,)

• Answer:

  pretty much what you would wear here in the summer(spring) ,you're not going to conservative countries,just be respectful when going in the churches.Have comfortable shoes(a lot of walking in Europe),some warmer clothes for the mountains,like a hoodie and jeans,raingear especially for Belgium(although you could be lucky and not see a drop,but the chances are slim).Alittle backpack is great to carry your stuff around on the daytrips,so you'll have your hands free to take pics. Pack light,so you'll have lots of room to bring back souvenirs!Be sure to buy chocolat in Belgium and try all the local cuisine in the different countries(please don't go to mc donalds,you can go there anytime when you get back) Don't take anything like hairdryers etc,as they have different plugs and voltage over there.You won't be able to use your cell,but you can take it to use when you land back home.You can charge it before you leave europe,just buy( locally )a plugconverter(a thingemejiggy that fits the outlets over there,and your plug fits in it,it's inexpensive),so you can plug in your charger,and also use it to charge your camera(make sure to bring that and take LOTS of pics),ipod or whatever.I wouldn't take a laptop,go to an internetcafe,or maybe the hotel has that available,you might meet some cute guys) I hope you have tons of fun and realize how lucky you are