Originally Posted by
jltabot
Thanks for all the suggestions! Definitely lots to research now that I have an idea.
For packing light, I think I'm just gonna go with a traveler's backpack and bring a smaller day pack for day trips.
Coincidentally, I'm actually the only single one in the group but the couples are all doing their own thing for the first few days into Europe, which is why I have the 29th to the 1st to myself. We'll see where I end up I guess.
If it's hot, I'm always in shorts, so how much of a concern is safety of belongings if I'm also Asian? haha.
I didn't realize trips to Greece were that much? Even from Croatia? I think the plan is to just hit the islands and not spend any time in Athens (or wherever our port of entry is) and fly out. Dubrovnik is for sure a destination though, is there a recommended "best way to travel" for such a large group? Bus or rent a car (or big ass van lol).
It's probably a little early to be worrying about smaller details, but for the electronics I plan on bringing, are there any issues with adapters or whatever for charging phones, etc. I plan on bringing a cellphone, battery pack, headphones, and GoPro. Speaking of cellphones, I'm assuming there are kiosks in the airport to pick up a sim card for all of Europe? With unlimited data packages, how much do they normally run?
In terms of security for all my stuff, I've read about money belts. They seem dorky but how much of a concern are pickpockets? I don't plan on carrying that much cash around with me, especially if I get approved for the Home Trust Visa with 0% FX. I also plan on getting mini lock and cable to loop through all the zippers pockets on a backpack I have yet to get haha.