Create Play Travel Pacific Northwest family lifestyle and creative ideas
  • DIY
  • Kids
  • Eats
  • Homeschool
  • Lifestyle
  • Family Travel
  • PNW
  • About
  • Resources

We may have received one or more of the products mentioned below free for review purposes. Our posts contain affiliate links which allow us to earn a commission, at no additional cost to you. All opinions are exclusive to Create. Play. Travel.

International Trip Packing List – Family of 5

by Katie Wallace | Updated: August 31, 2022

Have you ever wanted to go on a family trip, but you weren’t sure exactly what to bring? Our family is learning it’s totally feasible take our kids on adventures, with a bit of planning and packing. In 2022, we took our 3 kids to visit Europe. We planned to fly into London and explore the city along with Edinburgh and Dublin. We tried to pack efficiently while still bringing everything our family of 5 would need.

Wallace family London family adventure in the UK

In late summer 2022, our family decided to go on a somewhat spontaneous month-long trip to the United Kingdom and surrounding areas. In fact, we’d been wanting to go on such a trip for awhile. When we realized we had the availability and means to visit the UK, we took the first step: we booked the flights. The next question we encountered is, what should we bring for our month-long stay?

Here’s our vacation packing list (per person) for our family of 5.

Clothes

  • t-shirts (6)
  • jeans or leggings (6)
  • underwear (7) Bra (2)
  • socks (6 pairs)
  • jacket medium weight
  • hoodie
  • pajamas (4)
  • swimsuit (2)
  • comfortable walking & hiking shoes
  • flip flops or sandals

Cosmetics

  • toothbrush
  • toothpaste
  • dental floss
  • wet brush / hair brush
  • hair ties
  • travel hair spray
  • hair straightener
  • makeup
  • makeup remover
  • compact mirror
  • face wash
  • lotion
  • sunscreen
  • bug spray
  • deodorant
  • shaving cream
  • razor
  • travel shampoo & conditioner
  • travel body wash
  • Tylenol & Ibuprofen
  • allergy medication
  • first aid kit

Gear

  • small pillow
  • blanket
  • hat
  • sunglasses
  • concealed money belt

Electronics

  • cell phone
  • waterproof phone pouch
  • camera
  • lightweight tripod
  • laptop
  • kindle or tablet
  • USB chargers
  • international power adapter

Strategic Packing

We tried to pack efficiently so that we would have the clothing, cosmetics and gear that would allow our trip to go smoothly. Since we hadn’t been to the United Kingdom, we didn’t want to rely on finding essentials there. Of course, we had to make sure the liquids we brought were the right size for the airline flight requirements.

Also, we brought enough clothes for a week. After that, we figured we would find a laundry mat to wash our clothes for the following week. Additionally, we planned to buy a few extra clothes on our trip, just for fun. My girls were excited to pick out some new outfits in Europe. Besides regular clothes, we brought jackets for cool weather, swimsuits, and supportive walking shoes.

Finally, we made sure we had an international power adapter and a power strip so we could charge our phones, cameras and devices. I learned from a previous trip that the plugs in other countries aren’t the same as the outlets in the United States. I weighed the options of bringing my Nikon DSLR camera in addition to my iPhone. In the end, I decided to bring both, because my Nikon takes much better landscape and building photos. After all, we planned to go to a lot of super cool, historic places.

Even though it’s helpful to pack efficiently for a vacation, we’ve learned we can often buy the things we forget. We may have to try something new or go without, but that’s part of the fun of a travel adventure! I hope this international trip packing list is helpful for your next family vacation.

Katie Wallace
Katie Wallace

Hi, I’m Katie! I live with my husband and 4 kids in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. I love Jesus, coffee, creative projects, photography, and traveling. I’ve previously worked as a web designer, journalist, and barista. I hope you enjoy our creative projects and family adventures!

Tags

  • Europe

Post navigation

Chocolate Goldfish Snacks
Kids Wood Wall Art | Happy Heart Design

Related posts

Augill Castle, England Family-Friendly Stay
August 1, 2024
by Katie Wallace  /  0 Comments

Augill Castle, England Family-Friendly Stay

Visiting Stonehenge with Kids, UK
January 6, 2024
by Katie Wallace  /  0 Comments

Visiting Stonehenge with Kids, UK

Exploring Tourrettes-sur-Loup Medieval Village
February 11, 2025
by Katie Wallace  /  0 Comments

Exploring Tourrettes-sur-Loup Medieval Village

guest
Recipe Rating




guest
Recipe Rating




0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

Hello

Wallace Family 2024 create play travel

Hi, I'm Katie and we are the Wallace family! We homeschool, go on adventures, and travel internationally with our four kids. I hope you enjoy our creative ideas on Create. Play. Travel.

Do it Yourself

do it yourself watermelon fruit bowl See our creative projects, kids activities, & party ideas »

Homeschool Ideas

katie wallace homeschool ideas Homeschool Tips & Ideas »

Popular Tags

  • Babies
  • Baking
  • Beauty Tips
  • California
  • Camping
  • Colorado
  • Disney
  • DIY
  • Europe
  • Fall
  • Fashion
  • Gift Ideas
  • Holiday
  • Idaho
  • Kids Activities
  • Kids Science
  • Memories
  • Pacific Northwest
  • Paper Crafts
  • Party Ideas
  • Product Reviews
  • Sensory Play
  • Snacks
  • Teens
  • Toys
  • Valentines Day
  • Videos
  • Wood Projects
  • Worldschooling

Latest YouTube Videos

Create Play Travel Youtube Videos@createplaytravel on YouTube »
Europe with kids YouTube videosEurope with Kids Video Episodes »

createplaytravel

Travel with kids tips & inspo ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒบ Creative family ideas ๐ŸŒŸ Saved by grace โžก๏ธ Follow our adventures!

Airbnb makes traveling with kids so flexible! But Airbnb makes traveling with kids so flexible! But weโ€™ve had to buy some household essentials for our stays. We usually bring our own:

trash bags, cleaning supplies, laundry soap & stain remover, sponges & dish brushes, extra toilet paper, sometimes cute decor! ๐Ÿ˜† 

The reason for this is that Airbnbs are usually not stocked with household supplies. I have my own go-to to favorite products for wiping countertops and doing laundry. 

Additionally, when we travel, we often stay in 5 to 10 Airbnbs, and itโ€™s nice to have our household essentials with us. 

Which household essentials can you not do without while traveling? ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿงป

๐ŸŒŸ Inspiring families to live creatively and make memories, through adventures ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿฉต

โžก๏ธ follow along! @createplaytravel

Traveling with kids, homeschool & adventure family
Airbnb series # 1
โœจ London destinations with kids! Part 2 Westmin โœจ London destinations with kids! Part 2

Westminster Abbey
Leicester Square
Natural History Museum

We discovered rich history, fun local culture, and fascinating science at these family-friendly London destinations!

Which spots would you explore with your kids??

๐ŸŒŸ Inspiring families to live creatively and make memories, through adventures ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿฉต

โžก๏ธ follow along!ย @createplaytravel

Traveling with kids, family adventures, homeschooling
โœจ London destinations with kids! Part 1 Tower o โœจ London destinations with kids! Part 1

Tower of London tour
Tower Bridge
Borough Market

So much history happened at the Tower of London! And the famous food market? We had a hard time choosing between so much amazing cuisine!

Creme brรปlรฉe doughnuts?? Yes, please! 

๐ŸŒŸ Inspiring families to live creatively and make memories, through adventures ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿฉต

โžก๏ธ follow along! @createplaytravel

Traveling with kids, family adventures, homeschooling
So much to see after nap time! โœจ Verona, Italy So much to see after nap time! 

โœจ Verona, Italy โ€” the city of Shakespeareโ€™s Romeo & Juliet, ancient Roman arenas, and colorful piazzas. From cobblestone streets to cute markets, this charming city is made for wandering with kids (and feeling a little smitten yourself). ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ’•

๐ŸŒŸ Inspiring families to live creatively and make memories, through adventures ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿฉต

โžก๏ธ follow along! @createplaytravel

#travelwithkids #createplaytravel #worldschooling #exploreitaly #familytravelgoals
But traveling is school right?? ๐Ÿคญ๐Ÿ˜ Places s But traveling is school right?? ๐Ÿคญ๐Ÿ˜

Places shown ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ
โ€ข Library at the British Museum ๐Ÿ“š
โ€ข Lancaster Castle ๐Ÿฐ
โ€ข Tower Bridge, London 
โ€ข CS Lewis memorial at Westminster Abbey
โ€ข Lime Park (Pemberley)
โ€ข Hughenden Manor
โ€ข Diagon Alley, Harry Potter studio tour ๐ŸŽฌ
โ€ข Big Ben, London ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

Thereโ€™s so much rich history in England!

๐ŸŒŸ Inspiring families to live creatively and make memories, through adventures ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿฉต

โžก๏ธ follow along! @createplaytravel

#travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling #kidswhotravel
Saturday morning entertainment ๐Ÿคฃ

โžก๏ธ Whatโ€™s your favorite cereal??

๐ŸŒŸ Inspiring families to live creatively and make memories, through adventures! ๐ŸŒŽ

๐Ÿฉต follow along! @createplaytravel
Kiera turned 13 this summer! I canโ€™t believe we Kiera turned 13 this summer! I canโ€™t believe we have a teenager in the family! ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿ˜ @teenglowtravel 

To be fair, we celebrated her birthday in Italy, Slovenia, and France. Our journey was such a blast, full of adventures every day! 

How special to turn 13 ๐ŸŽ‚ while traveling in Europe!

๐ŸŒŸ Inspiring families to live creatively and make memories, through adventures ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿฉต

โžก๏ธ follow along! @createplaytravel @teenglowtravel 

#travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling #kidswhotravel
๐Ÿ“ Ripon Prison Museum - Step back into the earl ๐Ÿ“ Ripon Prison Museum - Step back into the early 1800s in Yorkshire, England, where crime came with serious consequences. Even children were punished with prison time for stealing food or property. ๐Ÿ˜ญ

We walked through cold cells and learned about the forced labor and bleak meals given to inmates. This glimpse into Victorian prison life was sobering, but such a powerful experience for our kids.

Would your homeschool family enjoy this field trip? ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

๐ŸŒŸ Inspiring families to live creatively and make memories, through adventures ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿฉต

โžก๏ธ follow along! @createplaytravel

traveling with kids, family adventures
Follow on Instagram
  • Elara Pro by LyraThemes.com
  • Copyright ยฉ Create. Play. Travel. • Privacy Policy