Here is a list of important practical recommendations for packing for Italy:
– An Italian phrasebook
– Notebook, writing journal
– Clothing that you can layer and easily re-wear (there are laundry facilities at the villa)
– One “nice” or slightly dressy outfit (needed for our night at the artists’ salon in Florence)
– Good, comfortable walking shoes (that enclose the entire foot!)
– A multi-purpose jacket (water resistant wind breaker with removable fleece layer)
– A small backpack, daypack, or handbag
– Reusable water bottle
– Umbrella
– Watch / travel alarm clock
– Stick drive for laptop
– Extra batteries for digital cameras
– Secure passport holder/wallet
– Band-Aids, blister moleskin bandages, athletic tape
– Sunscreen
– Any prescription medicines
– Multi-vitamins
– Aspirin/ ibruprofen
– Anti-histamine / allergy medicine
– Loperamide hydrochloride (anti-diarrheal)
– Indigestion medicine: alka-seltzer/ rolaids / pepto-bismal tablets
– Antibacterial ointment / hand sanitizer
– Nail clippers / small scissors
– Kleenex
– Contact lens solution / eye-drops
– Preferred instant coffee or tea
– Bathing suit