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**Sample Packing List** - Comfortable walking shoes - you will be doing a lot of walking there, so make sure to bring some comfortable shoes for everyday activities! - Traveler adapters - outlets in Europe differ from those in the US. - Cap / hat - during summer, the weather gets very hot, so it is best to have at least one hat or cap on you. - A bag that can be crossed over your body - there are a lot of pickpocketing incidents, so having a bag that is hard to steal is important. - Lightweight cardigan / lightweight dress or trousers - when visiting the Vatican, there is a dress code in place against sleeveless tops, crop tops, and short shorts for both men and women, so bringing something lightweight is needed for visiting religious sights. - Umbrella / a raincoat  ## **Essential Items – don’t forget these!** - Passport - Copy of your passport to carry with you at all times - Student/University Identification Card - Pepto-Bismol/Imodium, Advil, or other over-the-counter drugs, you know your body and what you may need! - Prescription medications: Carry any prescription medications in the prescription bottle with the original label and not mixed into one bag or container! - Personal Journal - Laptops/tablets, if necessary - Portable Hand Fan (Rechargeable or Hand-Wave) ## If you bring any of these items with you, put them in your carry-on, NOT your checked bag: - Camera - Laptop/tablet, if you bring one – do not put these in your checked luggage! - iPod or other music devices, charger, and headphones - We do not suggest bringing any valuable jewelry or items, but if you must, it is safer to carry them on rather than put them in your checked luggage. - Keep in mind the TSA’s 3-1-1 rule for liquids in your carry-on: 3.4 ounces (100ml) containers in 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 zip-top, plastic bag per passenger placed in screening bin. ![Screen Shot 2023-06-20 at 5.12.52 PM](https://go.rome.cisabroad.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202023-06-20%20at%205.12.52%20PM.webp?width=972&height=1374&name=Screen%20Shot%202023-06-20%20at%205.12.52%20PM.webp)   [Previous Chapter Voting From Abroad ](https://go.rome.cisabroad.com/voting-from-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) We’re Here to help: +1-877-617-9090 Copyright © 2023 Center for International Studies | Legal