Thinking ahead: packing

Many hotels in Europe do not provide washcloths.

So, add THAT to your packing list!

But here's an idea... if you have an old washcloth or two that are wearing out, you could bring it along and throw it away at the end of the trip (or, one for Assisi, one for Rome!) That way, there is just *that* much more space in your luggage for souvenirs on the way home.

This also works for old underwear... although I'd suggest not wearing those on the day we fly... just in case you get that *extra* special patdown!

You know what else works great for traveling/packing? Those mesh sponge pouffy things:

You can squish them down to almost nothing. Just bring a small plastic bag in case it hasn't dried fully when we have to move from one hotel to the next. (And again, keep it or toss it at the end of the trip)