LarissaJay

15 hours ago, Travelling2Some said:

I'm sure you'll read similar advice a hundred times but it is true:  LAYERS.  I have traveled for months with just:  1 rain shell/windbreaker (a bit oversized so that other layers will fit under it), a light zip up fleece, a down puffer jacket that rolls up into a ball about the size of your fist, 5 thin black thermal shirts, 4 or 5 lightweight "over" shirts, 3 pair of black leggings.  Everything is either black or shades of blue so I at least look put together.  Everything fits in a carry on bag, washes easily and dries quickly.  Some combination of the above layers will always work unless you are in the tropics (which is a better place for dresses).  The rain shell is essential for anywhere in northern Europe.  If you are going to check luggage then you can obviously add a lot more stuff but those are my essentials.

Thanks so much for your reply - super helpful. I'm so impressed that you can travel with just a carryon. I'm trying to be more like you going forward. 

21 hours ago, Desdichado62 said:

Could be a heat wave with sun and +30 C or it could just as well be +10 C and rain or anything in-between.

Thanks! That's what I'm afraid of, and what is making packing tricky! 

We'll be on a Baltic cruise end of June/early July... Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Estonia, Germany, Amsterdam. Everything I've read suggests the weather can be all over the place. Should we expect rain? Bring raincoats (and if yes, do you bring a raincoat AND another coat)? Should we be planning on pants and layers? I prefer wearing dresses during the day, but wondering if - even with a jacket - that might not be warm enough. I appreciate any insight! 

Thanks for your review! I'm ordering a pair now.

On 1/11/2023 at 2:00 PM, MAVIP said:

https://www.staxi.nl/en/amsterdam-taxi/   choose english as language. We used them twice. Fair price and they do as promised.

Thank you!

I'm wondering the same thing. Sounds like taxis and ubers are generally a good way to get around... would either of those options be able to transport us from our hotel in Amsterdam to the port in Rotterdam?

Thanks for sharing your lovely photos! I felt like I was on the walking tour with you! :)