Ireland in Winter (November)

Number of Days: _____

Number of Nights: _____

Location/Address: __________________

Weather: __________________________

1. Clothing:

• Warm, waterproof jacket (the best waterproof (affordable jacket) is linked in my “Travel Packing Essentials” guide. 

• Insulated/thermal layers 

  • long-sleeved shirts

  • sweaters

  • long-Johns

  • leggings/fleece lined tights

• Warm socks (wool or thermal)

• Hat / beany

• Gloves

• Scarf

• Warm pajamas

• Pants / thermal leggings 

• Underwear & socks

2. Footwear 

• Waterproof/Water resistant shoes (see the best Ireland shoes linked in my “Travel Packing Essentials” guide. 

• Accessories:

• Backpack 

• Sunglasses

• Umbrella & poncho

• Hand warmers

• Earplugs 

• Travel adapter (this is a must)

• Reusable water bottle

•  Toiletries and Personal Care:

• Sunscreen 

• Lotion

• Toothbrush and toothpaste

• Shampoo and conditioner

• Body wash or soap

• Moisturizer

• Razor 

• Deodorant

• Hairbrush or comb

• Makeup and beauty essentials

• Medications & vitamins 

• Travel towel

• Pillow Case 

• Hairspray/ gel 

• Tweezers

• Makeup

• Makeup remover

• Deodorant 

• Hair clips/ties

• First aid kit (band-aids, pain relievers, diarrhea medicine etc.)

5. Technology and Entertainment:

• Phone & charger

• Camera 

  • Batteries 

• GoPro

  • Batteries 

• Portable charger / power bank

• E-reader / books

• Binoculars 

• Waterproof phone case

• Selfie stick / tripod

6. Travel Documents:

• Tip: Bring copies of all your important documents and store them separately from your main documents. 

• Passport

• Visa (in required, US citizens don’t need one)

• Travel insurance documents

• Flight tickets

• Hotel or accommodation confirmations

• Emergency contact information

• Driver's license / ID

7. Miscellaneous:

• Cash and credit cards (I found that you don't need a lot of cash for Ireland a $20 is sufficient) *Remember that depending on where in Ireland you go you’ll need pounds and euros. 

• Airplane travel snacks 

• Travel-sized laundry detergent (for longer trips)

• Portable water filter (if planning to hike or camp)

• Ziploc bags (for storing wet clothes or protecting valuables)

• Earplugs 

• Eye mask 

8. Pre-planning

• Download offline Google maps

• Share your Google location with trusted friends/family 

• Notify your bank of your travel dates and destination

• Check the weather forecast for your travel dates