7 things to pack for Greece and Turkey in Spring!

This article also helps me to pack for my upcoming trip to Greece and Turkey on late April. Day time would about 18-25 Celsius, while at night can be about 12-15 Celsius, just about nice weather to walk around the city with slight rainfall. Some may find this weather perfect while some could be too cold. Here’s some of my tips:

1. Raincoat

With the uncertain weather these days, it is better to be safe than sorry! You could get the disposable ones or a nice raincoat which you could reuse for a few times, and you can get it for $5 or the transparent raincoat runway style from eBay at $16. Or you could get a small umbrella that could fit in your backpack and the raincoat, I usually keep both in case I lose any of them.

2. Windbreaker

It might get windy especially when you visit the Greek islands, so you could bring a windbreaker to protect you from getting cold, especially when you’re not used to the weather.

3. Scarfs.

Perfect for daytime to look stylish and at the same time wearing a dress that you like. You can also use it to cover around your neck. A dark, solid colour scarf would be ideal if plan to pack light and it matches most of the colours. Otherwise, bring as many as you like ;)

4. Vitamins

It goes without saying, pack your vitamins wherever you go! You might wanna consider 1000mg Vitamin C (slow release) so that you could prevent yourself from catching cold.

5. Jacket

Yes, your live saver for day and night. Speaking of which I need to get one too, or should I get it there in Greece? Well if I have time, why not right? I bought my first jacket when I travelled to Amsterdam in September 3 years ago and now it is worn out (RIP my favourite jacket in the world). I’ve worn it to Europe, Australia and Japan.

6. Layers

I bought a long-sleeve top and leggings from Uniqlo (Heattech) and they have done wonderful job to keep me warm. I’d recommend 2 pairs so you could wear one while waiting for the other set to dry.

7. Jeans

Perhaps 1 or 2 pairs for my 2 weeks stay. Actually 1 would be good enough, and dark blue jeans is preferred so you can match with most tops and perfect for day or night.

You might want to consider beanie, socks and gloves if you really can’t stand the colder weather at night, I did brought a few when I went to Europe and it was very useful especially when I visit Kent in UK, it was super cold for my Asian standard ;)