A rolling suitcase is preferable. Go for a light weight suitcase. You are limited to 50lbs. No need to use a suitcase that adds weight to your load!
Lightweight clothing that can be layered
Long-sleeved shirts
Sweaters or fleece jacket
T-shirts and tank tops (respectful graphics please)
Pants / jeans
Socks
Comfortable walking shoes
Rain jacket, windbreaker or umbrella
Pajamas/sleepwear
Underwear
Hat
Scarf
TOILETRY BAG
Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
Hair brush or comb, hair ties, barrettes/bobby pins
Deodorant
Shampoo and conditioner
Sunscreen or face lotion with SPF
Face wash and q-tips
Personal hygiene items
Extra contacts, solution, and contact case if needed
Glasses if needed
Toiletry Bag Extras
Cologne/perfume
Personal mini mirror
Hair products like hairspray, hair gel
Razor
CARRY ON
Cell phone and charger
Travel pillow, ear plugs
Electric converter & adapter
Personal prescriptions (copies of scripts)
Pain and fever reliever (tylenol / Ibuprofen)
Candy/gum to help with earache during plane descent
Diarrhea medicines
Motion sickness pills or bands if needed
Hand sanitizer or wet wipes
Prescriptions in original packaging (you’ll want to make sure you have these in your carry-on bag just in case something were to happen to your checked luggage)
Glasses and glasses case if applicable
Passport
Copy of passport
Medical Insurance information
Mrs Veal's cell phone number
Foreign currency (Euros)
US currency for layover / can be exchanged with your host as well if they wish to get currencies for their trip.