City & sightseeing

What to pack

• Comfortable walking shoes - Sightseeing means kilometres of pavement and cobbles daily. Find on Amazon
• A slim anti-theft daypack - Zips that close properly; keep it in front in crowds and on transit. Find on Amazon
• A transit card or app - Sort out the metro/bus payment before you arrive.
• A refillable water bottle - Many cities have public fountains; save money and plastic. Find on Amazon
• A light layer + compact umbrella - For museum air-con and a sudden shower. Find on Amazon
• Offline maps + key tickets pre-booked - Skip queues at the big sights by booking timed entry ahead.
• Photocopy of your passport - Carry a copy, leave the original in the hotel safe.

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