Best Hacks for European Travel Lightweight suitcase: Light Flight Expandable Carry-on Luggage , $70 (originally $76) Compact adapter: Vintar Universal Travel Adapter , $21 (originally $23) Comfortable walking shoes: Hoka One Women's Walking Shoe Trainers , $180 Anti-theft bag: Baggallini Securetex Anti-theft Crossbody , $80 Editor-approved luggage tracker: Apple AirTag , $29 I’ve been leading small-group trips through Europe for the past several years, guiding travelers on multi-city itineraries that rely heavily on trains, walking tours, and long, full days of sightseeing. From the cobblestone streets in Paris and Athens to busy transit hubs in Italy and the UK, I’ve noticed that most travel hiccups aren’t caused by language barriers or complicated logistics; they come down to what people pack . The wrong gear doesn’t just slow you down, it turns simple moments into unnecessarily stressful events.…