Casual shirts Going out tops 2 pairs of jeans Capris/Shorts (1 pair of each)

A dress (optional) Sweatshirt (1 or 2) A few jackets

Rain jacket Northface Leather/Going Out

Scarves dress up any outfit Jewelry also changes up outfits Underwear (lots!) Socks (lots!) Boots

I liked having them in the UK & Ireland!

Flip-flops (shower shoes for hostels)

Comfortable clothes For traveling & tours! I learned the hard way.

Items Not to Bring: New shoes (Blisters!)

Hair Dryer (mine blew the first day)

Clothes you love. They could get ruined or lost.

Converters/Adaptors Computer/iPad iPhone/iPod/Charger

TextNow App Headphones Camera/Charger Notebook for journal Pens Tums Tylenol/Advil Any medications you need Locks for luggage Cross-body Purse Safety Pins

Umbrella Extra zip-lock bags for

traveling Flight Information Confirmation for all hostels,

attractions, & transportation Towel Washcloths Extra duffel in checked

In case you buy too much!

Wrinkle releaser Tide-To-Go Febreze/Gain Spray

I stayed with Mrs. Candi Cooper Make sure you tell them when you aren’t going to be home for

dinner Figure out if and when your curfew is for going out at night Make an effort to try everything they make for dinner Be respectful at all times!

Host gift:- University of Illinois Blanket- Fannie Mae chocolate- John Deere playing cards- Beer Nuts- Chicago Bulls cup- Other Chicago items

Gloucester Road a lot of pubs & close to host families

Banksy PaintingsBristol CathedralSuspension BridgeShopping – Cabot Circus

PrimarkRiver IslandNew Look

The Cider PressFavorite PubGet their Yellow Card!

The Blue LagoonThe AnchorWhitehart

Hostel: Journey’s: King’s CrossNear the largest tube station in London!Also near Platform 9 & ¾

Transportation: The Tube. Zones 1&2 – Day Passes.

It really is simple!

King’s Cross has a lot of places to eat nearby!Nando’sCasa Mamma (Italian)

McDonald’s (of course)

MegaBus back to Bristol (cheap if you buy early)

Big Ben Westminster Abbey Houses of Parliament London Eye Tower of London Tower Bridge Abbey Road Harrods Platform 9 & ¾ Camden Market Piccadilly Circus

There is a lot to do!We didn’t take enoughtime out to explore.

The RocketThe Victoria CasinoMiller’s Pub

– King’s Cross area

Big Chill House

Where:Globetrotters Hostel- Best hostel we stayed at. Staff was very friendly &

helpful!

Transportation: Ryanair! It is cheap just watch all the regulations!Take a bus from airport to hostelWalk. Walk. Walk.

Make sure to get out of the city! – Paddywagon Tours

Trinity College

Dublin Castle

Various churches around Dublin

Dublin City Pub Crawl!

Guinness Brewery & Skydeck Pour the perfect pint!

Jameson Distillery

Paddywagon Tours Cliffs of Moher

Temple Bar Area

Dublin City Pub Crawl! Porterhouse Trinity O’Neills Rush Grafting Lounge

Mezz Peadar Kearney’s Church Bar Temple Bar

1) Everything about this trip is expensive but well worth it!2) Communication is key when splitting up into smaller groups to go

out.3) Figure out transportation to and from hostels/attractions beforehand

(will save you $)!4) Have multiple debit/credit cards in case on stops working or ATM’s

won’t let you get cash out. 5) Be careful flying Ryanair. They fly to small airports & tack on fees for

everything. 6) Water fountains. They don’t have them. Be prepared to buy water

bottles everyday (about 1 each).7) You have to wave down buses in order for them to stop.8) Bring more versatile tops that can be dressed up or down. 9) Keep an open mind. Culture is different in Europe, not necessarily

better or worse that the United States.10) This is a life changing experience that you will remember your whole

life! Make every moment count & see as much as you can.