With our weather patterns becoming more and more unpredictable in recent years, people have been flocking to Northern Europe for cool-cations to escape the growing number of heatwaves down south. Scandi countries like Denmark, Norway and Sweden offer plenty of gorgeous cities to visit as well as vast natural landscapes to explore. For what to wear, look no further than the Scandi girls who do it best. Besides being masters of practical dressing, often wearing matching separates or flip flops while circling the city by bike, the Scandi style set always use cool, quirky accessories to dress up their looks. Let’s just say you wouldn’t look out of place with some jelly sandals or retro, tinted sunnies. Relaxed yet full of personality is how you want to look while exploring these countries.

5. Medieval City Break

If you’ve been seeing a lot of your friends and influencers visit countries like Croatia, Slovenia or Montenegro last year, you’re not alone. Holidays to southeastern medieval cities are on the rise with people craving a little bit of history to go with their summer adventure. These holidays require more walking than most so comfort and practicality are your top priority. Denim is your friend, and we’re not talking just jeans. Denim jackets, shirts, and jumpsuits could be the no-fuss way to look put-together. A good pair of trainers is important but you could opt for fashion trainers that are comfy yet stylish. When it comes to jewellery, it may not be prudent to wear or carry around chunky pieces so minimalist earrings or necklaces will be your friends on these museum-heavy trips.

TIPS FOR PACKING LIKE A PRO:

Plan Your Outfits

It may well take the spontaneity out of things, but there’s no point in packing your new favourite skirt if you don’t have a top to go with it. Planning outfits also mean less time in your hotel room with a towel on your head, getting gradually more irate about what to wear, and more time at the bar. It’ll also help you see that you probably don’t need to pack a different pair of shoes for each day you’re away. Or 3 pairs of pants per day. Why do we do that?

Write a List of ‘Extras’

…and start it at least a week before take-off. This includes everything from toiletries to anti-mozzie plugs, phone chargers to headphones. Basically everything that’s not clothing. Add things to the list as and when you use them during the day throughout the week prior. It’s surprisingly easy to forget how important a hairbrush is when you’re manic packing and the taxi is waiting outside.

Roll Everything

When you see magazine features on ‘how the fashion set pack’, everything is neatly folded. This looks delish on a page, but in reality will take up more space and will ensure everything is packed full of creases. In reality, we roll. By tightly rolling everything from your dresses to your drawers, you’ll not only create more space for yet more clothes, but you’ll also be free to forgo the iron on landing.

Prioritise Hard-Working Pieces

A white shirt is the perfect example of a multi-wear item. Wear it undone as a beach cover-up during the day, or tucked into denim shorts in the evening. You can even layer it over a maxi dress if the evening breeze proves too much for a sole slip dress. We’re not suggesting you do all three – 30°C + armpits rarely welcome a repeat wear – but it will give you more options when you’re there.

Dresses, Dresses, Dresses

A whole outfit in one item, dresses are dream suitcase material. You can throw them over your swimwear if a day at the beach turns into dinner on the pier. You can dress them up if you’re going somewhere unexpectedly fancy. You can wear them on the return flight if your sunburnt stomach calls for as few waistbands as possible… in fact, we could do a whole hol in nothing but summer dresses.