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Unpack With Me! My First European River Cruise

Joyful Living with Jen Lefforge
Joyful Living with Jen Lefforge
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👁️ 95K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 31:16
What This Creator Said
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Other · SpringFrom ParisFirst-Time Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I was very jetlagged it's very real the lighting is not my favorite I'm very um honest and maybe a little rambly

I will have videos about the trip itself coming soon but we're going to start here

I'm really glad you're here okay let's get right into it be kind remember your girl was tired

this was a practical I wanted to be warm I wanted to be dry of course I wanted to look cute

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check weather forecast for all stops on a river cruise
Pack for active excursions, not just city walking
Bring layers for variable European weather
Wear comfortable shoes for walking and hiking
Consider a capsule wardrobe where everything mixes and matches

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

What to pack for variable weatherCheck weather forecast for all stops and pack layers
How formal are river cruise eveningsBusiness casual with comfortable European tourist vibe; jeans acceptable on Viking
What shoes to bring for excursionsComfortable walking shoes; trainers are acceptable in France

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat to pack for a European river cruise
QHow to pack carry-on only for a river cruise
QWhat to wear on a river cruise excursion
QHow to dress for river cruise evenings

Topics Covered

Excursions3 Happy BaconPort Destination3 Happy BaconDining Main1½ Happy BaconItinerary Route2½ Happy BaconValue Pricing1½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Normandy3 Happy Bacon
Top: Omaha Beach and Cemetery Visit
Paris2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

I recently returned from a river cruise in France and I did carry on only! Today I'm showing you my very real UN PACKING video and going over everything I took on my Paris to Normandy river cruise. WARNING I'm a little rough in this video, not gonna lie. But you know we are all about authenticity over here at Chez Lefforge so let's just go with it. It can be tricky to pack for a river cruise and I was very unsure of what to take. I think I did pretty well but I am also sharing a few things to keep in mind if you're planning a river cruise and honestly? I could have taken even LESSS than I did! Away Bigger Carry on and Everywhere Bag Bundle SAVE $50 https://bit.ly/3xs7uVY •Eye Mask →https://bit.ly/4jKJT5H •Neck Pillow→ https://bit.ly/4iuGarL •Bucket Hat with SPF →no link •Unbound Merino T-shirts→ https://bit.ly/44SSvRb (for more size inclusive Merino Wool try WoolAnd! https://bit.ly/3xsWsj9) •Cariuma Leather OC Sneakers→ https://bit.ly/3TVb8PE •LL Bean cropped jeans→ https://bit.ly/3vLJLiW •Democracy jeans →https://bit.ly/3PQE89V •Lily Silk Blue and White Striped sweater →https://bit.ly/4dIPmqv •Lily Silk Round Neck short sleeved sweater→ https://bit.ly/4aMCajH •Spanx Air Essentials Wide Leg Pants→ https://bit.ly/3PXMIUx •Packable Down Jacket →https://bit.ly/3PXGjIZ •Burberry Waterloo Heritage Trench→ https://bit.ly/3VSModI •Longchamp Le Pliage Nylon Tote →https://bit.ly/3xr0Dfr •Tory Burch Kira Mini Bag →https://bit.ly/4aIqT3c •Tory Burch Loafers →https://bit.ly/3CRRF9B •j Crew Black Trousers →https://bit.ly/3TUZ6G6 •Quay sunglasses →https://bit.ly/4csQ3o3 •Marine Layer blue and white striped tshirt→ https://bit.ly/4cUgX8I My current running shoes, the Altra Running Escalante 3 https://bit.ly/3VXIobx What I'm wearing in the video: •Lily Silk Oasis Knit Hoodie →https://bit.ly/3PY9Hil •You can check out everything I use for any of my flights (short and long) over on my website! →https://jenlefforge.com/category/travel/ •I'm able to keep creating content because of my amazing patrons! Join us here→https://www.patreon.com/jenlefforge Want to send me snail mail?: PO Box 5054, Alpharetta, GA 30023 I hope you’ll come find me on all the other things as well! : •Facebook→ https://www.facebook.com/JenLefforgeyoutube •Instagram→ https://www.instagram.com/jenlefforge/ •Website (and to sign up for our newsletter) https://jenlefforge.com/ Music by Epidemic Sound http://www.epidemicsound.com/​ I use AFFILIATE LINKS under almost all of my videos. You won't pay more, but I do make a small commission when you use the links I provide. So, thank you in advance for using the links! It helps me keep this channel going ♥︎