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Travel Handbag Essentials: What to Pack (and Skip)

Woman standing on a painted stairway. The stairs are painted with pictures of flowers in orange and blue.

I’ve got you covered on handbag essentials you should bring in your travel purse (and what you should leave home) that’ll get you from art gallery visits to al fresco fine-dining. Whether you’re a city-explorer going for a long-weekend trip, or a solo traveller booking her first grand tour of Europe, you’ll know the exact travel packing tips to feel safe, connected, comfortable, healthy, and chic.

A line of traditional Venetian gondolas docked at wooden piers on a cloudy day, with black iron lamps overhead and the calm waters of the lagoon in the background. A must-see experience for any visitor looking for suggestions on what to do in Venice in 1 day, especially for those seeking a classic gondola ride.

Is it worth visiting Venice? My ultimate travel guide to Venice, Italy

Is it worth visiting Venice? I’ve been there 5 times in the last 10 years and I can emphatically say Yes, Venice is worth visiting. I know the city may sound overrated and over travelled. And yes overtourism is a problem in Venice when visitors descend upon it during cruise season. But it’s still a city worth visiting at least once in your lifetime. My ultimate Venice, Italy travel guide will cover the highlights and hidden gems this floating city has to offer.