Here are 5 suggested items that tourists "must not forget" when traveling to Europe in the winter. These items will help you cope with the harsh weather of minus degrees Celsius, ensuring your health to explore interesting things.
Thick waterproof jacket
If you come to Europe in the winter and choose snowy destinations, you should invest in specialized coats that can withstand sub-zero temperatures, preferably with a hood, high collar, and a windproof and waterproof outer layer. This will be the "armor" that will keep you from getting cold and wet from the snow.
A long coat will keep you much warmer, especially when you are riding a snowmobile, cable car or taking photos outdoors for a long time.
A brightly colored or stylish coat can help you stand out in the white snow, making it more photogenic. However, coats are often heavy and bulky, so visitors should consider the quantity.
Thermal clothing with fleece lining
In your suitcase, don’t forget to bring 3-5 long-sleeved thermal shirts, even more if you’re traveling for a long time. You can choose round neck or high neck, with thin felt, soft fleece or synthetic fiber to keep you warm. This shirt has the effect of keeping you warm and absorbing sweat, and is very light.
In addition to shirts, visitors should also bring thermal pants or thick tights.
Vietnamese tourists come to Norway to hunt for aurora borealis. Photo: Bui Xuan Viet
Cold shoes
Visitors must bring a pair of shoes that are suitable for walking and moving a lot, and are also anti-slip and anti-wet. The inside of the shoes should have a fur lining to keep warm in the cold European weather. Female visitors can bring high boots but avoid high heels.
Heat retention patch
From Vietnam to European countries in winter, tourists need to equip themselves with heat-retaining patches to stick on the soles of their feet or backs. Many tourists said that they often buy Japanese patches from Vietnam to bring to Europe because they retain heat well and are reasonably priced.
Hands are the body part that is most directly exposed to the weather, you may even have to wash your hands, or take off your gloves to do daily activities such as eating, unscrewing a bottle cap, etc. Therefore, visitors can bring an extra mini hand warmer.
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Many people mistakenly think that when coming to Europe in winter, especially places covered in snow, they don't need sunglasses and sunscreen.
In fact, the sunlight reflecting off the snow and ice will be just as damaging to your skin as standing in the hot summer sun for hours. Also, bring moisturizer and lip balm.
Some tips to ensure health during winter travel in Europe, tourists should remember, that is keep warm hands, feet and ears - 3 parts of the body most susceptible to cold and flu. Drink warm water regularly to regulate body temperature, eat enough meals.
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