Untold Italy · Friday, September 11, 2026
Katie Clark and Corinna Cook emphasize two crucial, non-negotiable packing tips for Italy: travel as light as possible, preferably with a maximum medium-sized suitcase, and prioritize comfortable walking shoes. They explain that elevators may not always be functional, requiring travelers to carry luggage up stairs, and that extensive walking is a given in Italy, making foot comfort paramount.
“This is like the non-negotiables is, you know, travel as light as possible with a maximum medium case, maximum. Like if you think you're going to do it with a large case, think again.”
“And you need to know that just because a place has an elevator doesn't mean it's going to be working. And there's a lot of places that won't. And you're going to have to be taking your luggage up the steep staircases.”
“And the other one that we absolutely think is just a non-negotiable is issues. Oh yeah. You're going to walk. I mean, Italy is all walking. You've got to have comfortable shoes. Don't be thinking about fashion first, thinking about foot comfort first.”