Top 10 European Travel Tips for Smart Travelers
Author: George Alarcon


Top 10 European Travel Tips for Smart Travelers
People who want to travel to Europe are finding it much
tougher financially to achieve this goal. But even despite
a weakened dollar, Americans still can travel to any
European country on a budget. I have written below the best
10 tips to use when planning a trip to Europe.

1) You can exchange money in Europe the easiest and the
most inexpensive way by using an automated teller machine.
To play it very safe, visit your bank and learn what kind
of charges it makes for using your bank card for currency
exchange; some banks impose outrageously high charges. Let
your bank know that you will be traveling in Europe so that
their detection equipment doesn't block your activities.

2) Safeguard your documents: It's a great idea to make
photocopies of your passport and flight tickets and put
them in a few locations like your carry-on bag, just in
case you lose something.

3) Buy a map: If you have to drive during your travel in
Europe, you will require a detailed map for the regions you
will visit. Do not waste time shopping for a regional map
at the last minute; get it as soon as possible before
leaving home.

4) Buy a new guidebook of the countries you will be
visiting will be very useful. You'll practical information
such as when certain sights are open and close, phone
numbers. Dot not buy an outdated guidebook; you'll be
frustrated and lose precious time.

5) One pitfall to avoid: Do not try to see & do too much:
Try to concentrate on experiencing only a few countries
instead of every country in Europe. If you are on a tour,
consider staying no less than two nights in certain
destinations.

6) Transportation: Decide on how you want to travel within
Europe. Driving offers more flexibility; it can become
impractical at certain times, depending where you are in
Europe. If you are flying, you can hire a car. You can use
budget airlines such as Ryanair and Easyjet.

7) Security of possession awareness: to maintain peace of
mind, use a money belt or a hotel safe. Never put all of
your cash and credit cards in only one wallet or purse.
Because if you happen to lose either one, you are in big
trouble.

8) Speak the language: If it's within your grasp, make a
fair attempt to learn a few practical words of the language
spoken in one of the European countries you'll be visiting.

9) Be flexible in your traveling schedule: For a more
pleasant traveling experience with no frustrations, try to
allow time to roam around and to relish a carefree lunch.
It's a great idea to develop an itinerary in order to
experience more of Europe. On the other hand, you can still
be flexible.

10) Book your accommodation in advance: why?  You will
avoid wasting a lot of time searching from one hotel to
another for an available room.


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