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One wonderful place to visit is Europe. The excitement of the lights and the beauty of the city make Europe one of the best travel destinations in the world.
If you have never been to Europe, there are some things that you should know before you go on your way.
What To Pack
When packing for your trip to Europe, remember to pack light. You can always buy whatever you need or forgot to bring.
You can find anything from clothes to toiletries. It really is no big deal if you forget something or not.
Luggage For The Flight
Whenever you are packing, you may want to try and fit everything you are taking into a carry-on bag. You will be able to get out of the airport much quicker by not checking in your luggage. Everyone else would be standing in line while they wait to claim their baggage.
Tips For Safety
Remember that there are all kinds of people everywhere you go. The thieves look for visitors to foreign lands and they prey on them.
Keep your money and credit cards on you. Keep them hidden away in a money belt or in a wallet hidden on you somewhere besides the normal keeping places like the pocket or purse.
Rail passes are usually more expensive than individual tickets for your European trip. However, they will help save you time. With a rail pass you do not need to try and find an English speaking worker at the station to purchase your tickets.
Do not make international phone calls from your hotel room. There is the Internet café to communicate with your friends back home or you can purchase a phone card.
How To Tip
It is quite hard to know how much to tip when you are in a strange place and you do not know what is expected. Customs are different in all countries.
When you are in restaurants, make sure that you check your bill to see if you have a service charge included. If there is a service charge added to your bill, you will then not have to add to it. If there is no service fee, a general rule is to add between 10 and 15% of the bill for the tip.
Get A Reference Book
When going to a different country where there are laws and rules for everything, you may want to think about getting a book to guide you. By having a book to look up what you need to know, you will feel more confident and more secure with your visit.
A few general rules and some common sense, you will have the perfect European vacation.
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