Traveling To Europe: What Every American Should Know Plr Ebook

Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION 4
THE JOYS OF TRAVELING TO EUROPE 4
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR DESTINATIONS 5
Prioritizing What You Want to See 5
Time and Budget 6
VisA Requirements 7
TOURS VS. INDEPENDENT TRAVEL 8
GENERAL TRIP PLANNING ADVICE 9
Weather 9
Packing Advice 10
Watch for Festivals 12
PLAN A REALISTIC PACE FOR YOUR PARTY 12
THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX 13
2 GETTING THERE 14
BOOKING FLIGHTS 14
Start Early 14
Be Flexible 15
Strategic Flying 15
Websites for Flight Deals 16
WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE FLIGHT AND ON ARRIVAL 17
During Your Flight 18
On Arrival 18
CRUISES 19
DISCOUNTS AND COST-CUTTING OPTIONS 20
3 GETTING AROUND 22
FLIGHTS WITHIN EUROPE 22
TRAIN TRAVEL 22
Eurail Passes 23
Bonuses with Rail Passes 24
General Information on Train Travel 24
BOAT TRAVEL 26
DRIVING IN EUROPE 26
METRO, LOCAL TRAIN, BUS, AND TRAM BASICS 28
4 FINDING AND CHOOSING YOUR ACCOMMODATION 29
HOTELS 29
HOSTELS 30
SHORT-TERM APARTMENT RENTALS 30
HOUSE-SWAPS 31
5 WHAT ELSE TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO 32
PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS 32
Electronic Devices 32
Cellular Phones and Internet Service 32
Money and Currency Exchanges 33
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, SAFETY & PRECAUTIONS 33
ENJOYING CULTURAL DIFFERENCES 34

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INTRODUCTION

THE JOYS OF TRAVELING TO EUROPE

Europe: the dream destination for millions of Americans each year. Whether you first dreamt of the castles (and there are so many) as a child, or whether your interest is in the history and beauty of the countries, you cannot help but be enchanted by the glory and the diversity of Europe’s countries.

Today, what we think of as Europe is actually a group of countries that are either members of the European Union (EU) or those that are not. There are 27 EU countries, but this number doesn’t include well-known European countries that you might still want to visit such as the United Kingdom or Norway. We’ll discuss the EU and what impact it might have on your travels later in this report.

From the warmth of Greece to the coldest parts of Norway, the landscape can change dramatically in just a few moments. As you travel through the different landscapes, you may pass everything from majestic, snow-capped mountains down to the brilliant white sand beaches of Spain, Italy, and Greece. No matter what kind of vacation you are looking for, you can find it in Europe.

There are other reasons to see the continent, though. The rich cultural heritage and traditions of the countries have been charming Americans for centuries. It’s rather incredible to realize that what we often consider ‘old’ in our country is actually modern in comparison to what you will see in Europe. Plus, so many of the traditions that you will see today have actually been happening in Europe for centuries in exactly the same way. With the combination of architecture and events, you will find it easy to imagine yourself back in time to an era where some of your ancestors may have been living and working.