What to pack
When packing for your trip to
If you are only going for a few days, you may want to try to fit everything you are taking into a carry on bag. By not checking in your luggage, you will avoid the long lines at the baggage claim and get out of the airport much quicker.
Tips for safety while in
Remember that there are all kinds of people everywhere you go. Thieves look for visitors to foreign lands and they prey on them. Keep your money and credit cards in a money belt or a wallet hidden on you somewhere besides the normal spots like a pocket or purse. Rail passes are usually more expensive that individual train tickets, however they will save you time. Do not make international phone calls from your hotel room. There is usually an Internet café close at hand or you can purchase a phone card to communicate with your friends back home.
How and When to tip
It is 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 not have to add to it. If there is no service fee, a general rule is to add 10 to 15 percent of the bill for the tip.
Get a reference book
When going to a new country with different laws and rules than those to which you are accustomed, you may want to purchase a reference book to have handy. By having a book to look up what you need to know, you will feel more confident and secure on your vacation.
Using these few general rules and some common sense, you will have the perfect European vacation.
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