It is the dream of many people to travel
Europe
. Whether you’re considering spending a summer backpacking through
Europe as a student or you are planning to travel Europe with that
special someone, there are a few things that you should know to make
your travel
Europe
plans more interesting and comfortable.
The first thing you should be aware of when planning to travel
Europe
is that such an undertaking requires an immense amount of planning.
Approximately six months before you plan to take your trip, you should
choose a destination or destinations. Europe is extremely large and
unless you have an extended amount of time in which to travel
Europe
, it’s best to begin narrowing down your choices now.
After
making your decisions regarding destinations, you will need to consider
whether you need to begin taking language classes. If you already speak
the official language of your chosen destination, that’s great. If not,
it’s a good idea to at least take a beginner’s course so that you can
get around more easily once in
Europe
.
The next step on your list of getting ready to travel
Europe
is to begin making travel arrangements. Most European travel
arrangements will include airfare and if you start looking about three
months before your anticipated departure date, there’s a good chance
you’ll be able to save at least a little money. This is also a good time
to go ahead and apply for a passport. Remember that some European
countries are
very strict about their visa and passport guidelines. Generally, it
takes at least six weeks to obtain and process a passport, but it’s a
good idea to get started as soon as possible. Remember that you will
need proof of your citizenship, photo identification and two recent
photos in order to obtain your passport.
The area in
Europe
where you plan to travel and the time of year in which you plan to
travel will play an important role in what you should pack. Remember
that some areas of
Europe
can be quite cold in the winter, although they can be warm in the
summer; so be sure to take this into consideration. Regardless of where
your travel plans take you in
Europe
, it’s always a good idea to bring along a good pair of walking shoes and a rain coat.
When
it comes to money, it’s a good idea to take along plenty of traveler’s
checks as well as your credit card or bank debit card. You may also wish
to take along some Euros for the countries that accept them. While it
may be a temptation to exchange your currency before you leave for your
trip, doing so is really a hassle and it’s best to wait until you arrive
in your destination.
Finally,
before you leave don’t forget to make extra copies of all your travel
documents and make arrangements to carry your documents and money
securely. The best way to make sure you do not become a victim of pick
pockets or thieves while you travel
Europe
is to keep your items secure in a money pouch inside your clothing; never outside.
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