| Europe is one of the most heavily traveled continents | | | | International Driving Considerations |
| for people coming from North America. There are so | | | | When renting a car, be aware of different national |
| many famous countries that offer excitement, culture, | | | | laws. Some such as Ireland, Cyprus, and parts of |
| learning experiences, and an overall enjoyable time. | | | | England require driving on the left hand side of the |
| Given the potential great memories, it would be a | | | | road, so be cautious if you plan to drive. (If you are |
| shame to miss any of it due to lack of helpful | | | | uncomfortable with that arrangement and fear making |
| information or preparation. | | | | a critical driving error on the wrong side of the road, |
| So after choosing the country within Europe that you | | | | you might alternatively consider taking a taxi or bus |
| would like to visit, or if you plan to visit multiple countries | | | | instead of driving yourself.) |
| on your vacation, you should be aware of the following | | | | Seatbelts are required everywhere you travel in |
| tips. | | | | Europe and for everyone in the car, so don't be |
| Preparing for Your European Experience | | | | negligent. Additionally, the speed limits change and can |
| Getting into Europe is not as easy as it used to be, so | | | | be much higher than those in the US. Drive safely and |
| you'll want to come prepared. You must have a | | | | move to the far side of the road if you plan to motor |
| passport to enter any country. Consequently if you are | | | | at a slower pace. |
| traveling through several of nations on the same trip, it | | | | More to it than Just Plugging it In |
| is wise to have your passport and/or visa ready at all | | | | Finally, you need to know that electrical currents differ |
| times to show to the various customs offices. | | | | in Europe from that the United States. There are |
| You also need to be aware in advance of items and | | | | special adapters you can purchase before your |
| products you can and cannot bring into other countries | | | | departure so that you can plug in your hair dryer, iron, |
| as you travel from one to another. Be prepared to | | | | and other electrical necessities you may bring on the |
| leave those at your hotel and avoid the risk of | | | | trip. If you do not have an adapter, ask your hotel |
| confiscation. | | | | concierge to provide one since the power will ruin |
| Learning a Few Foreign Phrases | | | | anything using electricity without using an appropriate |
| There are 320 mixed languages spoken throughout | | | | adapter. |
| Europe, so try to learn a few key phrases based on | | | | Planning your trip thoroughly is a good idea. If you do |
| the primary languages of your destination nations. The | | | | this, you will minimize your hassles as you travel |
| majority of Europeans speak several languages in | | | | throughout these beautiful countries. With the finer |
| addition to their mother tongue, so it should suffice to | | | | details taken care of prior to departure, your vacation |
| learn just a bit of the major ones. A high percentage | | | | in Europe will be truly a positive experience you will |
| of people also speak at least a little English as well, | | | | never forget. |
| depending to where you travel. | | | | |