I plan to travel to Europe with my husband. What should I pay attention to?

Common sense of European tourism 1. Preparation before departure 1) Please be sure to bring your passport, ID card, air ticket and personal travel articles and meet at the designated place on time. 2) Preparing clothes depends on the change of seasons. The average temperature in Europe is 0-5 degrees Celsius in winter and 20-26 degrees Celsius in summer. It is about 8- 10 degrees lower at night than during the day. Dress should be light and comfortable, and there is no special requirement on other occasions except for formal attire in European casinos. Due to environmental awareness, European hotels often don't have disposable items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste and slippers, so tourists should bring their own. 3) At present, RMB cannot be used in Europe, and there are few places where it can be exchanged for Hong Kong dollars. Therefore, you must take US dollars with you when you go to Europe, and prepare as many small denomination US dollars as possible, such as 1 yuan, 5 yuan, 10 yuan, 20 yuan and so on. According to China's foreign exchange carrying permit, every citizen is allowed to carry the equivalent of $2,000 in foreign exchange when traveling abroad. 4) Because drugs must be purchased with a doctor's prescription in European pharmacies, and the medical expenses are expensive, it is necessary to bring commonly used drugs in case of emergency. 5) It is recommended that you use a suitcase with wheels, which is convenient for you to check and carry on the plane. 6) If you want to bring 139, 138, 137, 136, 135 mobile phones, please turn on the international function at the local telecommunication office before you leave. Second, safety is the most important issue. Europe is full of thieves, and robberies are also heard from time to time. Therefore, passports/air tickets/money and valuables must be carried close to your body, and it is best to carry a satchel sideways to prevent gangsters from robbing from behind on motorcycles. The most dangerous cities are mainly Paris/Milan/Rome. If things are left in hotels and tour buses, tourists are responsible. Hotel lobbies and restaurants are often visited by thieves. Although Europeans rarely run red lights, they should be careful when crossing the road. Third, the laws in Europe are different from those in China. The driver must rest for 9 hours continuously, and the driving time shall not exceed 9 hours every day. So you can refuse the driver's request to work overtime at night. Smoking, food with skin and ice cream are not allowed in the carriage at any time. Drivers are not allowed to turn on the air conditioner when parking due to environmental factors, otherwise they will be fined. Never get water on the floor when taking a bath in the hotel, or the hotel will be fined 500 dollars. 4. Passport inspection and shopping tax refund Generally speaking, there is no need to check passports between European countries, and there are almost no borders between countries, but passports must be checked when entering and leaving Europe. Shopping tax rebate is a policy in Europe. Some shops refund tax on the spot, while others need to go to the airport of a country for tax refund. The tour leader will explain and help you, and you should follow the advice of the tour leader when shopping, otherwise you will suffer if you can't refund the tax. 5. Dining in Europe, the general breakfast is European western food in the hotel, sometimes it is very simple (only two loaves of bread, a glass of juice or milk). Westerners are extremely disgusted with wasting food, and lunch and dinner are generally Chinese food. Six, telephone, line changes can not leave the group alone, be sure to know the hotel address, telephone number, team leader room number, tourist license plate number, etc. In case you get lost, you can find the team. You'd better buy a telephone magnetic card, because the telephone bill in the hotel is very expensive, and you have to pay for making local calls. In general, dial 0 for outside calls, 0086 for domestic calls and 00 186 for Hong Kong calls. In short, it's better to get to know the team leader in advance. Telephone cards vary from place to place, but German cards and Dutch cards can be used universally. Phone cards can be bought at gas stations, small shops, cigarette shops and newsstands. When you use the United States to exchange local currency, you should be aware that there may be a handling fee of 10%, but the hotel does not charge a handling fee. There is a handling fee of HK$ 50 for changing money in a Hong Kong bank. Your inexhaustible foreign currency can be converted into dollars or Hong Kong dollars in Hong Kong. Seven, shopping in the Netherlands can buy diamonds, clogs, chocolate, sheepskin, pinwheels and so on. France can buy perfume, leather shoes, fashion, purses and other specialties. Belgium can buy statues of urinating babies and so on. Germany can buy double-brand knives, cuckoo clocks, antique toy guns and so on. 8. Self-funded projects 1) Song and Dance Performance at Moulin Rouge in Paris (about 120 USD/person), cruise on the Seine River (about 20 USD/person), Rhine River (about 20 USD/person), etc. 2) Hotels usually have CCTV programs, but all of them are paid, so don't touch any buttons with "pay", "p" and "p" on the TV remote control. Note that there are no free drinks in the refrigerator. Be sure to check if you have forgotten anything before leaving the hotel and return the room key to the reception desk. In a hotel, you usually have to pay a tip of $65,438 +0-2 and ask the bellman to help you with your luggage. 3) You have to pay for going to the toilet in Europe, which is equivalent to about RMB 4 yuan. Coke, cigarettes and film are very expensive in China. Telephoto cameras and video cameras must be declared when they leave China Customs to avoid being taxed when they return. Precautions: 1) Never spit, smoke, litter, make noise in public, and don't wear sports shoes, jeans and T-shirts when going to the casino. Don't cut in line, unreliable people get too close, so it's better to stay at arm's length. 2) Never put valuables, cameras and video cameras in checked baggage when flying, and never put camera batteries in checked baggage. 3) Some hotels in Europe don't have air conditioning, because it's not hot at night, but they all have heating. The water in the bathroom can be drunk directly. 4) Don't forget to bring your ID card, otherwise you can't leave the country. The entry and exit cards for China and Hong Kong can be filled in with the help of the tour leader, and Europe does not need to fill in the cards. 5) The time difference between Europe and China is 6 hours in summer and 7 hours in winter. Smoking is not allowed in the bathroom on the plane. 6) After receiving the checked baggage, be sure to remove the old strips on it, so as to avoid misunderstanding when checking the baggage next time, which will lead to your luggage being transported to the wrong place. Language-Many European countries have their own languages, but English is widely used. Store opening hours-European stores are open from Monday to Saturday, from 9 am to 5 pm. The law stipulates that Sunday is a rest day. But some convenience stores, gas stations and some shops in tourist areas are exceptions. International calls for European tourism-international telephone area codes of countries: such as Denmark 45, France 33, Sweden 46, Finland 358, etc. To call from China to Denmark, please dial 0045 first, and then the number you want to dial. To call China from a European country, you should dial 0086 first, then add the area code and telephone number. In Europe, it is usually more expensive to make a phone call in a hotel room. It is recommended to buy a common European calling card, just like an IP calling card, which will be much more economical. If you don't mind the high roaming fee, China Telecom's mobile phones can be used in all European countries. European tourists' diet-Europe has rich foods from all over the world with various tastes and consumption levels. Food with local flavor is more abundant, including Gravlax (salted raw salmon fillets) and rainbow trout. Leipajuusto (bread cheese) is a kind of cheese that is baked in front of a fire until it is crisp. It is usually eaten with coffee and berries. Alan pancakes are delicious, too. They are baked in the oven, seasoned with cardamom, and then coated with jam and cream. They are fragrant and delicious, and the taste is unforgettable. Denmark is a world-famous beer producer, and the famous brand Carlsberg is a Danish product. Delicious food with refreshing beer will definitely make you memorable. European travel medical insurance-European hotels and local travel agencies keep in touch with nearby doctors. When there is a need to solve the disease, you can arrive immediately. The free medical insurance system in Northern Europe is not aimed at short-stay passengers, so buying medical and accident insurance is a necessary measure before traveling. European tourist transportation —— Due to its special geographical reasons, ferries and cruise ships are widely used in Europe, in addition to public transportation such as airplanes, trains and cars, especially the 60,000-ton luxury cruise ship Silja Line (Siriya) sailing between Helsinki, Finland and Stockholm, Sweden, which has become not only a means of transportation, but also a fashionable leisure travel mode. Luxury facilities such as casinos, nightclubs, bars, restaurants, saunas, cinemas, discos and karaoke on cruise ships have attracted many tourists. Basic etiquette that should be paid attention to when traveling abroad: * Ladies are preferred-ladies should be polite when entering the door, entering and leaving the elevator, choosing seats in the restaurant, taking a seat, etc. * Greetings-get used to shaking hands and try to learn some local greetings; * Dining-pay attention to your dining posture, don't put your arms on the table, don't eat with your mouth, don't make any noise when drinking soup and drinks, and don't make any noise during eating. * Westerners generally taboo "13" and "Friday". Please remember to avoid these two numbers when dating guests in Europe. Laughing with your hand over your mouth will be misunderstood. The French think this is a secret hint between people, while the British think it is a mockery. Therefore, this is not a good move. * Don't talk loudly, drink water or eat in museums, art galleries and churches, and don't go topless when entering churches. Some of them are not allowed to enter in shorts and short skirts. Elephants, peacocks and cranes are regarded as auspicious, festive and long-lived animal patterns in China, while in some western countries they are regarded as symbols of stupidity (Britain), adulteress (Britain, France) and stupidity (France). When giving gifts in communication, it is forbidden to give gifts to guests ... Notes for European travel (1). If you carry more luggage, you must divide it into checked luggage and carry-on luggage. The weight of the checked baggage shall not exceed 20kg (44 lbs), while the carry-on baggage (the size shall not exceed 22 inches×14 inches× 4 inches). If the weight exceeds the regulations, the fine will be paid by the guests themselves. Take care of your travel documents and personal belongings. Never put valuables in the checked baggage compartment when flying or taking a bus. Please abide by the laws of various countries, and it is forbidden to carry profit-making contraband and prohibited items, otherwise the consequences will be at your own risk. Please note that there is a smoking room or smoking area in the airport. Please observe the boarding time and appear at the boarding gate 30 minutes before the plane takes off. Those who exceed the time will bear the consequences. In case of flight delay, immediately notify the participating travel agencies or our company's emergency telephone number for immediate and proper handling. If you have any difficulties, you can ask the airport staff to show your ticket for help. Seats on the plane are arranged by English names: A, B, C…, or husband and wife, relatives and friends are not together, please don't worry, wait for the plane to take off smoothly, and then adjust yourself. If the red light on the plane shows no smoking, it means no smoking. Fastening your seat belt means wearing your seat belt. Please be sure to follow it. Food is provided on the plane (meals are arranged according to the flight departure time, flight time and arrival time), and snacks are occasionally provided. Members can consult the flight attendants in detail. Group activities are the safest way to travel. When traveling abroad, please avoid leaving the group without authorization. When you get off the plane and arrive at your destination, please give the original passport and round-trip ticket to the tour guide or tour leader for safekeeping, and at the same time, it is convenient for the tour guide to reconfirm the group's return seat and stay in the hotel. Europe is a model of modern culture and civilization. Civilized expressions such as "hello", "thank you" and "sorry" emerge one after another. After pushing the door, please pay attention to whether there is anyone behind you. If so, please hold the door and let the people behind you in. Ms. Fan is preferred. Spitting, smoking and littering are absolutely not allowed. Don't talk loudly in public places. Never cut in line when waiting in line. Matters needing attention in European tourism (2) Every stop should write down the address, contact number and room number of the hotel where you are staying, so as not to get separated, and you can return to the hotel by yourself. When attending large-scale tourist attractions or arranging free activities or shopping, you must remember the time and place of meeting. If you want to go out to the toilet or other matters, you should also say hello to the tour guide and group members. Pay attention to safety when traveling abroad. There are few red lights in Europe, so please cross the road carefully. The power plug in Europe is double-hole, which is different from that in China. The hotel has no adapter, so please bring your own. Traveling abroad is very mobile, thieves are everywhere, and robbery happens from time to time. Therefore, valuables such as cash, cameras, jewelry, watches, etc. You must carry it with you. Watch out for robbers behind you when you walk. When leaving the tour bus and the hotel restaurant, be sure to take valuables with you. If something is lost, the guest must be conceited. Places prone to theft are: stations, airports, restaurants, hotels, etc. Tour bus: Please remember the name, color, driver's name, contact number and car number of the bus in case you can't find it. European traffic law stipulates that drivers should not sleep more than 65,438+00 hours and work more than 65,438+02 hours every day, so drivers are often refused to work overtime at night. Europe has a strong sense of environmental protection. In order to avoid air pollution, the law stipulates that drivers should not turn on the air conditioner when parking, otherwise they will be fined. Do not eat ice cream, food with skin, cigarettes, etc. On the bus. Don't take off your shoes on the bus. Because I have to walk to visit places every day, my feet are prone to sweat and smell, and the car is a closed space, and the smell is easy to hang in the car. Please cooperate. In order to ensure long-term sightseeing, tourism management departments in many places in Europe are not allowed to park or only allow getting on and off, so there will be some roads between the parking place and the tourist area, or you must act quickly when getting on and off. Please cooperate with all parties. When getting on and off the bus, be sure to ask about the assembly time and the parking place of the tour bus. Hotel: When you arrive at the hotel, please wait in the lobby of the counter for room number and key allocation, and pay attention to get your business card (content: hotel name, address, contact number, etc. ) from the tour guide. Notes on European Tourism (3) Remember the room number of the tour leader/guide in case of emergency. Before you go back to your room, be sure to ask about the time, place, meeting time and place tomorrow morning. Tap water in Europe meets drinking standards, so most hotels do not provide boiling water service. Therefore, if guests have the habit of hot drinks, they must bring their own water-boiling appliances. The room is a room for two people, and some hotels will set up a double one or two beds of different sizes for the convenience of family tourists with children. This needs to be prepared by the group members who live in the same room. When you go out, please leave your keys at the lobby counter for your roommate's convenience. After entering the room, please immediately check whether the facilities in the room can be used normally. If you have any questions, please report them to the tour guide or tour leader immediately for quick handling. There are some small differences in the flushing position of toilets in each hotel. Please find a switch to flush near the toilet. Don't throw toilet paper into the toilet, lest the toilet be blocked. Most hotels in Europe are equipped with showers and there is no water outlet outside the bathtub. Please be kind to blazy when taking a bath, so as to avoid water overflowing during bathing, causing water to flow from the bathroom to the carpet in the room. Carpets are not easy to dry in water, which is a great loss for the hotel. The hotel will ask the guests to compensate for the loss. European hotels are dimly lit, please forgive and tolerate. Every hotel room in Europe has different closing and locking methods. Please pay attention to whether the door is closed when you go out. Never leave valuables in the room. This hotel is full of tourists from all over the world. If you lose valuables, you will bear the consequences. Please don't wear pajamas and slippers to wander outside the room or in corridors and restaurants and make loud noises. Please close the door so as not to affect other tenants. Hotels usually have closed-circuit TV programs, but you have to pay according to the viewing time, so don't touch any buttons with the words "pay" or "P" on the TV remote control. Try to avoid talking on the phone in the hotel room, because the hotel will charge a high service fee and additional tax. It is suggested that the most economical way is to use a magnetic card or a pay phone. Note: China area code: 0086. Telephone magnetic cards can be bought at gas stations, small shops, cigarette shops and newsstands. Please check with the tour guide and tour leader in advance.

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