Notes on European Travel: Notes on the first trip to Europe.

There are still many places to visit in Europe. Today, Bian Xiao will tell you some things you should pay attention to when you go to Europe, and there is another thing that everyone knows. Generally, there is no domestic security abroad, so you must pay attention when you go.

Note 1. Don't buy foreign calling cards.

Needless to say, your ID card can be used when it is still in China. In case you need the assistance of the embassy abroad, your ID card will save time, otherwise it will be more complicated and time-consuming for the embassy to confirm your identity. It's best to make a copy of your passport, so that you can buy things in Europe with a copy without taking out the original. Because I am with a group and have no experience in visa application. I just applied for a passport. Before I applied, I specially posted a question. It's actually quite simple. Go to the government affairs hall with money and ID card (we are in the government affairs hall, I don't know if there is any difference between different places). No matter what you want, you don't have to worry about the format. With professional service, you can get the photos immediately, and you can also talk to him to learn about the procedures behind, saving a lot of time. In addition, I choose to mail my passport or collect it myself. According to my actual situation, if I can get it myself, I won't bother. Postage is expensive, and it will be slower than your own. I asked the staff. Unless you are not local or in a hurry.

3. Little things that are very practical in travel. Folding slippers, folding does not take up space, good quality, and can even be changed during long-distance flights. It's a long drive in Europe, and you spend most of your time in the car. Slippers are worth having, as long as there is no athlete's foot, otherwise taking off your shoes is a disaster for people around you. Folding hot water kettle, European countries do not provide hot water, and some even do not have hot water for soaking feet. It's on a treasure. After buying it, it is simply a big local tyrant in the team. Everyone needs it. If they do, it's okay to soak their feet with hot water. Nobody knows. This pot tastes quite strong when I just bought it. I'm particularly worried. The seller gave me lemon slices, and I made them many times. I have also cooked with fruits and various teas for more than ten times. The pot still smells, but the boiled water has no plastic smell at all. Folding bucket? The name seems to be a cloth bag, but this is no ordinary cloth bag. You can soak your feet, dear. My legs are broken during the day, and it's so cool to soak at night. I also prepared a disposable toilet seat. There is only one toilet in Europe, and everyone else has been there. I feel a little diaphragm in my heart. This solved my mental disorder. I even prepared a disposable emergency toilet artifact, but it didn't work (I'll talk about it later when it comes to going to the toilet in Europe). I can also buy iodophor cotton swabs. The principle is simple. Just take a look at it. You can buy such a cool little thing! I talked about practical things, and of course I also talked about chicken ribs. The first wild card is the most unsuccessful thing I bought on this trip. I really don't want to buy any cards. I will move with China, have a good roaming, and fly with unlimited flow for 30 yuan. 30 sounds expensive, but after I always made it public, I wiped out the hot spots. Tik Tok and the glory of the king are both surfing (the glory of the king dare not open the rankings).

Going to the toilet is a problem abroad, but it is not as serious as other strategies. After all, we haven't lived there for a long time and the scope of tourism activities is relatively wide. EU countries drive for two hours, the first stop is 15 minutes, the second stop is two and a half hours, and the third stop is two hours and 45 minutes. They all stop at the service station, and the convenience store in the service station has toilets, all of which are free (except Switzerland, I went abroad 1 1 day, and the last toilet was only one euro). Don't worry too much about going to the toilet. It's also important to drink less water. If you go to the toilet for more than two hours.

There are two aspects abroad that may make us feel uncomfortable. One is that the network signal is really poor, and the other is that we are not used to it. China Mobile is really recommended for traffic (please pay the advertising fee). I wonder why China Mobile's traffic abroad is so fast? I'm a little proud that I'm from China. The two foreign cards I bought were completely useless and cost more than 200 yuan. Roaming alone, opening a hot spot for the surrounding partners, is very affordable. I'm from Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan, and I must have Chili in my diet. Chinese restaurants brought by tour groups are all sweet. There are three dishes for each meal: laver and egg soup, boiled chicken (foreign chicken is very, very cheap) and fried cabbage. It is thoughtless to buy things at home, and all they buy are instant noodles, such as Laoganma. Snacks are rarely bought, and Laoganma needs instant noodles very much. However, because of the long driving time or traffic jam, there is no hot water and bowl, instant noodles become simple noodles, and the station wagon is generally not allowed to carry the suitcase below outside, so everything needed for the next day is prepared in advance. Sunglasses and hats are convex and practical, please remember to bring them.

6. I bought my own commonly used medicine. Buying medicine abroad requires a doctor's prescription and is very expensive. I bought my own band-aid, Banlangen and other commonly used medicines and painkillers for reducing fever and treating allergic stomachache. Although only my husband was blown by the wind and had a tendency to catch a cold, I soaked Radix Isatidis for him twice, but the medicine was originally just in case.

7. Public security I have to say that the public security in foreign countries is really poor. Throughout the trip, the tour guide has been reminding us to pay attention to our bags, carry the front well and not be careless. I went to Germany, Austria, Italy, Vatican, Switzerland and France. Only the Swiss guide didn't say anything about the bag. Take less cash, just a card. It is best to exchange small amounts of euros. Many safety precautions will be specially explained by tour guides, and there are all kinds of wonderful thieves. Now let me talk about it. You will be bored when you listen, leaving a little suspense. And there are many swindlers abroad. The tour guide can also talk.

8. There are basically pits with the group, and what I basically feel is the money relationship. Don't let these relationships affect your travel experience. Europe is really a place worth visiting. There are so many handsome guys and beautiful women in Europe that the baby is so cute that it explodes. See more and look better. I'm tired of the aesthetics of post-construction, but I'm not tired of handsome guys and beautiful babies, and I will never be tired. My husband is always jealous. Let me see him.

Clothes should be multi-purpose and multi-matched. Girls want to be beautiful every day. I hope you have a good trip. I always feel that something is missing.

Add another thing about shopping. At that time, the tour group said that a person must bring 1000 euros, which is less than 8,000 RMB. We didn't spot check. I always think this is because the tour group has self-funded projects, so I hope everyone will bring more. Of course, you really must bring what you should bring. You'd better take your card. It is very convenient to swipe your card when you go out. Don't worry about the language barrier. They are all employees in China and can understand our dialect. Do what you can when you buy things, but try to budget as many souvenirs as possible. Maybe some people you don't remember will feel embarrassed when they come back without gifts. Foreign consumption is really cheap for local people. They can buy Chanel lipstick and perfume for tens of dollars and one hundred dollars. Once the exchange rate is good, it is really expensive for us. It is most important to do what you can.

Going out to prepare 1, preparing clothes depends on the change of seasons. The average temperature in Europe is 0 to 5 degrees Celsius in winter and 20 to 26 degrees Celsius in summer.

In spring, we told our guests in Guangzhou that the current temperature is about 0 to 10 degrees. It is recommended that you bring the following clothes:

A suit, a travel suit, a sweater, some autumn trousers and underwear, a coat (down jacket or cotton-padded jacket, thin enough) worn in Guangzhou in winter, a pair of leather shoes and travel shoes.

2. European hotels often don't have disposable items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste and slippers because of environmental awareness. Tourists should bring their own.

The power supply in Europe is 220 volts, and the sockets are all round holes. When you bring your own charger, water heater and other electrical appliances, you need to bring your own conversion socket.

4. Because you have to rely on the doctor's prescription to buy medicine in European pharmacies, and the medical expenses are expensive, you should bring the commonly used medicine in case of emergency.

When you go to Europe, you must bring some small euro notes, which can avoid the inconvenience of exchange and exchange rate loss.

6. If you want to bring your mobile phone, please go to the local telecommunications bureau to activate the international function before you leave.

Safety first Today, Europe is full of thieves. Hotel lobbies and restaurants are frequented by thieves, and airport stations, tourist attractions and even gas stations are all places where thieves can show their talents. Robbery, theft and fraud occur from time to time. The most dangerous cities are mainly Rome, Milan and Paris. For those who are not vigilant and have insufficient precautions, it can be said that there is no safe place in Europe, so we should always be vigilant everywhere.

Passports, airline tickets, money and valuables must be carried with you. It's best to walk with a satchel on your side to prevent gangsters from robbing from behind on motorcycles. Pay attention to gangsters robbing from behind, and be sure to take valuables with you when you leave the tour bus, hotel and restaurant.

Don't hold a briefcase or bag in your hand, and don't put your handbag, briefcase, camera, etc. on the ground when taking pictures.

Look at the traffic signal when crossing the road, not the red light.

Beware of pretending to be a policeman and robbing things under the pretext of inspection.

By plane 1, the checked baggage shall not exceed 20kg, and the carry-on baggage shall not exceed 22 inches X 14 inches X4 inches.

2. Never put valuables in the checked baggage by plane, cameras and camcorders, cameras and batteries in the checked baggage. You can't put your passport in the checked baggage either.

Please abide by the laws of all countries, and it is forbidden to carry profit-making smuggled goods and illegal goods.

Smoking is allowed only when there is a smoking room or smoking area in the airport. Please pay attention.

If the red light on the plane shows no smoking, it means no smoking, and fasten your seat belt means fasten your seat belt. Please be sure to follow it.

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.

7. Don't smoke in the engine room toilet.

Check into the hotel 1. When you arrive at the hotel, please wait for the room number and key to be assigned in the counter lobby, and pay attention to get the business card (content: hotel name, address, contact number, etc. ) About staying in a hotel, from the tour guide.

Some hotels in Europe do not have air conditioning, because it is not hot at night, but they all have heating. The water in the bathroom can be drunk directly. Due to environmental awareness, European hotels often don't have disposable items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste and slippers, so tourists should bring their own.

Most European hotels have shower facilities. Don't spill bath water. If the carpet is soaked, the hotel demands compensation from the guests.

4, pay attention to close the door when you go out, don't put valuables in the room, lose them at your own risk.

There is a service charge for the hotel to call, so don't call easily. You can use a magnetic card or a pay phone outside the hotel.

Travel by car: please remember the name, color, driver's name, contact number and car number of the car 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, the tourism management departments in many parts of Europe are not allowed to park or only allowed to get 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.

Other trifles courtesy

Europe is a model of modern culture and civilization. Civilized expressions such as "hello", "thank you" and "sorry" emerge one after another. Please pay attention to whether there is anyone behind you after pushing the door. If yes, please hold the door and invite the people behind you to enter, giving priority to Ms. Fan. Spitting, smoking and littering are absolutely not allowed. Don't talk loudly in public places. Never cut in line when waiting in line.

It is forbidden to enter the church topless. The use of flashlights is prohibited in churches and museums.

What about spitting? Spit on paper towels and flush them in the toilet when you go to the toilet.

Check passport

Passports are generally not checked between European countries, but they must be checked when entering or leaving Europe. Shopping tax rebate, some shops on the spot tax rebate, some need to go to the airport of a country tax rebate. Listen to the team leader's advice, or you will suffer if you can't refund the tax.

You have to pay to go to the toilet in Europe, so you should bring some coins, which is equivalent to about RMB 2.5-5 yuan. The toilets in McDonald's are basically free, easy to find and tourists can make full use of them.