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What should I pay attention to when traveling to Britain, France, Italy, Spain and Belgium?

The five European countries are rich in tourism resources. If you travel to these five countries alone, you should first pay attention to local living habits, weather changes, eating habits, travel and accommodation, etc. There are some differences between these five countries.

Living habits. Go on road trip in Britain is very popular. Passengers with domestic driver's license can rent a local car to travel, but they need to know the traffic rules in advance. All British hotels use 230V three-post plugs, so be sure to bring a converter. Don't bargain after traveling and shopping in Britain. If you spend more than 30 pounds, you can apply for a tax refund. Don't take pictures of strangers in public, and dress neatly. Food and drinks are not allowed in famous French scenic spots, and you can't buy them in scenic spots, so you need to prepare in advance. In the process of traveling in France, it is necessary to prepare appropriate tips for tour guides and drivers. Hotels in Italy do not provide toiletries.

The weather has changed. Britain has a temperate maritime climate, where the weather is changeable. It is warm in winter and cool in summer, and the ultraviolet rays are stronger in summer. France, Belgium and Britain all belong to temperate maritime climate, but it will be more obvious when they are close to the inland seasons. Italy has a typical Mediterranean climate, with dry and hot summers and mild and rainy winters. Spain has four distinct seasons, with hot summers and warm winters. Be sure to pay attention to temperature and humidity when traveling, and bring appropriate clothes.

Eating habits. British cuisine is mainly light, and most of the seasonings in restaurants need to be prepared by themselves, and there are relatively many seafood and vegetables. The three common foods in France are cheese, bread and wine. In the process of eating, the use of tableware is very particular. Hands can be placed on the table, elbows can't. General restaurants will directly supply fresh water, and tourists who are not used to it need special instructions. Loud noise and food waste are not allowed during eating. In Italy, it is customary to eat food separately. When eating in the restaurant here, you must pay a tip of 5% to 10% of the meal fee after eating.