The sister of the travel company told you that there are too many traps and mistakes to avoid when you go to Europe.

Because of different cultural backgrounds and living habits, you will always encounter all kinds of unexpected things when you go abroad to play.

Recently, a sister who works in a travel company shared 20 things to pay attention to when traveling to European countries in tiktok …

Drinking water in Iceland.

"There is absolutely no need to buy bottled water in Iceland. Just bring a water cup and you can fill it anywhere. Even the water in the toilet faucet is better than the bottled water in the United States. "

2. Don't take photos in the red light district of Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

"Don't shoot the girl in the red light district. This action will not only attract security guards, but also show disrespect for others. There are people inside, not animals in the zoo. "

3. Greet the shopkeeper in Paris.

"The common mistake tourists make is not to say hello to their hosts. Many tourists don't know this, but if you walk into a store and don't say hello to the owner, they will think you are rude. Say "hi", "hello" and "goodbye" in and out.

4. Tasting wine in Italy.

Try those "store wines". No matter which restaurant you go to, the "restaurant wine" is always authentic, with very good quality and unique local flavor. "

5. Order coffee in Italy.

"In Italy, if you order a latte, they will give you a glass of milk. Because latte means milk in Italian. "

6. Waiting for the bill in Paris.

"After your meal, the waiter won't send the bill automatically, because they don't want to kick you out.

Therefore, when you are ready to leave, you should take the initiative to ask for the bill. Otherwise, if you sit for an hour, the bill may not come. "

(This article is mainly aimed at American tourists)

7. Don't accept free things from strangers in Italy.

"In Italy, sometimes, someone will take the initiative to come over and tie a bracelet on your wrist. At first, it was given away for free. After a while, they asked you for money.

If someone gives you something for free, remember not to accept it. It is not free. "

8. Learn two sentences of Italian before traveling.

"Before you go to Italy, you'd better learn a few basic Italian words. The locals will be very happy to hear you try to speak their language, and their attitude towards you will immediately become more friendly, really. "

9. Take the escalator in London.

"When the subway takes the escalator, you must stand on the right. The British are very concerned about this matter. When they see the person standing on the left, they are not afraid to be rude to you.

On the left is the fast lane for walking, and on the right is the lane for standing. "

10. In Amsterdam, "cafe" and "coffee shop" are different.

"If you want to drink coffee, you should go to the" coffee shop "because" coffee shop "refers to the marijuana shop in the Netherlands."

1 1. Buy ice cream in Italy.

"If the seller's ice cream looks layered and fluffy, don't buy it. Although they look attractive, these soft ice creams mean there is a lot of air in them.

Go to those ice cream shops with lids. Covering usually means that they have a suitable storage temperature. Shopkeepers know that their ice cream is good, so they don't have to make fancy to attract customers. "

12. Find a place to eat abroad.

"If the store tries to lure you into the store, my advice is not to go in, but to ask a local where he likes to eat."

13. Don't walk on the bicycle lane in Amsterdam.

"No matter where you go, you will see a bicycle lane next to the sidewalk. You may want to go for a walk, but don't. A speeding bike behind you may knock you down. "

14. Use toilets in Greece.

"The sewer pipe in Greece is only half as thick as that in the United States, so it is easy to block, so don't throw toilet paper directly into the toilet like the United States, but throw it into the small trash can next to the toilet."

15. Taste local food in London.

"Many people go to London to find fish and chips to eat, because movies and TV are full of English fish and chips.

It's not that fish and chips are bad, but it's not the only thing local people eat.

Indian food in Britain is actually very famous, and chicken Tikka Masala (spicy roast chicken curry) is recognized as one of the British national dishes. "

16. Take a pair of comfortable shoes when traveling to Greece.

"Many Greek streets are cobblestones or unpaved dirt roads. It is not convenient to wear high heels. "

17. Foreign exchange.

"Don't use foreign currency exchange at the airport. These places generally take advantage of strangers, the exchange rate is not good, and the minimum exchange amount is relatively high.

You can go to the place where you live, find a nearby bank, and use the bank's ATM to get local currency. "

18. Don't take too much luggage to Greece.

"In santorini, you may have to walk hundreds of steps with your luggage, so you'd better take less things."

19. Traffic in tourism.

"If you go somewhere for the first time, you'd better see when the public transportation will end in advance.

If you are still outside and public transportation has stopped, a taxi may charge you 3-4 times your usual fee. Because at that time, you were tired and late, so you had no choice but to pay more. "

20. Eat street snacks in Paris.

"Paris is not just delicious restaurants and coffee shops. The best food I have ever eaten in Paris is a crepe I bought at the food cart in the street. "

Put away these travel tips, and when the epidemic is over, you can go out to play!