Preparing to travel to Europe?

It depends on where you go in Europe. The climate in May is different in southern Europe, western Europe, and northern Europe. Prepare a rainproof jacket, as it may rain if you are unlucky in May. Wear comfortable shoes. The roads in old European cities are not very comfortable to walk on, and girls wearing high heels are not suitable.

Daily necessities also depend on which hotel you stay in, whether traveling in a group or on a self-guided tour. Generally, 3-star hotels have supplies. If it is a youth hostel, you have to prepare it yourself.

If you are not a backpacker, an ordinary bag will suffice. Don't hang your camera or video camera on your chest, as it can be easily robbed.

When spending money, try not to use banknotes larger than 50 euros. General restaurants and supermarkets will charge the fee. Go to the bank and exchange your big bills for smaller ones to avoid getting counterfeit money.

However, it is best to bring your own toothbrush, toothpaste and towels. Many hotels in Europe do not provide them for free. The most important thing is that you need a conversion plug. The socket holes in Europe are round, while many plugs in China have flat pins. , you need a conversion plug with two round pin output.

It is better to travel to Europe around summer (after the vernal equinox and before the autumnal equinox) and the three months of July, August and September.

The climate in Europe is roughly the same as that in China. At this time, the flowers, trees and other scenery in Europe are very beautiful.

Europe and China are in the same hemisphere. After the vernal equinox and before the autumnal equinox, the sunshine is longer and the travel time is longer. In winter, it gets dark very early, especially in Northern Europe, and December is the off-season for tourism. Because it snows in many countries. However, if citizens go to Switzerland to ski and see the snow scenery, it will be a new experience. But in winter, travel agencies often promote some special-priced tours, which are relatively cost-effective; and some special tours must also be carried out in winter, such as the wonders of the polar night, Finland's "Christmas", etc.

European Travel: Intimate Tips for Food, Accommodation and Travel at 9 o'clock

1. Items to bring Passport, air tickets, ID card, cash, change of clothes, toothbrushes, slippers, umbrella, essentials Medicines, etc.

2. Tips for traveling in Europe. When traveling in Europe, you need to pay a certain amount of tips to the hard-working bus driver and escort. The total tip is ***5 euros per day.

3. Hotels in Europe. Conventional travel accommodation hotels in Europe are mainly three- and four-star hotels. Generally, if you add a single room, you will be charged an additional US$40 per night for a single room. There are many differences between European hotels and domestic hotels of the same level: a. The hotel lobby and rooms are smaller; b. Some elevators can only take two people and their luggage at a time; c. There are no disposable items in the hotel: such as toothbrushes , toothpaste, slippers, electric kettle; d. There is no hot water supply in the room, but the tap water in the room can be drank directly; e. The European voltage is the same as China's 220V, but the plug is two cylindrical; f. Some hotel bathrooms There is no floor drain. Please pay attention when using it. If there is any damage to the hotel facilities, you will be required to compensate for it no matter what the circumstances.

4. European dining: Breakfast is usually served in the hotel’s Western restaurant, mostly American or Western-style buffet breakfast; the team’s lunch and dinner are usually Chinese food. Please do not drink your own wine in the hotel during the meal.

5. Tourist buses are mainly used to carry luggage throughout the group tour (the luggage is in the same car). Therefore, general travel agencies stipulate that guests participating in the group can bring one suitcase and one small hand luggage. Additional fees will be incurred for overloaded luggage. Pay by guest. 6. Beware of pickpockets. Pay attention to safety when traveling

Be careful of pickpockets, beware of strangers approaching, and be careful of being deceived by fake police officers.

7. Generally, items purchased when shopping in Europe include VAT. According to European regulations, you have the right to get back the VAT when leaving the European Union. The tax refund procedures must be It is up to the shopper to handle the tax refund themselves. If necessary, the tour guide will fully assist the group members to handle the tax refund. Since the tax refund procedure is relatively complicated, the tour guide will explain the relevant matters to you in detail during the trip.

8. Insurance Since Schengen country visa requirements require the purchase of overseas travel insurance, travel to Europe basically requires insurance. Domestic Ping An Insurance, PICC Property and Casualty Insurance, etc. also sell it.