When you experience a new place, a new culture and new environment for the first time it can be a real learning curve in to things that can go wrong and mistakes that you might make (because you simply didn’t know any better or you’re slightly naive).
As with anything, you learn from your mistakes and here I share some of my tips from things I learnt travelling through Europe that hopefully you will take on board on your travels which might help you.
Enjoy x x x
TOP TIPS FOR TRAVELLING IN EUROPE
Whenever you see a toilet-use it.
Toilets are exceptionally hard to find when exploring anywhere in Europe so when you do find one, go, even if you don’t have to. You’ll find many of them charge a euro or 50 pounds to use as well and often won’t have toilet paper so if you can find some napkins, keep them in your bag.
Take a really good pair of walking shoes
You will without a doubt be doing a lot of walking over in Europe for two reasons. You want to explore and see as much as you can by foot because that’s when you see the hidden secrets and secondly because a lot of attractions have a lot of stairs and it will not be enjoyable without some good sneakers!
Watch out for scam artists!
Do not take photos with people dressed up in costume without expecting to cough up a tonne of money first. They will make you pay for it and you will be left feeling conned. However, if you’re desperate for a photo with people like the gladiators outside the Colosseum, be prepared to lose 10 euro for it and don’t expect a warning.
Book online!
Book as much as you can online and prior to visiting attractions as the line are always massive and a lot of things sell out on the day so there can be no guarantee you’ll get too see what you came for. You’ll also find you get better discounts online. Top places to book online are the Vatican, Accademia Gallery, Uffizi gallery and the Colosseum .
Get audio guides!
Most tourist attractions offer audio guides and they are well worth the money spent. They will refresh all the history you may have forgotten and fill your brain with new knowledge about the exciting places and things you are seeing.
Watch out for pick-pockets!
You might think you’re invincible but Europe is full of pickpockets and highly experienced ones at that. Always keep your belongings on you, no matter what, and always keep your bags zipped up especially on the trains and public transport. There is nothing worse than losing your wallet when you overseas.
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tefltravelling says
The toilet one haha
sezlamont says
Haha how true is it though! Wish I had known ?
theitinerary1 says
Great post ?