European travel considerations

To travel abroad, everyone must be as excited as Xiaobian! However, playing is also very particular. How to avoid unnecessary trouble and great value in the course of playing is what we wanderers pursue. The following little editor recommends the precautions for traveling to Europe and what to take when traveling to Europe?

Tips for traveling to Europe:

safety instructions

At each stop, you must write down the address and telephone number of the hotel you are staying in, so that you can find your place in case you get lost.

Be vigilant at all times and don't talk to strangers. Cash, certificates or valuables must be carried close to your body and never put them in checked baggage.

The overall public security in Europe is good, but some countries also have public security risks. Especially places where tourists gather such as scenic spots, hotel lobbies, department stores, and restaurants are places where theft is common. It is recommended to travel together.

Flight instructions

At present, British Airways, Nordic Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Finnair, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, United Arab Emirates Airlines, China International Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, etc. have been transferred to Beijing Capital International Airport for operation.

After entering the cabin, seat according to the seat number on the boarding pass and do not change it at will. If you have special needs, please contact the flight attendant to help you coordinate.

Even if you do need to change your seat, please do not change your boarding pass. Since your name is on the boarding pass, the boarding pass will be sent to the embassy for cancellation as your return certificate after returning to China.

Smoking is not allowed during the entire flight. In addition, when the words "FASTEN SEAT-BELT" light up, it implies "Please tighten your seat belt", so please follow it;

When taking off and landing, please keep the seat back upright;

When eating, please pull down the small table behind the front seat so that the waiter can put the dishes on it. During the meal, please keep your seat back upright and try not to move in and out between the seats;

When using the toilet on the plane, please pay attention to the sign on the door: "OCCUPIED" means that someone is in use, please don't knock on the door again;"VACANT" means that no one is in use, so you can pull the door in, of course, don't forget to lock the door; the sign of "FLUSH", press the flush button to flush after use; smoking is absolutely prohibited in the toilet.

Tips for riding a car

Europeans are very environmentally conscious. In order to avoid air pollution, the law stipulates that drivers are not allowed to turn on air conditioners when parking.

Smoking is prohibited on the car, and try not to eat food with peels, ice cream, etc. on the car. If you must eat it, please wrap the remaining fruit cores in paper and put them in the trash, and do not throw them in the car at will.

European law has strict restrictions on the working hours of drivers and tour guides. If you require additional services, you need to obtain the consent of the local tour guide driver and pay a necessary extra money.

Except for high-speed trains in Europe), the speed is slower, there are more stops, the carriage is smaller, and no drinking water is supplied. At the same time, special attention is paid to taking care of your own belongings.

Catering Instructions

Europeans are very disgusted with the phenomenon of waste of food. Please take it carefully when eating. It is recommended to use it in small amounts and multiple times.

Please come to the restaurant regularly for breakfast. European hotels prohibit bringing food, including fruits, etc., out of the restaurant.

During the trip, it is inevitable that meal time will be delayed due to special reasons such as traffic jams. You can bring your own biscuits, chocolates and other foods.

Whether you eat in a Chinese restaurant or a Western restaurant, please enjoy it calmly and don't make a loud noise.

Tips for staying in a hotel

There is no hot water supply in European hotels, but cold tap water can usually be drunk directly. Due to the difference between Asians and Europeans, it is recommended that you not drink cold tap water two days before arriving in Europe to prevent you from becoming acclimatized.

The water quality and composition of European countries depend on factors such as local geographical location and water source. The water quality in Germany is hard, and drinking water in some areas may have a little white debris, but drinking will not affect your health; tap water in Austria and Switzerland is collected from the Alps, and the water quality is hard.

If you are not used to drinking local tap water, you can also buy local mineral water. Mineral water in most European countries is divided into carbonated and non-carbonated. If you are not suitable or used to drinking carbonated drinks, please pay attention to the distinction. If you have the habit of drinking hot water, please bring your own hot water kettle.

All channels with "PAY" or "P" on the hotel TV are paid channels;

When staying in the hotel shower, pay attention to drop the shower curtain in the bathtub. If you accidentally soak the carpet, you may have to compensate 300 euros to 1000 euros.

There are several different sizes of towels in the hotel. Generally, the largest one is used for bathing and drying, the smallest one is used for washing and wiping hands, and the thickest one is the foot pad.

Etiquette

Europeans pay attention to public hygiene and etiquette. Acts such as spitting in public places, littering debris and cigarette butts, talking loudly and making noise, and jumping in queue are all considered uncivilized behaviors.

The German national government stipulates that smoking is prohibited in public places. If you are found, you will be severely punished by relevant local law enforcement agencies, ranging from 500 to 1,000 euros. Please strictly abide by the regulations to avoid causing unnecessary economic losses.

Notes on Passport Sales

According to the regulations of the Embassy, after returning home, all tourists must submit their original passports and original boarding passes to the Embassy for cancellation procedures.

The time for passport cancellation depends on the work progress of each embassy, usually ranging from about 10 to 30 days;

According to the regulations of the Embassy, some guests may be notified to go to the Embassy for an interview and cancellation. The interview and cancellation is related to the Embassy providing you with a good record.

At the same time, do not book return air tickets or train tickets without receiving notice from the embassy, to avoid unnecessary financial losses.

Tip reference

There is the habit of tipping in all European countries. It is one of the international etiquette and a kind of affirmation and gratitude for the work of the service staff.

If there are other special services, you must pay corresponding money and tips such as luggage handling, laundry, pay TV, long-distance phone calls, non-group meals, etc.). The tip amount does not need to be too large. Under normal circumstances, tourists can use 5-15% of the clearly marked price as a reference.

Except for zero-fee rounding, zero-fee tips cannot be used. Paying a tip with a zero fee such as 2 euro cents or 5 euro cents will be regarded as particularly impolite behavior.

The rules for tipping vary across European countries, so it is best to visit local customs.

Customs Notes

1. There is no need to tip when eating in ordinary restaurants in Europe.

2. Most public WCs in Europe charge fees and should carry some coins with them.

3. When visiting the church, do not eat or drink water inside.

4. On Sundays, large shopping malls in the city are basically closed. Only some small shops are open, but the prices are higher.

5. When you go to a restaurant for dinner, you must ask the waiter to guide your seat. Don't see an empty table sitting.

6. When buying fruit at a fruit stall, try not to hold it with your hands, otherwise the seller will be unhappy (except in the supermarket).

7. The unit price of retail food such as meat, sausage, salad, etc. in European stores is 100 grams, rather than the 500 grams usually used in my country.

8. Try not to smoke or speak loudly in public places. When passing in front of others, face them rather than turn your back on them.

9. When a traffic accident occurs or personal injury occurs, don't easily say "I'm sorry" to the other party, otherwise it will be tantamount to admitting that the mistake is on your own side.

10. In Europe, most people will respond enthusiastically and politely to inquiries from strangers, and some will drive you there in person.

11. Big department stores in Europe cannot bargain.

12. The price of foreign films is more expensive than that of domestic films. For example, 24 200-ingot Konica films cost 4-5 marks, which is 20-30 yuan per roll.

13. In the store, if you don't want to buy a magazine, don't read it casually.

14. Although some shops are not big, they cannot stroll while eating. Ordinary shop owners will write outside the door that they cannot eat in the store and should take a look before entering the door.

Check Notes

1. In the United States, American Express U.S. dollar checks can be used like cash, while in Europe, they must go to the exchange office to exchange them for cash before they can be used.

2. The exchange rate of traveler's checks is higher than that of cash.

3. When exchanging, most places also charge a handling fee.

4. There is a free exchange rate in the West. The exchange rates and handling fees of each country, city, bank, and even different branches of the same bank are different.

Generally speaking, airport, train station, and hotel exchange offices have low exchange rates and high handling fees; large banks or express exchange offices have high exchange rates and low handling fees.

Some small exchange offices in the Netherlands write the buying price in conspicuous places outside, which is high, making people mistake it as the selling price; some only use local words to imply it instead of percentages, which is easy for tourists to misunderstand.

TIPS: The easiest measure is to ignore the exchange rate and directly ask how much local currency you can get for 100 US dollars.

What should I bring to travel to Europe?

1. Shoes should be low-cut and comfortable, and it is best to bring slippers. The plane flight is more than 10 hours and the road bus journey is long to prevent calf edema.

2. Strong and durable rain gear. Rain in Europe often accompanies the wind. Once the rain gear breaks down, you will wait for Lao Hei to follow you and keep nagging you to buy it.

3. Light and thin down jacket. In winter, the temperature difference between European countries is large, and the down jacket is light and light, moisture-proof and cold-resistant. It can be rolled into small pieces and put away when it is hot.

Special note: The time difference between Europe and China Europe and China Climate

time difference

The time difference between European countries and China is generally 6 hours later than China during summer time and 7 hours later than China during winter time.

Daylight saving time in EU countries runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Saturday in October every year, and the rest of the time is winter time.

Climate and clothing

The weather on the European continent is generally changeable, and the temperature difference will be large sooner or later. Summer and autumn are rainy seasons. Therefore, you must carry a folding umbrella or raincoat with you.

In terms of clothing preparation, you can refer to the climate of mainland China and follow the principles of warmth, comfort and convenience. Bring more underwear, and long-sleeved shirts and jackets in summer to prevent changes in cold and warm conditions; visitors should bring ski jackets, sweaters, coats and other cold-proof clothing in winter or for activities requiring climbing snowy mountains during the trip. Shoes should be flat and light.

Please choose suitable clothes for climbing, such as non-slip travel shoes, and please do not wear skirts, high heels, etc. for women.