| So, you've decided that you want to travel to | | | | traveling to Europe? If so, you'll need to |
| Europe within the next year. Fantastic! Your | | | | book now. The larger the event, the more time |
| trip is sure to be an exciting learning | | | | in advance you'll want to make reservations. |
| experience. | | | | |
| | | | Traveling to Europe - 6 Weeks Before You Go |
| Traveling to Europe - Six Months Before You | | | | |
| Go | | | | Departure day is inching closer, and there is |
| | | | still a lot to accomplish. If you haven't |
| It goes without saying that at this stage of | | | | already booked a hotel for your stay, do so |
| the game that you'll need to pick where you | | | | now. Have you figured out how you plan on |
| plan on traveling within Europe. Pick up | | | | getting around yet in your country of choice? |
| travel brochures, talk to a travel agent | | | | Car rentals, rail passes, and bus trips all |
| specializing in European destinations, speak | | | | require advance planning, so research these |
| with friends, and read magazines on the | | | | options, and make your reservations around |
| subject. | | | | this time, too. Finally, don't forget your |
| | | | travelers insurance, and health check up. If |
| If the European destination you've chosen to | | | | you'll require immunizations or medications |
| travel to speaks another language that you | | | | to take with you while traveling to Europe, |
| aren't familiar with, why not start learning | | | | having this all on hand well before your |
| the basics of the language? Grab a book, take | | | | flight is critical. |
| a course, or ask a friend familiar with the | | | | |
| language and customs to help you out. | | | | Traveling to Europe - Four Weeks Before You |
| | | | Go |
| Also, you should think about picking up a | | | | |
| European travel guide, such as Fodor's or the | | | | It's crunch time, are you ready to travel to |
| Lonely Planet. Highlight the areas and | | | | Europe? You are if you have luggage that will |
| attractions you'd like to visit. | | | | make the trip, cameras with adequate film, |
| | | | the right currency in your pocket, gear to |
| Traveling to Europe - 3-4 Months Before You | | | | keep your valuables safe, an electrical |
| Go | | | | converter (if required, think about your |
| | | | shaver and curling iron), maps of the area |
| Your European travel destination is getting | | | | you are visiting, and have contacted your |
| closer. Are you excited yet? Now is the time | | | | local Embassy to check of any current dangers |
| to start with the practical planning aspects | | | | in the area. |
| of your trip. Get a passport now, if you | | | | |
| don't have one already. Shop around for | | | | Traveling to Europe - Last Minute Plans |
| airline tickets, and places to stay. If the | | | | |
| locale you've chosen has a different climate | | | | Europe, here you come! Anything that hasn't |
| than what you are used to, look for clothing | | | | been done now, probably just won't get done. |
| to take along with you - and don't forget a | | | | Just make sure that you have photocopies of |
| good pair of walking shoes! | | | | your passport and credit cards available at |
| | | | all times. Now, go have fun traveling to |
| Are there any special festivals, activities | | | | Europe! |
| or events that will occur while you are | | | | |