
- 344 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
You can get to Europe, even travel around it, without help. But without a little pre-trip planning, you'll make mistakes - wasting both time and money. The Rough Guide to First-Time Europe gives you the tools you need to get the best out of your trip, whatever your time frame and budget. There are expert tips on every aspect of travelling around Europe, from how to pick up free accommodation to how to earn money when you're on the move.
Beyond budgeting advice, the guide also includes practical suggestions on how to enrich your experience abroad, from volunteering opportunities to picking travel companions. Finally, the fully illustrated Where to Go section gives you vivid, concise profiles of more than thirty countries in Europe, with a rundown of the main attractions and festivals, plus maps and advice on when to visit.
Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to First-Time Europe.
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Table of contents
- Contents 3
- INTRODUCTION 4
- FAQ 8
- Ideas to enrich your journey 12
- THE BIG ADVENTURE 17
- 1 Planning your big trip 18
- 2 Getting to Europe and traveling around 35
- 3 Traveling alone or with others 55
- 4 Costs and savings 60
- 5 Working, volunteering and studying 76
- 6 Documents and insurance 94
- 7 Before you leave home 102
- 8 Packing 106
- 9 Carrying valuables 119
- 10 Guidebooks and other reading 126
- 11 When you arrive 129
- 12 Culture shock 142
- 13 Staying in touch 146
- 14 Security 153
- 15 Health 160
- 16 Travelers with special considerations 172
- 17 Documenting your trip 180
- 18 Returning home 185
- WHERE TO GO 189
- Albania 191
- Austria 194
- The Baltic States 198
- Belgium and Luxembourg 203
- Bosnia-Herzegovina 208
- Bulgaria 212
- Croatia 216
- The Czech Republic 220
- Denmark 224
- Finland 228
- France 232
- Germany 237
- Great Britain 242
- Greece 248
- Hungary 252
- Ireland 256
- Italy 261
- Montenegro 266
- Morocco 270
- The Netherlands 274
- Norway 279
- Poland 283
- Portugal 287
- Romania 291
- Russia 295
- Serbia 300
- Slovakia 304
- Slovenia 307
- Spain 311
- Sweden 316
- Switzerland 320
- Turkey 324
- DIRECTORY 329
- SMALL PRINT & INDEX 339