Traveling to Europe....suggestions?

Chris0nllyn

Chris0nllyn

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Have a trip to London, Paris, and Germany coming up in 2 weeks....

Need some suggestions from people who have been to make things go as smooth as possible.

Definately need a plug transformer to step down the European 220V to Us 110V, but it has to be safe for electronics like a laptop....anyone use one that they liked?
 
itsbob

itsbob

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Chris0nllyn said:
Have a trip to London, Paris, and Germany coming up in 2 weeks....

Need some suggestions from people who have been to make things go as smooth as possible.

Definately need a plug transformer to step down the European 220V to Us 110V, but it has to be safe for electronics like a laptop....anyone use one that they liked?
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Check the items you will be taking with you.

They maybe "convertible" consumption and all you'll need is a plug adaptor and not a transformer.

Most laptop power supplies are 120/240 and all you need is a plug adaptor.

Don't exchange money until you get there. The conversion rates are MUCH better in country, and every entry point has currency exchanges.

Not much info about other countries, but where are you going in Germany??
 
itsbob

itsbob

I bowl overhand
Same for most portable electronics..

They are stepping down 120v usually to 9 volts or less, and their power supplies/ charges will do the same for 240..

Most other portable items that you'll need, like irons for your clothes, blow dryers for your hair will be in your hotel room, so don't even bother taking them with you.

Do you have a world phone??

If you do check with your carrier about getting it turned on while you are away.

Burger King, McDonalds, KYFry.. all have free wireless in almost all of Europe.. You find anyone of them and you'll have internet access.

And inform your credit card companies of your travel plans.. awful embarassing sitting in a restaurant and ALL your cards get declined..
 
Chris0nllyn

Chris0nllyn

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itsbob said:
Check the items you will be taking with you.

They maybe "convertible" consumption and all you'll need is a plug adaptor and not a transformer.

Most laptop power supplies are 120/240 and all you need is a plug adaptor.

Don't exchange money until you get there. The conversion rates are MUCH better in country, and every entry point has currency exchanges.

Not much info about other countries, but where are you going in Germany??
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I'll be sure to check, maybe it's a good idea to get plug adapters and a transformer?

I'm actually not going, my girlfriend is....I'm jealous.

She's going to Vidal Sasoon academy in London, then a day trip in Paris, then a week with her friend a bit outside of Stuttgart.
 
Monello

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No matter how much they play it up, don't order the haggis. In Germany skip putting the shmaltz on your bread. :barf:
 
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czygvtwkr

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If you order a pizza in France be sure to order it sans oof, that is without the raw egg.

Oh and if you like to wear deodorant take some with you.
 
TPD

TPD

the poor dad
Chris0nllyn said:
Have a trip to London, Paris, and Germany coming up in 2 weeks....

Need some suggestions from people who have been to make things go as smooth as possible.

Definately need a plug transformer to step down the European 220V to Us 110V, but it has to be safe for electronics like a laptop....anyone use one that they liked?
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Have the gf take a suitcase full of new Levis. Don't wear sneakers or t-shirts or anything that makes you look like an American. Use ATMs for exchanging money. Get up early to be one of the 1st in line for the Louvre. Go to the top of the Eiffel Tower with the other 10,000 tourists from around the world and push your way around. Been to Paris 3 times and would go again tomorrow if asked - love it!
 
mamatutu

mamatutu

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TPD said:
Have the gf take a suitcase full of new Levis. Don't wear sneakers or t-shirts or anything that makes you look like an American. Use ATMs for exchanging money. Get up early to be one of the 1st in line for the Louvre. Go to the top of the Eiffel Tower with the other 10,000 tourists from around the world and push your way around. Been to Paris 3 times and would go again tomorrow if asked - love it!
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Great advice, TPD. My daughter went to Europe a year ago. Glad that's over! :lol: I suggest a calling card purchased here like at WalMart. Makes the calls dirt cheap. Don't use a cell phone!!! Chris, I hope your gf has a great time, and don't be sad; I have been to the UK, and that is as far as I've gotten so far. Scotland is the best! However, Monello's advice to not eat the haggis is the best advice, ever! Give me idyllic scenes of sheep grazing near ancient Roman walls, rolling hills, and the Campbells are coming!, but no haggis! No offense to Robert Burns. Chris, you didn't mention she will go to Scotland, but if she has the chance, tell her to go!
 
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BadGirl

BadGirl

I am so very blessed
Try to speak the language every where she goes...

Don't be the arrogant American tourist

Friend of mine from back home posted pictures of himself in London... Harley cut off sweatshirt, Harley do rag... I can only imagine how he acted while there.

Act civil and you'll be amazed at how great the locals treat you..

Germany wait staff are professionals.. They don't get tips. Always tipped at bars and pubs though. Stimmt so!
 
DEEKAYPEE8569

DEEKAYPEE8569

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Chris0nllyn said:
Have a trip to London, Paris, and Germany coming up in 2 weeks....

Need some suggestions from people who have been to make things go as smooth as possible.

Definately need a plug transformer to step down the European 220V to Us 110V, but it has to be safe for electronics like a laptop....anyone use one that they liked?
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If ya post your address, I'm sure Hank or somebody else here will come by and cut your grass or water the plants. :lol:
 
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daylily

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Chris0nllyn said:
I'll be sure to check, maybe it's a good idea to get plug adapters and a transformer?

I'm actually not going, my girlfriend is....I'm jealous.

She's going to Vidal Sasoon academy in London, then a day trip in Paris, then a week with her friend a bit outside of Stuttgart.
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Been seeing all the FB posts from the salon about this trip. I'm a customer there and good friends with my stylist so I've heard a bit about the trip. I'm jealous too! :lol: Hope they have a great time!
 
Chris0nllyn

Chris0nllyn

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DEEKAYPEE8569 said:
If ya post your address, I'm sure Hank or somebody else here will come by and cut your grass or water the plants. :lol:
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RoseRed said:
You didn't read the whole tread, did you.
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No, no, it's fine.....come on over Hank. :lol:

daylily said:
Been seeing all the FB posts from the salon about this trip. I'm a customer there and good friends with my stylist so I've heard a bit about the trip. I'm jealous too! :lol: Hope they have a great time!
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I'm sure those two will live up to the American stereotype. :lol: I know they'll have a great time.

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone!
 
Beta84

Beta84

They're out to get us
Chris0nllyn said:
I'll be sure to check, maybe it's a good idea to get plug adapters and a transformer?

I'm actually not going, my girlfriend is....I'm jealous.

She's going to Vidal Sasoon academy in London, then a day trip in Paris, then a week with her friend a bit outside of Stuttgart.
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depending on what she is bringing, as discussed above, it would be good to check on what she has to determine if she needs a transformer. It's probably not a bad idea to get one. If I remember correctly, the plugs may be slightly different between continental Europe and England, but someone else could correct me if that's wrong. I don't remember needing two sets so who knows.

I bought a transformer + adapters but I couldn't tell you which one. I went on Amazon and found one with a good rating and price.

RoseRed said:
Obviously.
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not so obvious. could be reading comprehension issues.
 
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