With about 7 weeks until we depart on September 1, 2008 we find that there are a lot of things that need attention.
We will be limited to one suitcase and one carry on each for a trip of approximately 6 to 7 weeks.
Clothes need to be relatively wrinkle free and easily washed out in a hotel room sink and dry overnight. Most of the hotels say you cannot do this, but travel guides say go ahead, just don't leave any trace or clothes hanging to dry during the day. The cost of having clothes cleaned or laundered is very expensive in Europe.
We need to check out the electronics (cameras, hair dryer, razor, etc.) to see which are dual voltage and if we need a converter or inverter, or even a surge protector because of the electricity differences in Europe.
We need to finalize our plans for the period of time on our own. Do we take the train or do we fly form Paris to Frejus and back.
Which credit cards do we take and is our ATM card usable in Europe. We need to buy some Euro's before we go.
And the list goes on and on and on.
More on the next post.
16 years ago
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Hey Dad!
We have two converters, and they are definitely needed. I wouldn't even bother with a hair dryer, probably cheaper to buy one here and discard it before you go home. I blew my surge protector, and may buy a European one so I have more outlets.
As for how to travel, you read our nightmare scenario flying with too much baggage. I love traveling by train, and it's probably cheaper. The TGV to Nice would be fast and easy.
Before we went I got a Capitol One credit card because they are the only card available that doesn't charge the 3% exchange rate fee. My ATM works fine, it's just a matter of what kind of exchange rate your bank is giving at the time, ie. terrible.
Bring darker clothes that won't show the dirt. And well have a washer in Frejus.
Hope those answers help. We're learning.
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