Before a trip to Europe, prepare by memorizing or writing down emergency numbers, getting travel insurance, and buying an adapter for electronic devices. It’s not necessary to learn a foreign language, but basic phrases and a dictionary can help with communication.
To prepare for a trip to Europe, you can find emergency numbers, get travel insurance and buy an adapter for electronic devices. All European countries have a different number to call in case of emergency and it may be useful to memorize or write down this number. Travel insurance is also something that might be needed for injury, theft, or a national emergency. While ensuring foreign electronic devices can be plugged in and saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ in a foreign language probably aren’t that important, they can help ensure that a European holiday is an enjoyable one.
Most European countries are generally considered safe for travellers, but an accident can happen to anyone anywhere. Preparing for a trip to Europe should include memorizing emergency numbers, or writing them down and keeping them in a wallet or purse. In most places in Europe, it is possible to dial 112 to reach an operator who speaks both English and any language spoken in the country from which the caller is calling. Also, individual countries have different numbers for ambulance, police and fire services. These numbers are readily available on the internet, but 112 should probably be memorized if all else fails.
Travel insurance is a good thing to have in case of medical emergencies, evacuation of the vacation area, or loss of baggage. Like most other types of insurance, travel insurance coverage can vary significantly by package. However, even a great plan usually costs only a small percentage of the overall trip to Europe.
If a traveler is bringing their cell phone, laptop or other electronic device on a trip to Europe, an adapter is usually needed. Wall outlets in Europe may be different from wall outlets in the traveler’s home country. In this case, an adapter is the only way to connect foreign electronic devices. Sometimes adapters can be borrowed from a European hotel or purchased at a hardware or electrical store.
It is generally not necessary to learn basic phrases in a foreign language for a trip to Europe. Often pointing, smiling, and nodding to communicate to get directions or find a restroom works quite well. To make communication easier, however, a traveler can learn phrases like “where is,” “hello,” and basic directions. A language or phrase dictionary is another good addition. Many people in Europe speak English as a second language, so a trip to Europe could also lead to some conversation in English.
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