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Travel in Europe with confidence using this first-hand information presented by
an American who has lived, worked, and traveled throughout Europe.

The major sections of this web site are:
—> How To Europe: The Complete Travelers Handbook. The basics of travel in Europe.
—> Prime Travel Data. Essential information for many European countries.
—> TRAVELERS YELLOW PAGES. Links to scores of sources for further information.
—> Links to maps, weather, and exchange rates for up to the minute key travel information.

—> PhotoLog — Haarlem and Amsterdam on Queen's Day plus Keukenhof in Holland.
—> Stephanie's PhotoLog — Bull Flight. My daughter encounters a baby bull in Spain.
Bon voyage on site, and all over Europe!

NEW! See Stephanie's Paris Blog —> O hey Europe.


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Prime Travel Data

Elementary Travel Information for Europe
Austria
Belgium
Czechia
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Ireland
Italy
Luxembourg
Netherlands, a.k.a. Holland
Norway
Portugal
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom (Britain)

Travelers Portfolio TM

Amsterdam
Anne Frankhuis
Rijksmuseum
Van Gogh Museum
London
British Museum
Buckingham Palace
National Gallery
Natural History Museum
Palace of Westminster
St. Paul's Cathedral
Tower of London
Westminster Abbey
TRAVELERS
YELLOW PAGES

A Directory of Links to Travel Products, Services, and Information on Europe.
Airlines
Auto Rental in Europe
City Information
City Tourist Offices
Country Information
Discount Air Travel
Eclectic Travel Sites
Educational Programs
Guide Books for Europe
Hostels in Europe
Hotels in Europe
Internet Search Engines
Luggage and Backpacks
National Tourist Offices
Newsletters from Europe
Personal Travel Pages
Personal Trip Planning
Photography
Rail Services of Europe
Villas and Homes for Rent

Up-To-The-Minute
Maps and Time Zones
Links to web sites featuring free online maps of Europe.
Weather in Europe
Links to current weather conditions and forecasts.
Money Exchange
Links to currency exchange rates, including the euro.

PhotoLog

Holland
Queen's Day
Keukenhof

Stephanie's PhotoLog
and Blog
Spain
Bull Flight
Paris
O hey Europe



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You will need one or more of these plug adapters for your appliances and chargers.
Electrical Plug Adapter USA to Continental Europe
Plug Adapter
USA to Continental Europe
by Samsonite


SIMRAN PLUG ADAPTER - CONVERTS GROUNDED USA PLUGS TO EUROPE PLUG-GERMAN SHUCKO PLUG (VP 11W)
SIMRAN PLUG ADAPTER
Converts grounded USA plugs to European plug


This is a universal plug adapter for the UK and Ireland.
Samsonite Grounded Adaptor Plug - United Kingdom, Ireland
Samsonite Grounded Adaptor Plug - United Kingdom, Ireland


To use this with American plugs you'll also need the USA to Continental Europe adapter.

Grounded Adapter
Europe to Switzerland


For charging the batteries of more than one gizmo at a time use this 250 volt universal power strip. It comes with a grounded Continental plug so it does not need an adapter plug for Europe. See the next item if you are going to the British Isles.
Universal Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip for AC 220V/240V Countries. Max Load 13A 250V 50/60HZ - 450 Joules. CE Certified
Surge Protector
Power Strip
6 Universal Outlets
220/240 Volt 50/60Hz


How To Europe
The Complete Travelers Handbook
by John Bermont

Meet The Author
Table of Contents
All 30 chapters of the book, updated to August 2010, are available on line, FREE. Updated photographs with captions are available on line for those chapters as noted "with illustrations."
Readers are invited to write in with questions at the end of each chapter. I generally answer in a day or two.
The index is not available on line. However something better is built into each page, a Google.com search box. Use it to find anything on site.


Chapter 1, with illustrations.
What's It All About?
In Europe Travel Like a Native


Chapter 2
On Budget in Europe
Travel Costs


Chapter 3
Passport and Visas for Europe
Identity and Travel Documents


Chapter 4
Flying to Europe
Travel Starts at the Airport


Chapter 5
What to Wear in Europe
Travel Clothes for All Occasions


Chapter 6
Packing List for Europe
Travel Short List


Chapter 7
Luggage for Europe
Travel Light, Travel Light, Travel Light


Chapter 8
Cash, ATMs, Credit Cards, Personal Checks
Travel with Each in Europe


Chapter 9
A Travel Diary of Europe
Notes Supplement Your Photos


Chapter 10
Guidebooks, Maps, Dictionaries
Travel in Europe with a Good Guidebook


Chapter 11
Electricity in Europe
Travel Voltage Fundamentals


Chapter 12, with illustrations.
Photography in Europe
Travel with Your Camera


Chapter 13
Bring a Smile
Travel Europe in Good Attitude


Chapter 14
European Hotels, Hostels, B&Bs, and
Private Homes
Sleep Options for Travel in Europe


Chapter 15
Eating Your Way Through Europe
Travel on Your Belly


Chapter 16
Getting Around Town in Europe
Travel by Bus, Streetcar, Subway, Taxi, Bike, and Shoe


Chapter 17
Riding the European Rails and Waves
Travel Europe by Train and Ferry

     Part 1, with illustrations.
classes of service, train tickets, Eurailpass, other rail passes, reservations, official business
     Part 2, with illustrations.
finding your station, finding your train, finding your car, luggage, on-board train facilities, eating on the train.
     Part 3, with illustrations.
sleeping on night trains, night train reservations, night train facilities, departure and destination procedures, potpourri, train station facilities.
     Part 4, with illustrations.
international buses and ferry services. Sometimes there are no train tracks!

Chapter 18
Driving in Europe
Travel by Car, Van, or Motorcycle


Chapter 19
Communicating as You Travel
Telephone, Mail, Fax, and Email Are at Your Service

    Part 1. Telephoning
    Part 2. Mail
    Part 3. Internet
    Part 4. Telegrams

Chapter 20
Health and Safety in Europe
Travel in Confidence but with Caution


Chapter 21
Working in Europe
Travel for Free


Chapter 22
Moving to and Living in Europe
Travel to the Max as an Expatriate

     Part 1. Moving to Europe
     Part 2. Living in Europe

Chapter 23, with illustrations.
Shopping in Europe
Buy Your Souvenirs, Gifts, and Stuff You Can't Live Without


Chapter 24
Shipping Your Treasures Home from Europe
You Have a Number of Options


Chapter 25
Passing Customs in Europe
Know the Rules When Crossing Borders


Chapter 26
Languages, Numbers, Alphabets
Encounter the Tower of Babel in Europe


Chapter 27
Metric System in Europe
Travel with Grams, Meters, Liters, and Celsius


Chapter 28
Time and Dates in Europe
Travel in a Different Time Zone


Chapter 29
The Weather in Europe
Travel with Your Umbrella


Chapter 30
Melding With Europe
Travel Is Interesting and Entertaining


The Finale
Packing List and Last Call
What You Need to Travel in Europe, All in One Place



"How To Europe: The Complete Travelers Handbook by John Bermont describes the practicalities of visiting Europe in astonishing detail. Whether you're planning your first visit or trying to land a transfer to your company's European office, you'll appreciate his sensible, money-saving advice and his attention to the basics of daily survival."
Mark Kahler
BudgetTravel.About.com

Read the full book review at BudgetTravel.About.com
The original do-it-yourself travel guide to Europe SM

How To Europe: The Complete Travelers Handbook -- the front cover

470 pages
7" x 10" softcover
345 b/w photos
Last Call checklists
detailed index
© 2003
ISBN 0-940792-69-9
$28.50

Further details at:
HOW TO EUROPE
The Complete Travelers Handbook


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The Netherlands
Convenient to Amsterdam and Keukenhof.


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Just south of Haarlem

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Make sure that your electrical appliances are dual voltage so they will work in Europe.
Conair's Dual-Voltage Ionic Hair Dryer
Vagabond Compact Styler
Conair's Dual-Voltage Ionic Hair Dryer


Conair Flat Iron 2
Conair Flat Iron 2" Ceramic Straightener
Dual Voltage


Remington H-1015 All That Quick Curl Travel Hair Setter
Travel Hair Setter
Dual Voltage
Remington H-1015

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Travel in Europe with confidence using this first-hand information presented by an American who has lived, worked, and traveled throughout Europe.