Travel Tips

1. Travel light! One suitcase and one carry-on! After you have packed, look at everything and ask yourself, "Do I really need it?" You basically need comfortable casual clothes when traveling. Add one nice suit or outfit for dinner or going to a show.
2. Make sure you have all travel documents before leaving home. Passport, tickets etc.
3. Money: The best and cheapest way to buy local currency is with your bank ATM card or credit cards.
4. Don't pack valuables in your suitcase! Carry with you any valuables you feel you must take on your tour. Leave at home anything you especially do not want to lose.
5. Make sure your luggage is clearly labeled.
6. Shoes: Comfortable walking shoes are a must.
7. Plenty of film and batteries. Buy these at home.
8. Rainwear: fold-up umbrella and lightweight rain coat.
9. Remember to cancel paper, have post office hold mail, let neighbors and Police know you will be away.
10. There are all sorts of voltages and weird plugs used around the world. Don't assume you can just plug in your laptop wherever you go. Before you go, check your laptop's documentation. Most automatically accommodate various voltages and electrical frequencies. If so, all you need is an adapter for the plug. If your laptop only handles U.S. electrical systems, you'll need a converter. You'll still need the plug adapter, too.
11. Also, it's a good idea to take a surge suppressor along. Power surges can be very wearing on your computer. If you're unsure what you're going to need, check the World Electric Guide at:
    http://kropla.com/electric.htm
12. Record your passport number and credit card numbers in case you lose them.
13. If you do take travelers cheques, and you are visiting more than one European country, you should get Euro Cheques, the new common currency of Europe.