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European Travel Skills Part I

Rick Steves' Europe
Rick Steves' Europe
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👁️ 764K views📅 12 years ago⏱️ 24:57
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

The point of this special is you can learn from my 30 years of experience and have a better trip.

How well you're able to enjoy the delights of Europe is a matter of how well you plan and how skillfully you travel.

Guide books are $20 tools for $3,000 experiences.

With an open mind and a wide-eyed curiosity in your travels, you'll have more fun and you'll take home my favorite souvenir, a broader perspective.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Use ATMs for local currency at the best rates and minimize fees by taking fewer, bigger withdrawals.
✓Let your bank know you'll be overseas to avoid card issues.
✓Don't take a nap to overcome jet lag; get out and walk in bright light.
✓Validate your rail pass before boarding trains.
✓Check with your home insurance company for rental car coverage in Europe.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Overcoming jet lag — Don't take a nap; get out and walk in bright light and fresh air.
Navigating train stations and schedules — Use departure boards, ask for advice at info booths, and validate tickets before boarding.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to handle transportation by train and car in Europe?
QHow to change money and settle in upon arrival?
QWhat are essential travel skills for a smooth trip?

Topics Covered

Excursions3½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconItinerary Route3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Amsterdam3½ Happy Bacon
Bacharach4 Happy Bacon
Cologne3½ Happy Bacon
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Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2012 | In this first of three shows covering travel skills and tips, we'll visit the Netherlands and Germany to learn about transportation by train and car within Europe, changing money, and settling in upon arrival. How well you're able to enjoy the delights of Europe depends upon how well you plan and how skillfully you travel. #ricksteveseurope #europetravel #traveltips Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show • “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio • European Tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours • Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks • Travel Gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ • Travel Classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks • Rick Steves Audio Europe App: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.