Hi there! In this blog I will share an overview of my experiences in Europe during the summer of 2009. I feel wholeheartedly that experiencing other countries and their cultures is a valuable college experience.
Here is a few tips for traveling abroad:
1. Pack Lite- Really, really- because you have to carry it all around- and pack what you usually like to wear-with lots of layering capabilities!
2. Europeans are sharp dressers if you want to fit in and not be an obvious tourist then...Dress smart!
3. Learn common phrases before arriving in your destination city- In my experience all but French will be more helpful if you attempt to begin communication in the local language. Ok, some of French were helpful- but others were extremely rude when they figure out that I am American, but that may have to do with the 116 million dollars of product retaliation against the EU especially from France by US- because they didn't want beef with hormones!
4. There is so much more then the tourist attractions!!! Check out the local food markets ( if you like fabulous foods) go to indoor and outdoor farm markets where you can get a awesome look at how the locals live.
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