| Travelling to Europe can be a wonderful
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| | a route that will take you less time to
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| and life-changing experience, but many
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| | travel from destination to destination -
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| people don't enjoy it the way they could
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| | saving on travel time will give you more
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| and should because of the little
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| | time to do other things.
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| annoyances that pop up during the trip.
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| | 4. Rent a car or go by train? Both
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| Here are a few tips to ensure you can
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| | options have pros and cons, so it's worth
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| make the most of your travel through
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| | thinking which is suitable for you.
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| Europe:
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| | Renting a car can give you freedom that a
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| 1. Instead of taking a taxi to your hotel
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| | train can't: for example in France there
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| it might be a lot better to share an
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| | are a lot of vineyards that offer free
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| airport shuttle with a few other
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| | wine tasting or dairy farms with free
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| travellers. Airport taxis are usually
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| | cheese tastings. Just pop out of the car
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| more expensive and some unscrupulous
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| | and enjoy!
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| drivers will take side routes or even
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| | On the other hand, trains are best when
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| mess with the meter just to get more
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| | you are short on time and money - unlike
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| money out of your pocket.
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| | the United States, train fares are
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| With an airport shuttle you save money
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| | cheaper here and the distances are not
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| and you don't have to worry about
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| | that great. Also, if you stick to major
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| directions or finding the hotel; plus,
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| | cities you'll most likely get there
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| you can get picked up again at the end of
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| | faster than in a car. If you plan on
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| your stay and dropped off at the airport.
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| | visiting smaller towns or even villages
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| 2. Take your time when travelling! Some
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| | chances are that a train runs through
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| people go on vacation doing a speed tour
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| | there, so going by rail is always a good
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| of every city and location they can think
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| | choice!
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| of, and this really is not the way to
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| | 5. Gas Prices - if renting a car you
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| travel anywhere. Travelling this way will
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| | should also be aware of the higher gas
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| only exhaust you and you won't get to
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| | prices in Europe. While the average price
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| enjoy each city the way you should.
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| | per gallon in the United States is
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| Remember this: it's good to plan ahead
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| | hovering around $2.50 in Europe you won't
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| but don't stick to it if you feel that
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| | find it cheaper than $4 per gallon, and
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| you haven't spent enough time somewhere.
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| | that's at best. Some European countries
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| It's better to go back another time and
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| | have it at around $7 per gallon.
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| pick up where you left off than to go
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| | That train ride sounds better and better,
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| home tired and disappointed with the
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| | huh?
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| experience.
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| | 6. Bring batteries and power adapters -
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| 3. Are you sure you have enough time to
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| | if you're from Asia or the United States
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| visit all the places you want? Make sure
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| | be sure to bring batteries and power
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| that you reserve 2 or 3 days for each
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| | adapters for every electronic device that
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| location and half a day or a full day for
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| | you have with you.
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| travelling from one place to another.
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| | Although you can find them in Europe too,
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| Given this reasoning for a 10 day trip
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| | they are cheaper in your country and you
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| you should plan to visit 3 or 4 places at
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| | wouldn't want your camcorder dying on you
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| the most, and a 15 day trip would be
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| | when you really need it!
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| suitable for 6 destinations.
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| | Keep these tips in mind and your trip to
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| It is also helpful if you plan ahead for
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| | Europe will be the best one in your life!
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