Save this before you pack a single thing. Entry requirements vary by country and they change. Budget airlines like Ryanair charge steep fees for bags that don't meet their size limits. Your bank card will get flagged if you don't call ahead. WhatsApp is how tour operators and transfer drivers will reach you, so set it up before you land. Google Translate's camera feature reads menus in real time with no Wi-Fi needed. This guide covers all ten things that consistently trip up first-time Europe travelers, so you can skip the learning curve and just go.
Save this before you pack a single thing. Entry requirements vary by country and they change. Budget airlines like Ryanair charge steep fees for bags that don't meet their size limits. Your bank card will get flagged if you don't call ahead. WhatsApp is how tour operators and transfer drivers will reach you, so set it up before you land. Google Translate's camera feature reads menus in real time with no Wi-Fi needed. This guide covers all ten things that consistently trip up first-time Europe travelers, so you can skip the learning curve and just go.