BIG PICTURE ITINERARY PLANNING
ADDITIONAL ITINERARY PLANNING ADVICE
Sightseeing and Attractions Cost Estimate
Public Transportation Cost Estimate
Extras and Unexpected Expenses Estimate
Understanding Currency and Exchange Rates
Alternative Ways to Access Money
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT PRE-DEPARTURE CONSIDERATIONS
GUIDE TO LONG-TERM TRAVEL IN EUROPE
Ways to Extend Your Stay Past 90 Days
Strategies for Finding the Cheapest Flights to Europe
Our Favorite Airfare Booking Websites and Resources
BEST TRAVEL GUIDE BOOKS AND ONLINE RESOURCES
Independent Online Guides Written by Locals
Staying Fashionable While on the Road
CLOTHING PACKING GUIDE FOR WOMEN
CLOTHING PACKING GUIDE FOR MEN
GUIDE TO USING ELECTRONICS IN EUROPE
Smartphones, Data Plans, and Mobile Phones
Other Essential Travel Electronics
GUIDE TO CHOOSING A DIGITAL CAMERA FOR TRAVEL
Important Features to Consider in a Digital Camera
Choosing the Type of Digital Camera for Your Travel Style
Important Digital Camera Accessories
CHOOSING THE BEST LUGGAGE FOR YOUR TRAVEL STYLE
Traveling with Rolling Luggage
HOW TO CHOOSE A TRAVEL BACKPACK
How to Choose the Correct Backpack Size
How to Find a Correct Fitting Backpack
Packing Cubes and Packing Folders
HOSTELS—BEER, BUNK BEDS, AND BREAKFAST
Characteristics of a Good Hostel
Tips for Couchsurfing Successfully
Additional Concerns to Consider
Advantages to Renting an Apartment
Disadvantages to Renting an Apartment
Where to Find a Vacation Apartment Rental
SLEEPING IN TRAIN STATIONS AND AIRPORTS
Reasons Why Rail Travel is Awesome
Understanding Train Ticket Pricing
Quick Overview—Point-To-Point Tickets versus Train Passes
Purchasing Individual Train Tickets
Are Eurail Passes Worth the Money?
More Tips for Using Your Eurail Pass
Where & How to Buy a Eurail Pass
How to Find the Best Deals on Airfare
Things to Think about before Renting a Car
How to Rent a Car for the Best Price
Benefits to Short-term Leasing
CHAPTER FIVE—TRAVEL SAFETY AND AVOIDING TOURIST SCAMS
Popular Cities for Pickpockets
How to Protect Yourself from Pickpockets
ATM/CREDIT CARD/DEBIT CARD FRAUD
FLIRTY WOMEN AND STRIP CLUB SCAMS
CHAPTER SIX—SOLO AND GROUP TRAVEL
Positive Aspects of Solo Travel
How to Successfully Travel Solo
GUIDE TO SOLO TRAVEL FOR WOMEN
Safety Advice for Solo Women Travelers
TIPS FOR TRAVELING WITH FRIENDS AND SIGNIFICANT OTHERS
CHAPTER SEVEN—DAY-TO-DAY MONEY SAVING STRATEGIES
Grocery Stores, Greengrocers, and Farmers’ Markets
Street Food and Budget Takeout Restaurants
Other Tips for Eating on the Cheap