Stayin’ Alive (in Europe!)

Dinero Be aware of exchange rate (€1=$1.15) Pull out money beforehand Pull out money at an ATM on arrival

Documents Passports (a few months)-you’re in charge of your own Insurance cards Identification Copies of EVERYTHING

Pickpockets Anyone who’s trying to distract you (loud, cute, nice, etc.) All bags front facing, with zippers Constant vigilance Keep an extra store of money, your passport, other important things IN THE HOTEL

Communication Pay-to-go European plan Airplane mode WhatsApp/FB Messenger/iMessage etc.

Power Adapters will work, converters are better Converters convert the voltage (US uses 110 volts, Europe uses 220 volts) Only leave them plugged in for short periods (1-2 hours)

Bags Be aware of luggage restrictions for all airlines: checked bags can weigh no more than 50 lbs; carry ons, no more than 26lbs. Carry on measurements- 21.5x13.5x10 Personalize your bag so that we can see it easily Ribbon, bandanas, etc.

Carry on I always carry: 1-2 outfits (roll them!) Cosmetics-deodorant & toothbrush! Baby wipes Medicine Anything that you would need to survive for 1-2 days if your luggage gets lost A book

Medicine/Allergies If you have special dietary needs, please make sure we know Be aware of all allergies, and bring what you need to help you Any medication needs to come with you (in the carry on!)

Emergencies-Know Your Embassy/Consulate Barcelona, consulate: Paseo Reina Elisenda de Montcada, 23 08034 Barcelona, España Phone: (+34) 93 280 22 27 Fax (+34) 93 280 61 75 Paris, embassy: 2 avenue Gabriel 75008 Paris France Phone: [33] (1)43122222 Alt Phone: (33) 1 42 66 97 83 Fax: [33] (1)42669783 From es.usembassy.gov: For an emergency involving an American citizen outside of normal business hours (Spain is six hours ahead of the U.S. East Coast), please call +34-91-587- 2200. All consular offices in Spain are open Monday through Friday, except for U.S. and Spanish holidays.

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