1. Stayin’ Alive (in Europe!)

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

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

4. 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

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

6. 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)

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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!)

10. Emergencies-Know Your Embassy/Consulate
Barcelona, consulate:
Paseo Reina Elisenda de Montcada, Barcelona, España Phone: (+34) Fax (+34)
Paris, embassy:
2 avenue Gabriel Paris France Phone: [33] (1) Alt Phone: (33) Fax: [33] (1)
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 All consular offices in Spain are open Monday through Friday, except for U.S. and Spanish holidays.

11. Extra Travel
Notre Dame? Seine?
Where do you want to go????