3 Tips for Planning a Trip to Europe

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3 Tips for Planning a Trip to Europe
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• Europe is full of beautiful places with
  exciting vacation opportunities. You can
  experience the piazzas of Rome, the beaches of
  France or Spain, the architecture of Prague, and
  so much more.

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• Of course, the key to any great trip is
  preparation. Planning always leads to more
  successful trips, especially when you're
  travelling to foreign countries. Certain
  important steps must be taken before you can go,
  go, go, including picking a location, planning
  your itinerary, establishing your budget, and
  getting your travel documents in order.

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Know Where You're Going

• This one is a given - you must know what
  country or countries you want to visit. Here are
  some tips to help narrow your list of options
• Go with what you like. France and Spain might
  be a great place for foodies to visit, while the
  Alps or Iceland might be a great place for nature
  lovers.

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• Adventure seekers may also find themselves
  challenged in the mountains of Interlaken,
  Switzerland or on the windy beaches of Tarifa,
  Spain.
• Adventure seekers may also find themselves
  challenged in the mountains of Interlaken,
  Switzerland or on the windy beaches of Tarifa,
  Spain.

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• Go where the fun is. Europe is full of
  festivals, local holidays, and seasonal events,
  like Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, Tomorrowland
  in Boom, Belgium, or the Fringe Festival in
  Edinburgh, Scotland. If you like a good party,
  any one of these celebrations and destinations
  should work well for you.

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Plan Your Itinerary

• Before you travel or even book your flight,
  hotel accommodations, and transportation, you
  must at least have a rough itinerary of what
  you'll be doing on your trip. Research the
  cities, sites, events, activities, and
  restaurants your chosen destination has to offer
  before you do anything else. This will ensure
  that you only visit places and do things that fit
  comfortably into your time limit and budget.

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• Not only that, planning your itinerary will
  also reduce your chances of getting lost and
  confused, seeing less of the country than you'd
  like, or of doing activities that aren't really
  fun for you. If you want to see a lot but don't
  have a lot of money, you might consider taking a
  European cruise, bike tours, walking tours, or
  adventure and camping tours. However, before you
  do anything, be sure to plan and consider your
  budget.

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Ensure Your Documents Are in Order

• It takes 2 to 5 weeks to receive a passport
  from the time of application. This means that if
  you're going to travel to a foreign country, you
  must have a passport that will still be valid for
  the next 6 months. That said, there are expedited
  services that can reduce the waiting time for a
  passport, bringing it down to a matter of days or
  even hours, but there are additional costs and
  you must have proof of travel.

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• Don't forget to check to see if you require a
  visa to enter your destination - many popular
  destinations do!
• If you already have a passport, you'll need to
  check the expiration date to make sure it's
  valid, and if it isn't, you'll need to apply for
  a renewal. If you don't have one, you'll need to
  apply well before your trip and have your photo
  taken, as well.

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• Knowing where to get passport photos that are
  guaranteed to be approved is important. Getting
  pictures taken at an inexperienced shop can delay
  your passport application and even derail your
  travel plans. If you live in the Edmonton area,
  PhotoStop is your source! Visit us today for
  photos that meet every requirement.

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