Central Europe is vast and complicated, but also thrilling and exciting. To navigate it properly, you should strive to make things as easy as possible. This will minimise any risks on your trip, and also just ensure that everything goes by at a smooth, steady and comfortable rate, eliminating cause for fear and panic.
Consequently, here’re 5 ways to make travelling around central Europe much easier!
Plan properly
From packing all your essentials to developing a concrete schedule, you’re travelling will go a lot smoother when everything is in good order. The best place to begin is in the planning stage, so make sure you’ve got all your passports, portable chargers, adapters, tickets for tourist spots, clothes, toiletries and medication with you. Once you’re completely prepared for everything, you’ll have a far easier, stress-free time!
Don’t go alone
Many people travel alone for a solitary experience, preferring that sense of independency and privacy in their experiences. It’s a totally valid wish, however it’s also worth pointing out that if anything happens to you while travelling alone, you won’t have a friend or family member to have your back. Many ugly and foul things happen abroad even in the loveliest of places, so it’s best to take at least one person along with you so that you can look out for each other. Remember, safety is always your priority!
Check the weather
The heatwave in Europe has recently made worldwide news, and while a bit of sunshine never killed anybody, major heatwaves certainly do. They’re also the cause of many flash floods and forest fires too. Therefore, try to organise your trips around these occurrences, and if you can’t alter your pre-established plan, make sure you take lots of water, sunshade hats, sun cream, and all the other good stuff. It’s important to take these events seriously, as they do lead to loss of life in many cases.
Navigation apps
Maps are useful, but they’re also very tricky in terms of finding a spot to use them, rummaging in bags, unravelling them, keeping them flat on a table, etc. It’s best to just install a navigational app on your phone, like Google Maps, and using that as your guide. Instead of repeatedly trying to find areas you looked at early, just screenshot those places on your phone! Also take a portable charger with you also, and that way, you’ll never waste a moment finding your bearings.
Strategic sleeping
Travelling around central Europe will no doubt involve a lot of sitting on planes and/or buses. Even if you’re using incredibly convenient Paris airport transfers, there’ll be some waiting games during your adventure. If you’re not missing any views or imminently awaiting plane and coach arrivals, strategically use these long waiting periods to get some shut eye. That way, you won’t miss any of the good stuff or need to retire too early in hotels and/or hostels!
Conclusion
Each of these items should help you have a safe and fun-filled experience as you travel around Central Europe. Try to utilise your common sense wherever you can, because that’s mainly what takes the stress and panic out of extensive travelling! Stay level-headed and sharp, and you’ll experience very few problems.