Hello family! (and a high-five to all my other readers)
You are coming to Europe soon, and I know you've all been reading/stressing about it. Yes, it's literally freezing here, and yes, it will probably stay that way BUT--
You'll get over it!
Isn't that fantastic news? I actually love the cold now; it's just something you have to embrace and run with, otherwise you'll miss out on some great adventure. Alles klar?
Tips for traveling abroad:
Use toilets any chance you get, and stay hydrated. These two fairly common American conveniences do not exist in Europe. (Free toilets/free water)
Do not interact with beggers/sellers-of-junk. At all. Do not make eye contact.
Be painfully polite, especially if you do not speak their language.
Be painfully aggressive on public transportation-- they will show NO mercy to your hesitance.
Do not give out extra information to waiters/hotel receptionists/grocery store clerks etc. Unlike in America, they won't fake caring, and you'll feel like an ass for it. Trust me, haha.
Only get cash out of ATMS attached to banks. Kinnnnnd of obvious.
and most importantly:
Stay calm! Enjoy the wonderful stress of traveling and feeling out of place- you're not alone!
My cell number: 0049 0152 2769 7688. Just in case of absolute emergency.
Good luck, and I can't wait to see you!
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