I am leaving for France on Friday. I have never been and I don't speak the language. I bought one of those pocket phrase books. On one hand I am excited and on the other I am worried. I have heard a lot of things about how the Frenchmen hate Americans.
I have a few questions regarding general traveling:
Concerning my luggage tags:
1) What information should I put?
2) Should I include a picture on the tag?
3) What language should my tags be in, French or English?
4) Why do some of the companies make hidden tags, i.e. you have to slide something back to get to the information, should I be worried about someone stealing my luggage?
Concerning currency:
1) Where can I get American exchanged for Euros?
2) Should I exchange it here or once I land over there?
3) Do I have to have cash to exchange, or can I use a credit card?
4) If I use a credit card, do I have to have a PIN number?
My last bit, I would just like any general tips or advice that anyone has from personal experiences that they are willing to share. I know this topic has nothing to do with Alias, but there seem to be a lot of French teachers and such lurking around.
I would appreicate any help.
Thanks,
Five
I have a few questions regarding general traveling:
Concerning my luggage tags:
1) What information should I put?
2) Should I include a picture on the tag?
3) What language should my tags be in, French or English?
4) Why do some of the companies make hidden tags, i.e. you have to slide something back to get to the information, should I be worried about someone stealing my luggage?
Concerning currency:
1) Where can I get American exchanged for Euros?
2) Should I exchange it here or once I land over there?
3) Do I have to have cash to exchange, or can I use a credit card?
4) If I use a credit card, do I have to have a PIN number?
My last bit, I would just like any general tips or advice that anyone has from personal experiences that they are willing to share. I know this topic has nothing to do with Alias, but there seem to be a lot of French teachers and such lurking around.
I would appreicate any help.
Thanks,
Five