Paris Skyline and Eiffel Tower. Photo by Stephanie.

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Travel with photographer John Bermont

Mastering Independent Budget Travel

John Bermont, Chef du Site, www.enjoy-europe.com

Enjoy Europe with confidence using this first-hand information brought to you directly by the author, yours truly, with a little help from my daughter Stephanie and friend Paula in Holland. I have traveled, lived, worked, played, vagabonded, and photographed throughout Europe for a good chunk of my life, on my own thin wallet and incognito with my real name. "John Bermont" is actually a pen name. On this site there is more essential travel information than you will find in any guidebook, and it is all gratis. This message approved by John Bermont. Updated . Copyright.

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HOW TO EUROPE
The Complete Travelers Handbook
Meet the author, John Bermont
Table of Contents. Total Internet Edition. On Line Completely Gratis!



Chapter 1
First home in Holland on the Spaarne River in Haarlem.
What's It All About?
Travel Like a Native In Europe

Chapter 2, Part 1
Bank notes used in many European countries.
On Budget in Europe
Travel Costs: How Much?

Chapter 2, Part 2
Spreadsheet of cost for four days in Paris.
Europe on WHAT! Per Day?
My Actual Travel Expenses, in Tables and Footnotes

Chapter 3
Typical passport entry and exit stamps.
Passport and Visas
Identity and Travel Documents

Chapter 4
KLM airplanes at Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam, Holland.
Flying to Europe
Travel Starts at the Airport

Section 5
Packing Your Clothes for Europe
A well dressed traveler gets respect everywhere.

Chapter 5
Stephanie dressed for Rome, Italy.
What to Wear in Europe
Your Best Travel Clothes for Every Occasion

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Chapter 6 Part 1
Old school backpackers and modern time travelers with a roller bag.
Pack Light Field Test
Validating Your Europe Packing List

Chapter 6 Part 2
Pack your toothbrush, hair blower, vinegar, and toilet paper in a day bag.
Personal Care Items for Europe
Pack Your Toothbrush and Toilet Paper.

Chapter 6 Part 3
Travel Supplies
Small Stuff Packing List

Chapter 6 Part 4
Bringing Valuables to Europe
Not in Your Luggage or Purse

Chapter 7
Soft side roller suit cases. http://www.enjoy-europe.com/home/DSCN0101-BrandedBags-260-3.jpg
Luggage for Europe
Pack Light, Let It Roll

Chapter 8 Part 1
Pickpocket warning banner in Amsterdam. http://www.enjoy-europe.com/home/08-DSCN2791-3.jpg
Pickpockets in Europe
They're Everywhere

Chapter 8 Part 2
An ATM in Milano, Italy
ATMs in Europe
Machines Dispense Travel Cash

Chapter 8 Part 3
Cash and cards to pay your way in Europe
Cash and Credit
Paying Your Way in Europe

Chapter 8 Part 4
Exchange rates are posted where money is exchanged.
Money Potpourri
Cash, Coins, Transfer, Barter

Chapter 9
My travel log book is never out of reach.
Your Travel Diary of Europe
Blog It

Chapter 10
Part of my library of guide books, maps, and dictionaries.
Guide Books and Maps
Tomes for Travel in Europe



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Section 11
Electricity Differences in Europe
Europe: 220 Volts, 50 Hz, various flat and round hole outlets.
USA: 110 volts, 60 Hz, flat hole outlets.

Chapter 11, Part 1
Voltage cycles of American and converted European electricity.
An Electric Converter in Europe
Electric power converters supposedly change 220 volts to 110 volts.

Chapter 11, Part 2
Various outlet designs in Europe require different plug adapters.
Plug Adapters for European Outlets
American plugs do not fit in any power outlet in Europe.

Chapter 11, Part 3
Various outlet designs in Europe require different plug adapters.
European Voltage Essentials
220 Volts of Power at 50 Hz Frequency.

Chapter 12
The Austrian Alps from Hall-In-Tyrol, just east of Innsbruck.
Photography in Europe
Take Your Best Shot

Chapter 13
Elizabeth being gifted by a police officer in Istanbul Turkey.
Bring a Smile to Europe
Travel in Good Attitude

Chapter 14
The bed of my cozy cute cheap B+B in Cardiff Wales
Hotels, B&Bs, Hostels, Dorms, Homes
European Travelers' Sleep Options

Chapter 15
The beautiful Montparnasse 1900 restaurant, Paris 6th, France. http://www.enjoy-europe.com/home/12-1204-3.jpg
Eating In Europe
Your Need for Feed

Chapter 16
The city bus depot in Cardiff Wales. http://www.enjoy-europe.com/home/16-DSCN0917-3.jpg
City Transportation in Europe
Bus, Streetcar, Subway, Taxi, Bike, Shoe, Gondola

Section 17
European Train Guide
Trains provide reliable, comfortable, and economical transportation between cities and villages throughout Europe.

Chapter 17, part 1,
An ICE high speed train parked at Amsterdam's Centraal Station. http://www.enjoy-europe.com/home/171-P1230436f-3.jpg
Trains in Europe
A Rail Primer

Chapter 17, part 2,
The train departure board at Brussels' Zuid/Midi train station.
European Rail Stations
Finding Your Way

Chapter 17, part 3,
The signboard of this rail car indicates a night train.
Night Trains in Europe
Sleeping City to City

Chapter 17, part 4,
The Silja Symphony ferry servicing Stockholm Sweden and Helsinki Finland (Suomi).
Europe's Boat and Bus Services
High Seas Ferry, Highway Coach

Section 18
Drive a Car in Europe
Rules of the road are different. Here is an introduction to driving in Europe.

Chapter 18, part 1
The Avenue des Champs Elysees in Paris France. http://www.enjoy-europe.com/home/18-0440-3.jpg
European Auto Rental
Rent a car to see the countryside.

Chapter 18, part 2
Stop in Cyrillic and in American at an intersection in Kiev, Ukraine.
Driving in Europe
Back Alley to Blazing Autobahn

Chapter 18, part 3
London traffic is as bad as it gets.
European Driving Laws and Habits
Police, Speed Limits, Tailgaters

Chapter 18, part 4
An Amsterdam police officer places a wheel clamp on an illegally parked car.
Parking, Gasoline, Safety
Adjuncts to Driving in Europe

Chapter 19, part 1
Pick up a mobile phone at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport.
Telephoning Europe
City Codes, 10-10, cell phones, PTT

Chapter 19, part 2
Mail boxes are stationed almost everywhere in Europe, as is this one next to a canal in Leiden Holland.
Sending Mail to & from Europe
How to send and receive mail.

Chapter 19, part 3
An internet cafe in Dresden, Germany. http://www.enjoy-europe.com/home/172-p1020015-3.jpg
Internet and Email
Europe's Cyber Cafes and WiFi

Chapter 19, part 4
Telegrams
Wiring Cash and Quitting Your Job

Chapter 20
A pharmacie in Paris, France.
Health and Safety in Europe
Travel in Confidence but with Caution

Section 22
Moving over to Europe
How to relocate and deal with living and working in Europe.

Chapter 21
A young professional parks his bike in Amsterdam.
Working in Europe
Get Paid to Travel

Chapter 22, part 1
The price of an apartment in Paris, France can do serious damage to your bank account.
Moving to Europe?
International shipping and finding a home in Europe.

Chapter 22, part 2
Prague, Czech Republic would be a good place to reside.
Living in Europe
Daily life in Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland

Chapter 22, Special email
Dave In Ireland
Technical Details for Moving to Europe

Chapter 23
A duty free chocolate shop at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport.
Shopping in Europe
Souvenirs, Gifts, and Stuff You Can't Live Without

Chapter 24
Post offices throughout Europe sell official shipping boxes, just like the USPS.
Shipping Your Treasures Home
Travelers' Options from Europe

Chapter 25
Switzerland still enforces customs duties on any non resident.
Customs Duty EU UK CH US
Know the Rules When Crossing Borders

Chapter 26
Sign: Please do not walk on the grass. http://www.enjoy-europe.com/home/26-DSC0649-3
Languages, Numbers, Alphabets
Encounter The Tower of Babel in Europe

Chapter 27
The metric system of weights and measures is used throughout Europe.
Europe's Metric System
Grams, Meters, Liters, Centigrade

Chapter 28
Sign: Please do not walk on the grass.
European Dates and Time
Traveling in a Distant Time Zone

Chapter 29
Smart visitors to Paris France always have an umbrella in their day pack.
Weather in Europe
Travel under Your Umbrella

Chapter 30
Smart visitors to Paris France always have an umbrella in their day pack.
Melding with Europe
Travel Is Interesting and Entertaining

Last Call
Having a last beer at the Proeflokaal in Haarlem Netherlands as I wrap up a long research trip around Europe, probably 1983. http://www.enjoy-europe.com/home/LastCall.png
Travel Prep and Pack Lists for Europe

Prime Travel Data
Elementary Travel Information for Europe

Food and Beverage

Bermont's Quiche d'Eschplamb, deep dish sans crust.
Quiche d'Eschplamb
Deep Dish Recipe
Label and bottle photo of a German Riesling Nahe blue bottle wine. http://www.enjoy-europe.com/home/GermanWineBottleLabel-s-3.jpg
German Wine Labels
How to translate the labels and other stuff to know.

More European Wine

Stephanie's Blogs

A small bull chases Stephanie in Spain. http://www.enjoy-europe.com/home/BullFlight-s-3.jpg
Bull Flight, Spain
My daughter flees from a charging baby bull.
Stephanie's photo blog of a month in Paris.
O hey Europe
One month in Paris.
A story illustrated.

Up-To-The-Minute

A rough sketch of Europe. http://www.enjoy-europe.com/home/Europe-s-3.jpg
Maps and Time Zones
Web sites featuring free online maps of Europe.
Chart/graph comparing average temperatures in Atlanta, Chicago, Vienna, and London. http://www.enjoy-europe.com/home/weathergraph-s-3.jpg
Weather in Europe
Current weather conditions and forecasts.
Chart/graph of the value of the euro 1999 to 2013. http://www.enjoy-europe.com/home/Euro-1999-2013b-3.jpg
Money Exchange
Currency exchange rates, including the euro.

PhotoLogs

Queen's Day boats in a canal in Amsterdam, Holland. http://www.enjoy-europe.com/home/Starting-s-3.jpg
Queen's Day, Amsterdam
One of the greatest one-day parties on the planet.
A small portion of the magnificent flower garden at Keukenhof, Lisses, Holland. http://www.enjoy-europe.com/home/MorePatches-s-3.jpg
Keukenhof, Lisse, NL
A truly beautiful huge
tulip garden.

My extracurricular work:

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Interest Rate Speculator
US Treasury 10 Year Notes

Essay on the Fed

Weave your own.

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A Directory of Travel Products, Services, and Information on Europe.


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Major European Museums
Travelers Portfolio ™


London Amsterdam

Bearings



My friend in Holland

B&B Paula
Bed and Breakfast The front view of B & B Paula, Haarlem, The Netherlands. http://www.enjoy-europe.com/home/BBPaula2-s-3.jpg
A complete apartment.
In Haarlem convenient to Keukenhof, Zandvoort, and Amsterdam.

My day job

James Broad
Chemical Engineer
Seasoned contract engineer. Domestic and international.

My book

HOW TO EUROPE
The Complete
Travelers Handbook How To Europe:The Complete Travelers Handbook -- the front cover

The original do-it-yourself travel guide to Europe.

My friend in Michigan

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Your friend in Europe

This "Schuko" plug adapter is the standard for France, Germany, and most of northern Europe.

Grounded Universal 2 in 1 Schuko Plug Adapter Type E/F for Germany, France, Europe 3 Pack, Grounded Universal 2 in 1 European Schuko plug adapter.
4.8 mm prongs.

Free to use but not to abuse.

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