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You will need one or more of these plug adapters for your appliances and chargers.
For details on electricity in Europe see chapter 11, Electricity in Europe: Travel Voltage Fundamentals

Electrical Plug Adapter USA to Continental Europe
Plug Adapter (doubler)
Universal to Continental Europe "Europlug."
4.0 mm prongs


SIMRAN PLUG ADAPTER - CONVERTS GROUNDED USA PLUGS TO EUROPE PLUG-GERMAN SHUCKO PLUG (VP 11W)
SIMRAN PLUG ADAPTER
Adapts grounded USA plugs to European "Shucko" plug.
4.8 mm prongs


This is a universal plug adapter for the UK and Ireland.
Grounded Adaptor Plug - United Kingdom, Ireland
Grounded Adaptor Plug for Britain and Ireland


The holes of many Italian outlets are too small for the Schucko plug. One of these will probably fit. If you have the Europlug (above) you do not need this plug.

Italy Adapter Plug B
Ungrounded
4.0 mm prongs



Plug Adapter for Italy
Universal to Grounded 3 pin


To use this with American plugs you'll also need the USA to Continental Europe adapter.

Grounded Adapter
Europe to Switzerland


For charging the batteries of more than one gizmo at a time use this 250 volt universal power strip. It comes with a grounded Continental plug.
Universal Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip for AC 220V/240V Countries. Max Load 13A 250V 50/60HZ - 450 Joules. CE Certified
Surge Protector
Power Strip
6 Universal Outlets
220/240 Volt 50/60Hz


To use the surge strip in Britain and Ireland you will need one of these plug adapters.
Grounded Adapter - Europe to England UK Britain
Grounded Adapter
Europe to
Britain and Ireland


To use the surge strip in Italy you will probably need this plug adapter.
Grounded Adapter - Europe to England UK Britain
Grounded Adapter
Europe to Italy


Here is a smaller power surge strip with three universal outlets. It is wired with an American grounded plug so it needs a plug adapter for the countries you are visiting. SM-60 Universal 3 Outlet Power Strip / Surge Protector for Worldwide Travel. 110V-250V with Overload Protection.
SM-60 Universal 3 Outlet Power Strip / Surge Protector for Worldwide Travel. 110V-250V with Overload Protection.


This ungrounded plug adapter will get you plugged in just about anywhere. SM-60 Universal 3 Outlet Power Strip / Surge Protector for Worldwide Travel. 110V-250V with Overload Protection.
All-in-One Travel Power Plug Adapter for US, UK, EU, AU.


This transformer rated for 200 watts will power many of your appliances if they are only rated for 120 volts.

Transformer - 200 Watt Non Grounded Heavy Duty


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Conair's Dual-Voltage Ionic Hair Dryer
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Dual Voltage


Remington H-1015 All That Quick Curl Travel Hair Setter
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Chapter 19, Part 2 of
HOW TO EUROPE
The Complete Travelers Handbook
Internet edition. Without photos.
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This internet edition of chapter 19, "Communicating as You Travel Europe," is in 4 parts due to its large size. Subjects covered in the respective sections are:
Part 1

calling europe from the USA, country codes, city codes, local numbers, 10-10 services, how to place a call to Europe, list of telephone country codes, local telephone service in Europe, totally metered, telephone booths, coins and slugs, European telephone cards, American telephone cards, discount telephone cards, cellular phones, directory assistance, international telephone service in Europe, from telephone booths, from your hotel, from the PTT, telephone charge cards, costs, potpourri.
This is Part 2

sending mail to Europe, US Postal Service, mail forwarding, form of address, receiving mail in Europe, poste restante, American Express client mail service, PTT, stamps, express parcel services, FedEx, DHL, Airborne Express, European customs duties.
Part 3

internet cafes, libraries, keyboards, your password, your laptop, connecting hardware, your ISP, hotel lines
Part 4

telegram, wire funds, final notes, homeland security, meeting point


No news is not good news.

STAYING IN TOUCH

A few words from home can really brighten your day. We all like to receive mail, and it is even more pleasant when we're overseas and out of touch with daily hometown life.

E-mail via the Internet is cheap, fast, and readily available throughout Europe. Telephone and snail mail service between the USA and Europe generally works well and is reasonably priced. You can even send faxes to many post offices in Europe for hand delivery or customer pick-up.

Travelers should be aware of the services provided by the US Postal Service, your long distance telephone carrier, the various PTT of Europe, American Express offices, and on-line email services — and the limitations and foibles of each.

US MAIL

United States Postal Service, USPS

You have to think about what will happen with your mail while you are gone, unless there is someone at home to empty the mail box every day. The post office can do one of two things with your mail while you are dancing around Europe: hold it or forward it. But they will not forward it to Europe.

Vacation Hold: If you will be gone for a short time, request hold service from your local postmaster. Pick up an "Authorization to Hold Mail" form 8076 at the post office. Fill it out and give it to your mail carrier. The post office will hold mail for up to 30 days. After that, it is returned to sender. When you return home go to the post office with your driver's license for ID, pick up your mail, and request continuation of home delivery.

Forwarding: The post office will not forward mail to an address in Europe because the rate for overseas delivery is about 50% higher than for first class domestic mail. So, instruct the post office to forward your mail to a reliable friend or relative. If you want your mail while you are still in Europe give your friend a supply of self-addressed envelopes, stamps, and promises of beaucoup exotic gifts for prompt remailing services.

In lieu of asking the post office to forward your mail, request a neighbor or family member to check the mailbox for you and remail the first class items. This may save a significant amount of money that would be spent for forwarding magazines.

Form of Address for Mail to Europe

If you are traveling, how do you get your mail? You can have it addressed to you at Post Restante at a post office near you in Europe or have it sent it to an American Express office. More about these services below. For mail sent to you in Europe instruct your friends to address it clearly. Ask them to print your name in block letters, and capitalize and underline your last name. Do it like so:

    Your NAME
    Poste Restante
    Post office street address (if known)
    Post Code and City
    COUNTRY

You may not receive mail because of misinterpretation of handwriting or because it is filed under your first name. If you are expecting something and it is overdue, ask for the mail by your first name.

Most cities have more than one post office so it is a good idea to specify the one you will be near. Otherwise, your Poste Restante mail will probably be delivered to the main post office in the city.

Post code is the same as the American zip code. In Europe it is placed in front of the city name on the same line. For example my post code in Geneva was 1202 and the third line of my address was 1202 Geneva.

If there is an alpha character or two in front of the numbers this represents the country. For example CH for Confederation Helvetica (Switzerland) or D for Deutschland (Germany). My Geneva address could have been written as CH 1202 Geneva. Those alpha characters are not required and are not used very often.

Some post codes include alpha characters. For example, all post codes in England and Holland include alpha characters.

If you are living in Europe with a regular street address, the street name is usually written first followed by the number, e.g. Holland. Sometimes the house number is first but is separated from the name of the avenue by a comma, e.g. France. It depends on which country you are in.

Capitalize and underline the name of the country. This will help the USPS postal clerk get the envelope in the international sack.

USPS Categories of Service

The official USPS web site gives the following explanation of the types of international service available:
There are four principal categories of international mail that are primarily differentiated from one another by speed of service. They are Global Express Guaranteed® (GXG®) service, Express Mail International® service, Priority Mail International service, and First-Class Mail International service.
Another differentiation is the cost. That goes up as the speed of delivery goes up. For example, the GXG® service is a joint operation of the USPS and FedEx so you know that will cost plenty.

All mail between the USA and Europe is now sent by air. For letters, write AIR MAIL across the top of the envelope to get their attention. It takes up to a week to reach Europe, though I have received mail in two or three days at times. For faster service, type the address. The post office uses machines to read and sort mail and this seems to speed up the service.

Visit your post office and tell a clerk what you plan to do before you seal your envelope or parcel. The clerk can give you advice, prices, and estimated delivery times. For some categories the USPS provides envelopes or boxes. And for some categories the cost is a flat fee for as much as you can stuff in the envelope, up to four pounds. To get started visit the USPS web site.

RECEIVING MAIL IN EUROPE

There are two popular options for receiving mail when traveling in Europe. One is general delivery and the other is American Express offices. If you are living and/or working in Europe you have other possibilities.

Poste Restante

Poste Restante means "General Delivery" in French and is recognized throughout Europe. Mail addressed to a person Poste Restante will be held until called for. In Germany and Austria, you can use Postlegernd instead of Poste Restante. In Spain use Lista de Correos and in Portugal, Lista de Correios.

Locations: Mail can be addressed to you at the central post office in any city in Europe. Some secondary post offices in Europe accept Poste Restante mail. Post offices accepting Poste Restante mail are shown on the maps in the Michelin Red Guides and Michelin Green Guides. Street addresses can also be obtained from national and city tourist offices. If you have taken up short term habitation in a large city, go to your local post office to see if general delivery is accepted. Then give your friends the address and post code for that post office.

Call for mail, with your passport in hand for identification, at the post office within 30 days or it may be returned. Look for the Poste Restante or Lista sign in the post office. There is usually a special window for this service.

I have picked up mail in a number of cities with no problems. But I've seen the clerks go quickly through the stack and miss mail. A sharp-eyed girl in front of me in Madrid saw her name go by and asked the clerk to back up and pull out the letter. It might help if you ask your friends to put a special mark on the envelope with a felt tip pen or use a special colored envelope. That would make it much easier for you to spot your mail over the clerk's shoulder. Say, ask your correspondents to draw a happy face on the front and back of the envelope, and don't forget to capitalize and underline your last name.

Fee: There is sometimes a small fee for Poste Restante mail.

Amex Client Mail Service

A common postal facility used by many Americans is an American Express office. These are located in most major cities. It appears to be a gratuitous service by Amex management who are primarily in the business of selling tickets, tours, and traveler's checks, and exchanging dollars for local wampum. Mail not claimed in 30 days is returned to the sender. Quality of the personnel at the mail window has been average to incompetent. Also the mail window is not open during the entire business day even though the rest of the office may be open. Do not count on this service for transfer of money or important messages.

Locations: Card holders and those carrying Amex traveler's checks can pick up mail addressed to them at many Amex offices. American Express offices or representatives are located in about 100 cities in Europe, but the representative offices do not offer the client mail service. Get the booklet from American Express listing addresses for all offices and indicating which ones offer client mail service.

Fee: There is a small charge to those who are not Amex customers. Show them a travelers cheque or your Amex credit card to receive free service.

MAIL FROM EUROPE TO THE USA

PTT

PTT is an almost universal appellation in Europe for "Post -Telegraph - Telephone". It is a combination post office, phone company, telegraph office, bank, and central office for miscellaneous government functions. In Spain and Portugal, it is CTT or just CT, since "Post" is Correo or Correio, respectively, over there. The post office in Greece is ELTA. Travelers should normally use the post office when buying stamps. Some PTT offices still have telephone sections for making long distance telephone calls. More about PTT in part 1 of this chapter at Telephoning to, from, and within Europe.

Form of Address to the USA

Almost everybody recognizes the USA as the USA, except maybe postal clerks. I have begun using the local word for the USA in addition to the letters USA. For example, when I lived in Geneva, Switzerland, the bottom line on my envelopes to the USA reads just like this in big bold print:
États-Unis d'Amérique USA
États-Unis d'Amérique means United States of America in French, the official language in Geneva. German or Italian are the official languages in other parts of Switzerland.

Postage Stamps

Buying stamps for postcards and letters can be difficult or easy. To experience the difficult method, walk into any Paris post office and in straightforward English ask for stamps for air mail postcards to the United States. Mark Twain could have found a collection of words to describe the result more aptly than I — no stamps.

A better way is to bring a postcard to the post office, already written out, addressed, and containing the key words: "United States of America, États-Unis d'Amérique - USA" with the Priority Mail sticker attached. The term "Air Mail" (Par Avion in France, Mit Luftpost in Germany) is no longer an official designation over there. In Paris, also show the clerk a slip of paper with the word timbre written on it. In other cities, the clerk will probably know that you want a stamp for the card, or will speak English. Most Paris postal clerks can speak English but refuse to do it, unless you start up speaking in French in which case they will refuse to speak French. You'll probably have even more trouble in Madrid where the clerks really can't speak English. Over in Rome, do your post office business at the Vatican. There's a post office next to the ice cream vendor at the Piazza San Pietro (St. Peter's Square). That ice cream is really delicious.

Nuisance Items

In big city post offices, lines normally develop toward the right of the window. Stay close to the person in front of you or someone will butt in. The inbuttee will usually be a little old woman or a pair of chatting teenage girls. Staying close enough to prevent butt-ins almost requires that you keep your chin pressed to the neck of the person ahead of you. Some inbuttees must consider this a game. They know from a glance that you are an American and that they can get away with butting in. If you encounter one, ask her what time it is. That will let her know that you are already in line. If not, just step in front of her.

Clerks at big city PTT offices are probably the worst derriere pains in Europe. For better service, and for fewer butt-ins, go to offices in the suburbs or in smaller cities.

On the other hand, one amazing event in my career as a postal cliént occurred at the small town post office in Alzenau, Germany, just east of Frankfurt a/M. I went to the window with an airmail letter destined for the United States. The clerk took out a ruler and measured the length, whereupon he charged me about 50% extra. I had used an American envelope which is about an eighth of an inch longer than the German Bundspost normally accepts. I howled but it did no good. That was the last time I went to a window with my envelopes. From then on I just put normal postage on them and dropped them in the outside box, with no problems.

Keep in mind that postal employees are not qualified to shine the shoes of rocket scientists. They are simply bureaucrats and government clerks with life time jobs putting stuff in little boxes. If you need anything more than that you have to spell it out for them.

Extra Stamps

Buy some extra stamps while in the post office to avoid standing in line again. If you don't use them all, bring them home and give them to the neighbor's children. Or frame them as souvenirs and nail them to the wall.

Parcels

Information on mailing parcels is presented in chapter 24, Shipping Your Treasures Home from Europe: Travelers Have a Number of Options.

EXPRESS PARCEL SERVICES

Reliable but Expensive

Most American businesses have given up on the US Postal Service for everything except employment rejection letters and junk mail. Companies like FedEx, DHL, and Airborne Express are the preferred method for sending business papers to make sure they arrive. These services are also available internationally. They are expensive, but can deliver to most European addresses in two to four business days. Prices are extremely high so only use these when you absolutely must have something in a hurry.

Customs Gotcha

If you use one of these express services it is more likely that your parcel will be opened for customs inspection in Europe. This usually adds two days to the delivery time. The express service asks you to fill out the customs declaration. This can lead to a significant expense. European duties on some items can easily exceed the value of the goods.

When Elizabeth traveled with our two-year old Stephanie she needed some additional plastic bottle liners. These were not available in Europe. I sent them over to her by FedEx. FedEx cost as much as the bottle liners. On top of that, the French customs duty was about equal to the cost of the liners.

When shipping documents to Germany, the value declared by my company for one package was "no commercial value." The German customs service opened it to make sure. The content was just a rough draft of a sales presentation. On one document they charged about $15 customs duty plus $3.00 tax, and included 12 pages of paperwork with the invoice. It was unbelievable.

To stay under the radar of European customs collectors I have had good results with the good old US Postal Service. Gifts sent to Germany and Holland in December 2007 sailed through without getting bit in the butt by customs agents. Shipping costs with the post are also cheaper, by about 70%. Use the special USPS Priority Mail shipping boxes for the best rate. Paying $35 for a few pounds might gag you for a moment, but $120 at FedEx or UPS will do even more damage to your respiratory system.



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Home and general index.
Table of Contents
HOW TO EUROPE
The Complete Travelers Handbook

All of the text, updated to July 2012, is available on line, FREE. Updated photographs with captions are available on line for those chapters as noted "with illustrations."
The last print edition, copyright 2003, can be purchased by clicking Amazon.com.
Chapter 1, with illustrations.
What's It All About?
Travel Like a Native In Europe


Chapter 2
On Budget in Europe
Travel Costs


Chapter 3
Passport and Visas
Identity and Travel Documents for Europe


Chapter 4
Flying to Europe
Travel Starts at the Airport


Chapter 5
What to Wear in Europe
Travel Clothes for all Occasions


Chapter 6
Your Packing List for Europe
A Short List for Travelers


Chapter 7
Luggage for Europe
Let It Roll


Chapter 8
Cash, ATMs, Credit Cards
Travel Money in Europe


Chapter 9
Your Travel Diary of Europe
Notes Supplement Your Photos


Chapter 10
Europe Guide Books and Maps
Travel in Europe with a Good Guide Book


Chapter 11
Electricity in Europe
Travel Voltage Fundamentals


Chapter 12, with illustrations.
Photography in Europe
Travel with Your Camera


Chapter 13
Bring a Smile
Travel Europe in Good Attitude


Chapter 14
European Hotels, Hostels, B&Bs, and Private Homes
Sleep Options for Travel in Europe


Chapter 15
Eating In Europe
Travel on Your Belly


Chapter 16
City Transport in Europe
Travel by Bus, Streetcar, Subway, Taxi, Bike, and Shoe Leather


Chapter 17, part 1,
with illustrations.
Trains in Europe
Guide to Train Travel in Europe


Chapter 17, part 2,
with illustrations.
European Rail Stations
Travel Europe by Train


Chapter 17, part 3,
with illustrations.
Night Trains in Europe
City to City While You Sleep


Chapter 17, part 4,
with illustrations.
Europe's Bus and Ship Services
Hit the Road or Take a Ferry


Chapter 18, with illustrations.
Driving in Europe
Travel by Car, Van, or Motorcycle


Chapter 19, part 1
Telephoning to, from, and within Europe
City Codes, 10-10, telephone cards, cell phones, PTT


Chapter 19, part 2
Sending Snail Mail to & from Europe
Air Mail, Priority Mail, PTT, Poste Restante, Amex


Chapter 19, part 3
Internet and Email in Europe
Cyber Cafes, Keyboards, Password, Your Laptop


Chapter 19, part 4
Telegrams
Wiring Cash and Keeping in Touch


Chapter 20
Health and Safety in Europe
Travel in Confidence but with Caution


Chapter 21
Working in Europe
Travel for Free


Chapter 22, part 1
Moving to Europe
Travel to the Max as an Expatriate


Chapter 22, part 2
Living in Europe
Travel to the Max as an Expatriate


Chapter 23, with illustrations.
Shopping in Europe
Buy Your Souvenirs, Gifts, and Stuff You Can't Live Without


Chapter 24
Shipping Your Treasures Home from Europe
Travelers Have a Number of Options


Chapter 25
Passing Customs in Europe
Know the Rules When Crossing Borders


Chapter 26
European Languages, Numbers, Alphabets
Encounter The Tower of Babel in Europe


Chapter 27
Metric System in Europe
Travel with Grams, Meters, Liters, and Celsius


Chapter 28
Time and Dates in Europe
Travel in a Different Time Zone


Chapter 29
Weather in Europe
Travel with Your Umbrella


Chapter 30
Melding with Europe
Travel Is Interesting and Entertaining




The Finale
Packing List and Last Call
For Travel In Europe
Learn the basic infrastructure:

Prime Travel Data
Elementary Travel Information for Europe
Austria
Belgium
Czech Republic
Denmark
Finland

France
Germany
Greece
Ireland
Italy
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Slovakia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom

Utilize John Bermont's exclusive:

TRAVELERS YELLOW PAGES
A Directory of Links to Products, Services, and Information
Airlines to Europe
National Tourist Offices
City Tourist Offices
City Information and Tours
Country Information and Tours
Luggage and Backpacks
Discount Air Travel
Villas and Homes for Rent
Hostels in Europe
Hotels in Europe
Auto Rental in Europe
Rail Services of Europe
Eclectic Travel Sites
Internet Search Engines
Photography
Guide Books for Europe
Educational Programs
Newsletters from Europe
Personal Travel Pages
Personal Trip Planning

Get open hours, costs, locations, and more:

Travelers Portfolio
Essential Visitors Information for the Top Sights of Europe
       Amsterdam       
Anne Frank Huis
Rijksmuseum
Van Gogh Museum
       London       
British Museum
Buckingham Palace
National Gallery
Natural History Museum
Palace of Westminster
St. Paul's Cathedral
Tower of London
Westminster Abbey
       Paris coming soon       
Arc de Triomphe
Tour Eiffel
Hôtel des Invalides
Musée de l'Armée
Opera
Montmarte
Cathédrale Notre Dame
Musée d'Orsay
Musée du Louvre

Exchange rates, weather, maps:

Up-To-The-Minute
Be informed before you go.
       Money Exchange
Currency exchange rates, including the euro, British pound, Swiss Frank.
       Weather in Europe
Current European weather conditions and forecasts. Good luck.
    Maps and Time Zones
Free online maps of Europe. Guide to setting your watch ahead.

Captioned photos from Europe

PhotoLog
Pictures of what we do in Europe.
       Queen's Day
Holland hosts a great one-day party, annually on April 30. Here is the action in Haarlem and Amsterdam.
       Keukenhof
A beautiful huge tulip garden blooms during middle spring. We made a leisurely bike ride from Haarlem.
       Bull Flight
My daughter Stephanie enters the ring and encounters a baby bull in Spain, then flies for her life!
O hey Europe Stephanie's Blog. A 22 year old spends a month in Paris, with a weekend diversion to La Baule on the Atlantic coast.

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