TEN TIPS FOR STUDENT TRAVEL IN EUROPE:

1) Buy Let's Go Europe (published by Macmillan and revised every year).

2) Purchase a Eurailpass -it's the most practical way to get around Europe. Check out: http:/www.raileurope.com.

3) Take traveler's checks, the safest way to carry money.

4) Use underclothing money belts to carry valuables, passports, travelers checks.

5) Pack light - the bag you pack is yours to carry. Pack what you need, then take half the clothes and twice the money you planned. Leave room for gifts and souvenirs.

6) Don't forget to take prescription and essential medications with you.

7) Stay in touch with home by visiting Cybercafes to send and receive e-mails check out http://www.cybercafe.com/.

8) Get recommendations for hotel and hostels from friends who've gone before.

9) Try not to check into new hotels on the weekend - they're usually booked by then.

10) Never carry packages for strangers.

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