Europe 2015So I’m spending $4k to go to Europe, how do I get the best out of it?

5 tips to think about to make sure

you have the best trip

of your life

LuggageDO’s

• How much can I manage?• What do I need?

• Is it flexible?• Oh!!!! my feet!• button vs. zipper• the plastic bag• money belt• carry-on bag (essentials in case

of delayed bags)• How big are the rooms?

(sharing)

• S T R A T E G Y

DON’Ts

• How much can I take?• What do I want to take?

• 8 pair of shoes• Why do I need this?• Valuables

• Don’t forget Rx!• Don’t forget a pen?• Don’t forget “gate-check”

Above all else, make sure you can manage what you take…

loadingluggingrepackingdirty laundrywet clothes….in a hurry!

Begin right now• Goal: leave feeling healthy and ready• Walk more• Break in shoes / sneakers• Get rested

• Learn to use what you are taking• Initial your stuff for easier packing (tape / marker)• Google where you are going• Plan your money• Please, please talk about spending (budget?)

• Fussy eater? Plan for that• Everyone, please resist bringing a suitcase full of candy

You can expect to arrive in Europe tired from the flight!

Local time My body time

• Leave Halifax 6:00 pm

• Leave Montreal at 9:00 pm

• Arrive Paris 8:45 am

• 6:00 pm (HLFX)

• 10:00 pm (HLFX)

• 3:45 am (HLFX)

Be patient

You are travelling with a group

• Be the best you can be with your peers• Be the best roommate you can be• Be in a place where you can “let it go”, if someone /

something bothers you• Talk with chaperones about everything

• Don’t let anything ruin your mood! Be positive!

When you are there…

• You gotta eat

• You gotta sleep

• You gotta drink water

• You gotta poop

You don’t gotta sleep on the bus as the sites and

sounds of Europe pass you by!

Expect• You will not go anywhere alone• Small hotel rooms• No place to unpack your suitcase• Food left open in your room is a bad idea

• Grab an apple (to go) from b’fast• Wi-fi• communication with home• @LHS_Europe2015

• Bank machines• If you don’t need to go to the washroom when the bus stops…

go anyway!

Expect to have the best trip of your life.

So, in a nutshell…consider

1. luggage & packing2. being in great shape before leaving3. understanding what it means to be in a large group4. eat, sleep, enjoy!5. expect challenges but see only opportunities!