Have a Spooky Time in Ireland

1Plan ahead, for the time you would like to visit Ireland.

2Talk to your travel agent about which tourist attractions in Ireland, have reputations for being haunted.

3Research in advance, for your Irish trip, about Celtic mythology and folklore.

4Read about mythological Irish creatures, such as leprechauns (Irish elves) and banshees (female Irish ghosts). The latter especially.

5See if you can arrange to visit these places at nighttime (when ghosts usually appear).

6Get in contact with an Irish ghost hunter, who may accompany you on your "spooky tour."

Get to Chamonix

1Decide if you want to get to Chamonix quickly or if you have time to enjoy a scenic route.  Access to the town of Chamonix Mont Blanc is by road, train or private plane.

2If arriving by plane, the closest airport is at Geneva and from there, about an hour and 10 minutes from Geneva airport to Chamonix. There are other regional airports at Lyon, Grenoble and Chambery but these are located further away

3There are three major road routes into Chamonix

    via the Autoroute Blanche on the French side from the direction of Geneva to Chamonix
    via the Mont Blanc tunnel from Aosta in Italy to Chamonix
    via Martigny on the Swiss side, across the Alps to Chamonix

4Arriving by train is somewhat complicated as the trains that service Chamonix operate only in the Chamonix valley and ply the route between Vallocine and St Gervais/La Fayet. There are two rail routes into Chamonix:

    From Switzerland, get the train to Chamonix from Martigny. This is a special narrow gauge train built to climb the Alps. A change of trains is necessary at Vallocine and passengers transfer onto the French rail system
    From the French side, book trains that will arrive at St Gervais les Bains/ La Fayet.  At this regional rail hub, change trains to get onto the local train that goes directly to Chamonix Mont Blanc. 
    There is no train service from Italy.

5If arriving by road, plan ahead for car parking at Chamonix, which is limited and on a user pays basis.  There are buses and private shuttles, which go directly from Geneva airport to Chamonix Mont Blanc.

Find a Honeymoon Venue in the Greek Islands

Method 1 of 2: Use the Internet to find a honeymoon in the Greek Islands.

    1Visit http://www.greece-travel.gr on your Internet browser.
  
    2Click the "Honeymoons" link.
        This is located on the left side of the webpage, about halfway down.

    3Scroll down until you see several package options to select from.
        These are located within pink rectangles on the webpage.

    4Click the first package option.
        The details of the package, including what is included and the price, will appear.
        Review the details and note whether they appeal to you or not.

    5Click the back button on your Internet browser.

    6Click the second package option.
        As with the first option, the details of this package will appear.

    7Click the back button on your Internet browser.

    8Click through the remaining package options.
        Note which packages you are interested in and the price of each.

    9Click the "Book Now" link, which is located near the bottom-center portion of the page for the package you are looking at, once you find a package that suits you well.
        If this link is not available, click the "Contact Us For Offer" link in the same location.
        Follow the instructions on the page that pops up to complete the process.

Method 2 of 2: Hire a travel agent.

    1Search your local phone book or the Internet for a travel agent.

    2Contact several travel agents to see if they would be able to help you find a honeymoon in the Greek Islands.
        Ask each travel agent for a quote. Make sure that the quote includes all fees and taxes.

    3Compare prices and select an agent to work for you.

    4Note any recommendations that the travel agent makes.

    5Select the honeymoon that works best for you.

Enjoy Your Visit in Malta

1Make sure you try pastizzi. Pastizzi is the most popular snack or pastry in Malta. Pastizzi means cheesecake in English. These delicious snacks are filled with ricotta or a meat filling.

2Plan your holiday for the summer to enjoy the warm Mediterranean Sea.

3Roam the streets of any village and enjoy the sights and sounds of the locals. Malta is very safe so feel free to roam around any village.

4Make sure to visit historical sites such as Ghar Dhalam, Hagar Qim , and Hypogeum.

5Visit the churches. This amazing church has the third largest church dome in the world.

6Visit Malta's sister island Gozo. You can get there by ferry from Mellieha which will take you approximately 20 minutes.

Buy a Prepaid Phone in Europe

Method 1 of 4: Mobile Phone Rental Option

    1Rent a mobile phone with a European phone number.
        Rental phones can be purchased from any car rental company, hotel in Europe or from an Internet company that provides a mobile phone rental service.
        A list of the Internet companies are provided on the Slow Travel website, which is included in the Sources section of this article.
   
    2Learn about all your rental phone's features and fees.
        Ask about per-minute charges, emergency services and features such as voice mail.

    3Inform friends and family of your European phone number.
        Remind people who call you that they may pay additional fees since they are dialing a European long-distance number.

Method 2 of 4: Buy a European Prepaid Phone

    1Purchase an unlocked Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) phone when you arrive in Europe.
        You can buy GSM prepaid phones before you arrive or from the airport, a department store or corner phone mart when you arrive in Europe.

    2Learn from the mobile phone vendor about the phone's fees and coverage.
        Find out if a contract is required, learn the regions in Europe your phone will receive coverage in and methods to refill prepaid minutes.

Method 3 of 4: Use an Unlocked GSM Mobile Phone

    1Buy an unlocked GSM phone that is compatible with the frequencies in Europe of 900 and 1,800.
        Before you buy a particular mobile phone, refer to its manufacturer if you are not sure which frequency bands it supports.

    2Unlock the personal GSM mobile phone you already own.
        Contact your mobile phone provider or your phone's manufacturer for directions on how to unlock your mobile phone for use in Europe.

Method 4 of 4: Use a Prepaid SIM Card

    1Purchase a prepaid SIM card to use in your unlocked GSM mobile phone when you arrive in Europe.
        Look for a prepaid SIM card in the airport, a corner phone mart or a department store when you arrive in Europe.
        SIM cards are the small chips that contain your phone number and account information and are interchangeable between all GSM mobile phones.

    2Ask the prepaid SIM card vendor about the SIM card's fees and coverage.
        Learn about the prepaid SIM card's coverage areas in Europe, methods for refilling minutes, minute expiration dates and all rates and fees associated with the service.

    3Remove your North American SIM card from your mobile GSM phone.

    4Insert your prepaid European SIM card into the phone for the duration of your travels.

Book Train Travel from London to Paris

1Go to the relevant web-site www.eurostar.com as no other company operates on this route.

2Decide when you would like to travel. Note that Eurostar tickets can be booked up to 120 days (approximately 4 months) in advance. Thalys and TGV can be booked 90 days (3 months) in advance.

3Enter the preferred departure station and destination, along with preferred dates and passenger types (adult,senior, child and youth). A recent web-site update now shows all trains for your date of travel making it easier to compare all fares. Click 'Search'.

4Your outbound journey options will appear. There are various options for you here ranging from Class of Service to how flexible/refundable your tickets can be (dates/times only).

5Simply select the fare next to the relevant train time under your preferred ticket type.

6Once you have chosen your outbound train select your return. What you can have is defined by your outbound in terms of fare. For example you can only pick Business both ways or if you select a fixed fare out you can only select a fixed fare back.

7Provide passenger information. Eurostar does not require passport information but correct names do help.

8Select how to get your tickets. Collect from the station e-ticket machines or print at home. Note that a recent web-site development prevents Print at Home for bookings where travel is within 48 hours.

How to in Eeanurop

1Be open and curious about what is different! First of all, it's very important that you understand that European identity is very composite and can show significant differences throughout different countries. However, these are usually less obvious to non-Europeans and are hardly a problem if you aim for a general "pan-European" way of being. Because of these differences, it is very important to be open and willing to know more about customs and traditions. Most Europeans are quite esterophile and show fascination towards everything foreign...along with being proud of their own nation's achievement. However, ostentation of patriotism is very rare, as it is consider vulgar and short-sighted. Avoid being too vocal about how superior you think your country is, and be more open to see the great achievements of others'.

2Learn at least two languages spoken in the Union! Europe is a geographical convention, and the European Union a very brave political experiment. It never happened in world history that such a diverse collection of people and nations would put aside some of their national power (and arrogance) for the sake of peace and international prosperity. However, it is quite hard to cement such a political union at lower levels when people speak so many different languages, this is why in most European states it is compulsory to study at least one foreign language spoken in other European member-states. Speaking English can help you get by in most place but if you seek integration you have to learn the local language.

3Don't be vocal about your religious belief! Whilst it often happens that religious groups blatantly try to interfere with the political life of the states, religion is pretty much considered a private matter and should be kept so. Even if you know that the people you are talking to are religious, avoid mentioning it as they might feel uncomfortable or embarrassed. Avoid mentioning god of Jesus every other word as it's considered tedious and in some cases it's a bit of a taboo. Mentioning God is often discouraged, particularly among politicians, who are meant to be representative of an increasingly-atheist society.

4Live more green! Some states are better than other at this, but adopting a more sustainable life-style is quite a big deal all over the continent. Recycling is widespread and the use of public transport, car-sharing and renewable resources are becoming the norm rather than the exception. You should try to follow this trend. Recycle whenever possible and avoid wasting energy and water. The EU is strongly committed to protecting the environment.

5Cycle more often! The use of a car when a bicycle (or even one's own feet) would be more than enough is consider a bit silly and in some cases even an offence, as by using a car when not necessary you are polluting and increasing traffic and noise. Some states encourage the use of bicycles in urban areas by making it very expensive and frustrating for cars to go about.

6Eat more sensibly! Although the colorful toys that are to be found in McDonald's Happy Meals are irresistible even for European children, as a general rule Europeans are quite aware of what they eat, avoiding processed food and products coming from unreliable source, such as factory-like farms who treat animals inhumanely. More and more Europeans try to get food from local and small farms, particularly in markets where you can get cheap organic food. By eating more sensibly you help both yourself, and the environment (not to mention the local economy).

7Dress properly! Some nations are better at this than others (the Italians are literally obsessed with this and look down on the Brits who always choose the wrong colours, or the Germans who wear socks with sandals). In any case, it is quite important to know how and "when" to dress. Dressing poorly in a classy situation is just as bad as dressing too well in a casual situation. Wearing a suit for a ceremony is fine, but wearing it to go to university classes is not. It is best to avoid tacky colours and glittering-over the top accessories. In your face-stuff is considered vulgar.

8Don't talk about your private life with people you don't know very well! Some Europeans are often appalled by the way Americans confidently talk about their recent divorce or their parent's mental illness after having met on a bus ride. Private matters such as these are left for close friends and family and it's better not to discuss them with new acquaintances, not even after a few weeks of regular meetings. Europeans will feel very awkward if you tell them about your personal issues as they won't know how to handle the conversation.

9Don't boast about your personal achievements! Whether you won the third prize in a sofa-jumping tournament, or you were the 8th best student on your third year at school...Europeans won't care. The best you can get by boasting about your past achievements is a frown of disapproval. Such behaviour is considered vulgar at best, if not rude. If you want to be appreciated show yourself to be a polite, well-mannered and open-minded person. Talk to them without rising your voice and be respectful of their opinion. Then show a hint of interest towards their local culture and you can be sure they will adore you.

10Don't try to build a connection with them by drawing genealogical lines! It is very great if your great-great grandma's cousin was a French noble who escaped to the new world during some turbulent European wars, but this won't make the French see you as one of them. Particularly if French cheese is banned in your home country ;) In any case, telling people randomly about your heritage is not very acceptable. Americans in particular talk about their ancestry more often than not, but Europeans are less concerned with it.

11Don't be obsessed with money! It isn't easy, particularly if you come from very capitalistic countries, but again, money-talk is considered vulgar and of poor taste. Money obsession does not bring any good, but brings you to a therapist more often than not. It is much better to enjoy the share that we get rather than be constantly dissatisfied because we want more. Economy should serve people not the other way around, if your working pace is making you unhappy, you should consider a break and a slowing down. There are Europeans who travel the world and have amazing experiences despite having quite low earnings. Expanding and creating an empire of wealth seems cool, but most people would be much happier with less money and less stress. The point is that in European mentality, it isn't worth earning money if you make your life a misery in the meanwhile.

12Care more about others! Being more socialist does not mean giving money to slackers as some workaholics believe. It's more about creating a fare and more peaceful society with opportunities for everyone. It means than children can still attend the best schools without their parents having to sell their house or getting engaged in a life-long excruciating debt. It means less fuss in the streets and ultimately more time to enjoy life and less to worry about money and the future. What have we been living for if in the last millenia we haven't been able to make life safer and less stressful for future generations?