Research and Preparation

Things that u have to concern.

Visa

Base on the information i get.
As a Malaysian, we are basically not requirred to apply any visa in advance to pay our visit to any country in Europe.
But Spain, and maybe Slovenia. Czech will needed to pay USD20 to enter the country.
Maybe that was due to Czech and Slovenia havent joined european union at that moment.

But the fact when i was there is. I never face any visa problem entering any country.
Spain was removed from my journey, so i not really sure bout that.


Currency Exchange

Western Union is very expensive. They charge 20% for the service fees. =/
I heard that u get the best rate when u withdraw money directly from the ATM.
You can actually change a bit Forin(Hungary) and Czech Koruna/Crown(Czech)from any provider at other country first to ensure u have money to at least buy urself a drink when u step in those country. 10 Euro will do. Always check rate online. Forin you can actually get cheaper when u go in town. Best dun change at the train station. ~$~


Food

Well, basically is bring chilis sauce if you are a chilis lovers.
That is all i wanna say.
I went to the Mac there asked for something spicy and they answered me, *mustard* =/
Before i went there i was doing my research on their food price. I was so worried that food there will gonna be super expensive and i will have to hunger myself. Actually, not much worry bout that. You can always take Mac as ur first choice. They have such McSaver at 1 to 2 Euro like out country too. Kids meal@4Euro is a very good choices too, at least you can bring back those toy as a souvenier.
Foods in Hungary is quite cheap. You can easily found a chinese restaurant, and cost per meal is only like 400 Forin? which is cheaper than 2 Euro.


Accomodation

Check online for hostel actual location, even if u never plan to book it in advance. Find out how u gonna reach the location. But booking in advance is advised. If only u going there at low season =/


Transport

It is very convinience in Europe to reach everywhere. At least for me, it is.
If you're taking a bus or train, do always look at the board beside you and to see which is the right transport you gonna take. If you dun understand it well, ask ppls around. They usually will help to explain.


Language

This is 1 of the main issue to discuss too yea..
What i did i was at least check online to get some language translator to help me understand some simple words.
Thanks :
French > Merci (it pronauce as cantonese *meh si*)
German > Dankie (just pronauce it directly will do)
Italian> Grazie (just pronauce it directly will do too)
Basically French is harder for us to pronauce it right. But for German and Italian. You can actually direct pronauce it as we reading english.


Clothes

Err, jz bring some basic clothes will do. You can actually found loads cheaper *branded* there with a real reasonable price. I ended up back with a tight luggage, and regretted why i brought so much clothes with me T.T


Weather

This is very hard to predict. Afterall, base on ur luck. =x


Travel Insurance

Contact nearest AIG for latest promotion.


*Preparation*

See if u're able to get a oversea sim card(phone card) b4 you're there to keep ur famalies in touch. Else bring a local numbers, at least to keep ur famalies in touch.

Travellers cheque is very convinience tho, if u do not own a credit card.

MaybanKard Visa works well there too. Remember to call ur service provider to raise ur limit when you're there, and allow the access to swipe card oversea. *make sure u have money inside*

Prebook ur flight, train, and coach ticket. Especially if you're a single female. They need you to prove ur stay is for vacation.

Bring some medicine. I sicked when i was in Prague... Panadol acti fast save me =/

Money belt is very important. But dun like my mum, dropped it on train's wash room. Make sure the money belt is always with you.

If you travel alone. Bring a toy with u. At least when there is nobody help u to take pic, u take for ur toy. =D