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This week in my Yahoo! News travel column, I field a travel question from Stefanie in Bremerton, who asks:
I am planning a trip to Europe for an undetermined amount of time. Should I bring my cell phone for emergencies? What is the protocol on that?
Bringing a cell phone from the U.S. on a European journey, I tell her, is never a sure bet, since most U.S. phones aren’t compatible with European cellular networks. If you want to have a cell phone during your trip, your best option is probably just to buy one when you arrive in Europe. But before buying a cell phone, I’d consider not using a cell phone at all while in Europe, since being “connected” is sometimes a distraction when you are earnestly trying to experience new countries.
For my full advice on this topic, including advice on buying a cell phone in Europe, click through to my latest “Traveling Light” column here.
June 7th, 2006 at 9:51 pm
you’re right on the technical aspects, but I reckon you’ve missed an important plus of having a cell phone: it’s the perfect way to make new, local friends. Being able to give out your number so you can meet up later, or having the option to trade texts with some cute Czech boy (for example) is a great way to get immersed in the culture. Europeans love their phones.
April 17th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
Europeans sure do love their phones, soon there will be more phones there then in the Orient
October 14th, 2008 at 6:05 pm
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