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Originally posted by thetalady
Definitely check into how to call home to check in with your folks. I hear that trying to use your US cellular carrier can be horrifically expensive.
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How to call home -- In every big city I've been in in Europe, I've seen call shops galore. You go in, go into a little booth, and make your call, then pay at the end. Ask the clerk how much it'll be to call to the States before you start so you don't get surprised by something expensive, but all the ones I've seen have been very reasonably priced.
From what I hear, your US cell phone won't work in Europe anyway -- different, non-compatible systems. Not to mention needing an electrical converter to charge it, and then having to carry it around, too. Don't bother! Your best bet are call shops.
Sometimes those places are also internet cafes, too. My advice about finding a place to go online is to look around and don't go in the first place you see. If you're going to be in a city for a few days, mentally note internet places you see and how much they cost. If you go off the beaten track a little bit, onto less tourist-populated streets, you can generally find a MUCH cheaper deal. It'll mean the difference between 3 Euro per hour and 1 Euro per hour, which can really add up over the course of a trip.