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[quote=Anonymous][b]What phone service do you need (for Europe)?

Is it different for each country within Europe? [/b] I have AT&T and just use that when I travel.   They charge me $12/day for the first  phone, and then a lesser fee (I think $6?) for each additional phone.   I have done this in Europe, South America, Africa....never had an issue.  If I were you I'd contact your current carrier and ask them what their policy is.

[b]Is a data plan for all family members sufficient?[/b] What we did with AT&T worked well for us

[b]Planning on using google maps (a lot). Can we get by with English in Europe or we need to use an app? [/b] "Europe" is too vague.   English is fine in countries like France, Germany, etc. especially if you are in major cities.    We were in France last fall and in smaller towns fewer people spoke English, but we still got by just using google translate.   If you are going to smaller countries that see less tourism (like maybe Estonia or Albania or something) there might be fewer English speakers (I've never been to either country so I have no personal experience.)

[b]How many credit cards is optimal?[/b]  We brought two
[b]
 Do you take your debit card?[/b]  Yes

[b]Passport in hotel safe or on you?[/b]  On me, there was a whole thread here a few weeks ago about this topic

[b]Is card accepted everywhere or we need euros in cash too? [/b] Again, this might depend on exactly where in Europe you are going.  I see that you specifically mention Euros-are you only going to EU countries?

[b]Here in the US, I go cash free for the most part. Can we pay with credit card for taxis or public restrooms?[/b]   Again, probably depends on specifics.   I rarely take taxis, but did in Belfast last fall and the driver specifically requested cash before he agreed to take me.   I'd plan on having at least a little cash in the local currency.   I've never seen a credit card option for pay toilets-but I wasn't specifically looking for them either.   Again, I highly recommend carrying at least a little cash.   It's easiest to just stop at an ATM and withdraw from your bank account (as opposed to trying to change US dollars and a currency exchange.)[/quote]

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