Europe

When to go Seasons, weather, festivals and crowds, month by month. 10 guides Entry and visas Passports, visas, travel authorizations and border rules. 9 guides Getting around Trains, buses, ferries, driving and airport transfers. 24 guides Money and costs Daily budgets, cards and cash, tipping and typical prices. 6 guides Practicalities Plugs, phones, eSIMs, time zones and what to pack. 4 guides Food and drink Dishes to try, how meals work and where to eat. 5 guides Culture and customs Etiquette, holidays, traditions and local history. 1 guide Health and safety Scams, safe areas, health care and emergencies. 1 guide Where to stay Neighborhoods and areas, and how to choose a base. 2 guides Nature and outdoors Parks, hikes, beaches, wildlife and the seasons for each. 4 guides Itineraries Routes and day-by-day plans for a few days or a few weeks. 7 guides Things to do Sights, museums, neighborhoods and day trips worth the time. 24 guides

Portugal · Practicalities Power Plugs and Voltage in Portugal Portugal supplies 230 V at 50 Hz, and its wall sockets take the round two-pin plugs used across most of Europe. Read guide Italy · Practicalities Power Plugs and Voltage in Italy Italy supplies household electricity at 230 volts (V) and 50 hertz (Hz), and it uses plug types C, F, and L. Read guide Sweden · Practicalities Power Plugs and Voltage in Sweden for US Travelers Sweden's mains power differs from the US in voltage and runs at 50 hertz. Read guide Spain · Practicalities Power Plugs and Voltage in Spain Spanish wall sockets take round two-pin plugs, and the mains supply runs at 230 V and 50 Hz. Read guide