#Traveling to #Europe for the first time?
It’s exciting, but culture shock can be overwhelming.
Instead of jumping into a totally new world right away, plan your route to ease into things step by step.
Here’s how to do it the smart way! 🧵👇
#Eurotrip #Wanderlust #TravelAddicts
It’s exciting, but culture shock can be overwhelming.
Instead of jumping into a totally new world right away, plan your route to ease into things step by step.
Here’s how to do it the smart way! 🧵👇
#Eurotrip #Wanderlust #TravelAddicts
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Imagine this:
🇬🇧You land in London.
✅Signs are in English, food is familiar enough, and getting around is easy.
Now picture this instead:
🇬🇷You start in Athens.
😫Crowded streets, a new language AND alphabet, and wild traffic.
Which sounds easier for day one? 🤔
The trick?
Start simple, then #explore more.
Instead of diving straight into a totally new culture, plan your trip so each stop is a little different - and more challenging - from the last.
This helps you:
✅ Feel more comfortable & confident
✅ Learn as you go
✅ Enjoy your #Eurotrip less stress
Begin with places that feel familiar.
If you speak English, these places will be an easier start:
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
🇮🇪 Ireland
🇳🇱 Netherlands
English will be spoken everywhere.
Accents and foreign words will make the familiar just exotic enough to be exciting but not overwhelming.
Next, try places that are a little more challenging.
Once you feel comfortable, visit countries where:
🗣️ English is less common
🥘 The food and customs are different
🚈 Getting around takes more effort
Great options:
🇫🇷 France
🇪🇸 Spain
🇩🇪 Germany
🇮🇹 Italy
Now you’re ready for the big #adventure!
By the time you reach:
🇬🇷 Greece
🇭🇷 Croatia
🇹🇷 Turkey
🇧🇦 Bosnia
🇬🇪 Georgia
You’ll be used to handling new languages (and alphabets), foods, and ways of life, without feeling lost or overwhelmed!
The new difficulties will be welcome, fun, and exciting.
Why does this work?
Going too fast from one culture to another can make #travel feel stressful.
Pacing yourself:
✅ Helps you enjoy each place more
✅ Keeps you from feeling overwhelmed
✅ Makes the whole trip more fun!