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Paris - Practical Information

Paris - Practical Information Tourist offices: Main office: 127, Avenue des Champs-Elysees. They have maps and metro leaflets, open daily 9am 8pm. For more information call: +33 (0)1 49 52 53 54 or see www.paris-touristoffice.com. There is an annexe of the tourist office at the Gare de Lyon (Mon - Sat 8am - 8pm) and a seasonal office by the Tour Eiffel (May -Sept. 11am- 6pm). Emergency phone numbers: Police: 17 Ambulance: 15 Fire: 18 Hospital: SOS-Medecins, Tel. 01 47 07 77 77 or 01 43 37 77 77. They have 24hr medical help. Post office: Main office: 52 rue du Louvre, open daily 8am - 7pm

Rome – Practical Informations

Rome – Practical Informations The water that is continually flowing out of those little fountains found around the streets of Rome is cold, refreshing and absolutely safe to drink. It flows constantly down from the mountain springs on the outskirts of the city and is quite good. These small fountains are called "il nasone" by the Romans as the curved pipe resembles a "big nose." As well as these, the water in the larger, decorative fountains is also safe to drink, unless there is a sign posted "acqua non potabile." Mind you do not bathe in them. If you are caught

Barcelona - Practical Information

Barcelona - Practical Information Although - or maybe because of the fact - Barcelona is a rich city, there are many poor people on the street begging for money, sometimes a bit agressive. Whenever you sit down on a place in a cafe, there will be someone making music and asking for money. Take care of your hand-luggage, there are pick-pockets, too. Tourist Attention If you have been the victim of a crime, need medical or psychological help, or need temporary documents in the event of loss of the originals you can go to Tourist Attention at the Ramblas 43 which is open

Rome - Economy

Rome - Economy Consumer consciousness is low and does not exist among the locals, so you are at the mercy of the sellers. Always be very careful that you don't walk away with faulty goods. The is no "return-policy" even if you come back on the day of purchase. You might have to ask for help in most of the stores for any little thing you want to buy as goods are generally kept behind the counter. The street markets are always good, like many other tourist destinations and there are some pretty amazing things on sale a great prices. For a

Amsterdam - Practical Information

Amsterdam - Practical Information The Tourist Information The VVV is the official tourist information office in Amsterdam. It is efficient and friendly, but can become very busy especially during the summer and the queues can be quite long. The VVV has two outlets in Amsterdam, one just opposite the Central Station and one on the corner of Leidseplein/Leidsestraat. There is also a Buro De Change situated next to the VVV on the Leidseplein. You can also call the VVV at 0900-4004040, but it costs 0.50 per minute. Telephone numbers Emergency: 112 Police: 5599111 Police stations centre: Beursstraat 33 Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 104 Keizerstraat 3 Lost and Foundstation: Tel: 020 5593005 Stephensonstraat 18, near Amstelstation Directory