Some notes

by Joe I , Friday, May 18, 2018, 11:05 (2904 days ago) @ PAK

Regarding EU plugs and power strips, we have a Conair All-in-One adapter and love it. We take it on every international trip and don't have to think about power conversion or extra plugs. https://www.conair.com/c/32e73g91/allinone-adapter-with-usb/358

Regarding phone service / wifi, I swear by a pocket Wifi rental. We've gotten one on every recent international trip, and I highly recommend it as alternative to activating International phone / data on your cell plan (depending on required speed / cost of your cell plan, obviously). A pocket Wifi typically costs around $10 / day for unlimited data. Not the cheapest, but a ton of flexibility. Try HIP Pocket Wifi or TEP (there are a number of options, but factor in quality of service when researching)

1) They will deliver it wherever you want, including your hotel and sometimes to the airport directly, for pickup on landing.
2) You can connect as many devices as you should need. (phones, tablets, laptops, family, friends, etc), so there's only the cost for one device rental instead of activating every phone.
3) Data speeds are fast
4) Bring a USB power bank as backup, and you can keep the pocket wifi active 24/7.

Apps we regularly use on our phones when travelling abroad include: Google Maps, Google Translate, local Metro/rail app, local food / restaurant app (try Le Fooding or La Fourchette). One thing I really like to do is research some restaurants / visitor sites in advance and drop pins in Google Maps for them. This makes for a great backup plan if you are in a specific area and are looking for something to do / eat in a pinch.

One place I'd recommend visiting not already mentioned (that I'd seen), is the Rodin museum. Indoor / outdoor sculptures abound. Another would be to simply hit up local farmer's markets.