Europe is the global leader in tourism, accounting for roughly two-thirds of international arrivals worldwide. The growth rate of this share accelerated in the 2010s, with the continent reporting a peak of 745 million international visitors in 2019.
With the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, the volume dropped dramatically, as lockdowns and emergency measures were implemented, but in 2021, things started to get better again, with travel and tourism amounting to 1,450 billion U.S. dollars of the European GDP; this figure remains way below pre-pandemic levels, but the industry is clearly rebounding.
So in an attempt to help everyone planning to explore this corner of the world, let's take a look at a Reddit post that asked its users, "What should people avoid while traveling to Europe?" From getting around and eating out to keeping safe and interacting with locals, continue scrolling to check out the biggest mistakes to avoid!
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If you are renting a car, expect to pay a premium for an automatic transmission. Unlike in the states, sticks are still very common in Europe.
Also, right turns on red lights (for right-side driving countries) are not legal in most parts of Europe. Top Gear regarded the right turn on red as one of the sole contributions America made to traffic laws and they were right.
