If you''re planning a trip to Europe, the Rough Guide to First-Time Europe is an essential pre-departure guide. Packed with invaluable information, this guide makes preparation and planning simple and enjoyable - and saves you money along the way. The Rough Guide contains expert advice on finding the cheapest flights, choosing the best rail pass, planning your itinerary, budgeting and packing wisely. This new edition also contains a full-colour introductory section bringing the sights to life and a full profile on each country. For the inexperienced traveller the guide also offers tips on coping with public transport, language barriers and working in Europe.