9 Things You Think You Know About Backpacking Across Europe (Until You Do It)

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3. Everyone Drives Automatic Vehicles

It is common in the Western world to drive automatic; however, Europeans are much more likely to drive standard vehicles. If you are planning to rent a car somewhere along your travels, be sure to check that you can either drive standard or that your rental company has automatic cars available for rent. Automatic vehicles often cost more to rent and use more gas than standard, so if you have time before your trip, a driving lesson or two could save you a lot of cash. That way you can focus all of your attention on driving on the other side of the road.

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