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But let's focus on Wi-Fi, 'cause
really, this is the best thing to happen to travelers. This is what's gonna let
you stay connected and not feel like you're totally disconnected, or have to
panic about, "how am I going to communicate with friends or family back
home," or ahead of time when you're in Europe. Wi-Fi is pretty much everywhere,
especially European travel. You'll find it at most hotels. If it's in Rick's book
there's a very good chance there's going to be free Wi-Fi, 'cause that's a fight Rick
has been doing for travelers for a long time.
Some sights have free Wi-Fi, some parks in Europe have free Wi-Fi, some cities are
Wi-Fi zones, I know Barcelona's trying to get that started, and some countries are
trying to become entire Wi-Fi zones. So Europe is well ahead of the United
States when it comes to Wi-Fi. If you're not finding any of these convenient
options, this is your chance to go stop in at a cafe. Go to an internet--excuse me, not an internet cafe, they don't exist--
Go to a normal cafe and when you're there you'll be able to connect to a
Wi-Fi. Often you'll have to buy something, but this is a good chance to actually get an
Italian coffee, go get a French pastry, just buy something and just ask for the
Wi-Fi password, and they're happy to give it to you. So you can get connected to Wi-Fi
quite easily.