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THE 24-HOUR CLOCK 
In many sections of Europe the time of day is expressed in 
terms of the 24-hour clock, a practice which often greatly con- 
fuses the traveler. Under this system of time reckoning the day 
begins at midnight, the hours being reckoned from that instant 
up to 24 o'clock the following midnight. The hours I to 12 in 
the 24-hour clock are Identical with the hours I to 12 noon, 
while the hours 13 to 24 o'clock ere the same as I P.M. to 12 
midnight. If the time is quoted in a figure exceeding 12, the 
time in P.M. hours is obtained by subtracting 12. Examples: II 
o'clock is II A.M. 17:36 o'clock is 1 7:36~ 12 — 5:36 P.M. 
RAILWAY TRAVEL 
Railway travel in most foreign countries is divided into 
classes, ft is the general opinion that second and third classes 
are beneath the average American traveller. This, however, is 
not true: and you will do well to investigate all classes befor» 
deciding on the accommodations to be taken. Comfort and 
accommodations of the various classes will differ with countries, 
and this, too, should be taken into consideration. 
Because of language difficulties and to be certain of correct 
train time (through possible misinterpretation of the time-table), 
it is best to obtain your tickets through travel agencies or 
the headporter at your hotel. Seats on most trains may b*> 
reserved, and on some trains all seats must be reserved. Ther» 
is a small extra charge for this privilege. 
When crossing frontiers, customs examinations are conducted 
similar to those encountered on entering port. 
Dining cars are found on d© luxe and rapide trains which 
correspond with our limiteds and expresses. Tickets assigning 
you to a seat in the dining car at a specified time are giver 
out by a train guard. On trains without a dining car, stops 
are made at stations with restaurants. 
MOTOR TRAVEL 
Sight-seeing buses and motor tours are popular means of 
transportation abroad as they are at home. They afford a con- 
venient method of visiting the many points of interest. 
Regular auto buses are also in common use. An automobile, 
with chauffeur, can be hired for short or extended periods, and 
in some places it is possible to hire a car and drive yourself. 
If the latter is contemplated, you should take your driver's 
license with you. If you intend to be abroad for a long period, 
you may wish to consider the practicability of taking your own 
car with you as this is, of course, permissible. 
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AIR TRAVEL 
The tremendous scope and activity of the various air services 
abroad is well recognized by the travelling American public. 
Air travel on the continent is swift, efficient, and everywhere 
in general use. Tickets and flight information may be obtained 
through your hotel or travel agency. 
FOREIGN HOTELS 
When engaging rooms at hotels where there are no printed 
rates, it is always best to have a definite understanding as to 
the price per day or week. In Southern Europe when travellers 
do not bargain for their rooms, they may be overcharged. As 
a rule, the upper floor rates are more reasonable in price 
than those below, and are often more comfortable due to less 
street noises and more ventilation. Avoid extras if possible, 
especially in food, for, unlike America, exorbitant prices are 
often charged for them. 
Except for the larger hotels in the capital cities, there are 
very few rooms with bath. There is usually a bath on each 
floor. Arrangements may b© made at the desk for its use by 
payment of a slight additional charge. Soap is seldom supplied, 
and it is best to carry your own. 
PENSIONS 
Pensions abroad are similar to our American inns. The 
rates are more reasonable and often the room and board are 
much to be preferred to the average hotel. As a rule, they do 
not like to take guests for less than a week. There are some, 
however, that have accommodations for guests by the day. 
SHOPPING 
Shopping abroad is much the same as shopping in America. 
It depends upon the locality. Most of the prominent shops have 
set prices for native or traveller. However, in other localities 
you will find the trader who asks a price much higher than is 
warranted by the value of the articles. The trader does not 
expect to receive the amount asked, although there are many 
inexperienced travellers who have paid the first price asked, 
while, by bargaining, others have been able to secure a real 
value. 
You should make a memorandum (or secure a sales slip) of 
the price paid for each article you will bring back to the 
States, as this will simplify your customs declaration. 
