Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Some hotel rooms and Internet cafés have high-speed Internet jacks that
you can plug into with an Ethernet cable. A cellular modem—which lets your
device access the Internet over a mobile network—provides more extensive
coverage, but is much more expensive than Wi-Fi.
Public Internet Terminals:
Many accommodations offer a computer in
the lobby with Internet access for guests. If you ask politely, smaller places
may let you sit at their desk for a few minutes just to check your email. If your
hotelier doesn't have access, ask to be directed to the nearest place to get on-
line.
Security:
Whether you're accessing the Internet with your own device or
at a public terminal, using a shared network or computer comes with the po-
tential for increased security risks. Be careful about storing personal informa-
tion online, such as passport and credit-card numbers. If you're not convinced
a connection is secure, avoid accessing any sites that could be vulnerable to
fraud (e.g., online banking).
You can mail one package per day to yourself worth up to $200 duty-free
from Europe to the US (mark it “personal purchases”). If you're sending a
gift tosomeone, mark it “unsolicited gift.” Fordetails, visit
www.cbp.gov
and
search for “Know Before You Go.”
The postal service works fine throughout Scandinavia, but for quick
transatlantic delivery (in either direction), consider services such as DHL
(
www.dhl.com
)
. You can get stamps at the neighborhood post office, news-
stands within fancy hotels, and some mini-marts and card shops.
Copenhagen is usually the most direct and least expensive Scandinavian cap-
ital to fly into from the US (Icelandair serves Copenhagen as well as Stock-
holm, Oslo, and Helsinki). Copenhagen is also Europe's gateway to Scand-
inavia from points south. There are often cheaper flights from the US into
