what kind of computer access is there while backpacking through europe?
I'm traveling to Europe for the first time in April. Do hostels have computers that you can rent or use? How do I find internet cafes? Are they expensive? I'd bring my laptop but it's way too much of a hassle, for many obvious reasons. I just want to have the option of access to research my travel options as well as contact with home.
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Answer 1 :
Bringing your laptop is way to much hassle. In most towns you will find an internet cafe, and I found that many hostels also have internet you can use, but you can never be sure that you will have access. When you come to a new town keep your eyes open, that is mostly enough to spot an internet cafe, if not, ask at the desk of the hostel. If neither works, as at the tourist information office, they also know that kind of information. As for the price, that differs a lot, even within one town. Some are an Euro per hour, getting cheaper when you stay on longer, others cost an Euro for the first ten minutes, and sometimes there is free internet in the hostel.
Answer 2 :
You're right, schlepping a laptop, plug converters, electrical converters, plus the security issues...WAY too much hassel when backpacking. Or travelling at all. There are internet cafés everywhere. I paid about 1€/hour in Spain. probably the same all over. They are easy to spot. The signs say internet café. English, ish. However, you will need to translate everything. (which doesn't take all that long) and you will need to get used to different keyboards everywhere. They aren't all qwerty boards. It's interesting, though, sort of a different facet of the culture to get... Enjoy!
Answer 3 :
And don't forget about public libraries as well! They also might grant you internet access - there might be a small fee to pay, you have to book a time slot or there may be a certain time limit (like 15 minutes or so). but it's worth considering.
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