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TRAVEL Q&A E-mailing from EuropeQ My husband and I are planning a trip to Italy and Greece next summer, and we would like to bring along a small communications tool so we can keep in touch with parents and children by e-mail. What would you recommend?
A Because you seem more interested in e-mail than phone calls, I'd skip carrying any electronic device. Instead, pop into Internet cafes, which are popular in both Italy and Greece. You'll get doses of culture and caffeine while connecting to your loved ones. Some hotels have computers you can use for a fee. Just be sure you can access your e-mail account via the Internet; Earthlink, Yahoo and Hotmail are all Web-based.
If you really want something you can carry around, get a smart phone, but keep several things in mind. You probably will need an international roaming and data plan for overseas coverage. You could incur roaming charges when the phone checks for incoming messages (automatic roaming for data can be turned off; ask your service provider for details). Also be aware that you will be charged for incoming calls even if you don't pick them up, so it may cost a pretty penny to get that solicitation for the upcoming school bake sale. Smart travelers check cost and connectivity thoroughly with their service providers before bringing a smart phone to Europe.
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