Practicalities to make everything easier in Nice…
Trip Prep: What you need to know before you go… Includes 7 things to do the month before you you leave, and 5 must-have accessories to buy ahead of time.
Weather in Nice and when is the best time to come
French Public Toilets: Avoiding awkwardness
Crime and Scams in Nice: How to keep from getting pickpocketed, purse snatched, or scammed while visiting Nice, including the petition scam, the ring scam, and a few others…
How to Stay Connected in France: Pocket Wifi vs. French SIM Cards
The Best Free iPhone Apps for Nice
ET phone home! Calling home from France
How to use a French Laundromat
Changing Money and using Credit Cards in France: The best way to change money, cash travelers checks, choose your ATM, and which credit cards to bring.
Emergency! English-speaking doctors, house calls (yes, they still do that here!), best emergency rooms, calling the cops, and more.
French Public Holidays: Banks are closed, buses and trains run on a reduced schedule (if at all), and the taxis charge double!
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Photo Credits: WC door plaque from Paris France Products, suitcase, and Euros by Fergoweb, all licensed under Creative Commons. Nice poster and smartphone coque from Zazzle.fr
