Practical information for anyone planning holidays or trips.
You can cross many borders within the EU without being checked and the euro makes it easier to shop around for bargains. You have easy access to healthcare should you need it and pets no longer have to be left at home. If you drive, your driving licence and motor insurance policy issued in one EU country are valid in all the others. And you can use your mobile phone everywhere. For more information, helpful tips and a map of Europe, see inside.
The audio edition contains word-for-word recordings of all articles published in The Economist, read by professional broadcasters and actors. It is ideal for anyone who wants to listen to articles while travelling, exercising or just relaxing. text added Thanks to bitemate!
The audio edition contains word-for-word recordings of all articles published in The Economist, read by professional broadcasters and actors. It is ideal for anyone who wants to listen to articles while travelling, exercising or just relaxing.
![The Economist December 13th - December 19th 2008 [ PDF + Audio]](http://englishtips.org/uploads/posts/2008-12/1229089775_currentcoverrow.jpg "The Economist December 13th - December 19th 2008 [ PDF + Audio]")
