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Europe travel tips, from exchange rates to Uber

Can you use Uber safely? What about paying credit card charges in dollars? And what’s up with carry-on luggage size?

If you’re planning on vacationing in Europe this summer, recent headlines may have prompted some questions.

Does the weakened euro, partly the result of the fiscal crisis in Greece, affect whether you should put charges on your credit card in euros or in dollars?

Is it legal and safe to use Uber in the wake of protests by taxi drivers throughout Europe, particularly in France where drivers have recently blocked roads to airports and set tires on fire?