1. Local people are very friendly and hospitable; you can always ask them for help. Townspeople pay a particular respect to the tourists who are trying to communicate in the local language, so you definitely have to take the English phrasebook to the journey.
2. It's worth to mention that the mains voltage is 240V, so for some appliances adapters are required. Some hotels provide them on demand; adapters can also be purchased at any supply store.
3. In Coventry it rains a lot, so be sure to take an umbrella or a raincoat when going out. A long walk without these accessories isn’t recommended. In general, the weather in Coventry is very favorable, even in winter the temperature rarely drops below zero degrees Celsius.
4. Cost-conscious travelers may be embarrassed with prices in local restaurants and bars; the cost of goods in grocery stores is also quite high. It is recommended to buy food in shops and supermarkets are located away from the town’s center. As for public catering, the most attractive for travelers are local pubs and pizzerias.
6. Smoking in public places is prohibited, so it is recommended to pay special attention to the presence of signs and labels. Violators of the public order will certainly be punished in the form of a heavy fine.
7. It is most profitable to make calls to other cities or countries using payphones; calls from phones installed in hotels would be the most expensive.
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9. Travelers who want to buy antiques or paintings as souvenirs, need relevant documents, otherwise they would fail to take it out of the country.