When preparing for a trip, there are several things that we think can improve your home security and peace of mind. 1. Designate a Primary Contact Person One of the most important things to do is designate a person to be your primary contact person (PCP) while you are away. This is the person you […]
Pack Light – Travel Easy
Yes, you could probably cram everything you need for two weeks in Europe into a carry-on and save the fee many airlines now charge for checked luggage. That’s if you wear the same jeans and t-shirt you wore on the plane. Most of us need quite a bit more. However, it’s easy to get by […]
Traveling to Europe With Health Issues
Do health problems make you nervous about traveling? Neil and I have been traveling internationally for years. We’ve had a few mishaps along the way which necessitated seeing a doctor, but nothing major. This year, however, two weeks before we were scheduled to leave for a summer in France, Neil had an unexpected heart attack. […]
Europe Train Travel Tips
Europe Train Travel Tips Traveling by rail in Europe is economical and fun; it is the way most Europeans travel. Now that there are several cheap, regional airlines you can also get around Europe by air. But remember that most of these airlines fly from small, out-of-the-way airports. Trains bring you into the heart of […]
All Aboard for a Europe River Cruise
Longing to see Europe in a new way? Well, river cruising might be the answer. You pay with the dollar before you go and there are few out-of-pocket expenses when you are there. There are cruises for most budgets and there are a myriad of destinations including some wonderfully new, popular destinations in Eastern Europe and Russia. A river cruise experience is quite different from […]
Europe Travel Tips: Saving Money in Europe
There are many ways to enjoy Europe on a budget. We have been to Europe innumerable times and you can learn from our experience. Top 10 tips on saving money in Europe. Fly during low or shoulder season Airfare is least expensive during low season – November through February (except during the holidays) and Shoulder […]
Our Guide to Tipping in Europe
Tipping in Europe – What You Need to Know Traveling to Europe should be an adventure, but trying to figure out the tipping rules for each country can be a headache. Here is our quick guide to the ins and outs of tipping in Europe. Tipping in Austria At restaurants in Austria you should round […]
The Best Time to Travel to Europe
Best Time to Travel To Europe – According to our Europe Experts The best time to travel to Europe really depends on what you like to do and where you are going. Summers in Southern Europe are hot, which is why most Europeans head for the beaches, while they are a great time to explore Scandinavia, […]
Getting Around Once You Get To Europe
Getting Around Once You Get To Europe Ok, you have made your airline ticket reservations and your hotel reservations, but once you get to your destination, how do you get around? We have some good answers for you below. Even if you plan to just stay in one city, you need to know how to […]
Currency Issues When Traveling
Here are the answers to the most asked questions about currency issues while traveling. Since the introduction of the Euro, it is now easier to travel to several countries in Europe without having to exchange currency again and again. The € Euro is the official currency in most of the countries in the European Union. Britain, […]