July in Prague, Budapest, Vienna: Weekly European Travel Q&A
From Dawn C. in Florida: “My friend and I are planning a trip to Europe in July- we have friends in Vienna, and want to spend time in Budapest and also Prague while we are there. Have you written any...
View ArticleFair Warning About Traveling Europe this Summer
Consider this a warning: European summer trips are filling fast. Flights. Hotels. Tours. They’re selling out. It’s only March, yet alarming booking data has surfaced, and I’m hearing reader anecdotes...
View ArticleEurope Itinerary 3 Weeks by Rail: Weekly European Travel Q&A
From Deb M.: “My sister and I are planning 2 to 3 weeks in Europe. We would love to enjoy this adventure based on train travel but don’t really know where to start. What would you recommend as the best...
View ArticleFrance’s Best-Kept Secret? You’ll Never Guess…
Can I tell you a secret? For travelers, France feels like a club, one you sometimes have to put your foot in the door to gain entry. And being neither French nor a French-speaker, I’m not just on the...
View ArticleReaching Skopje: Weekly European Travel Q&A
From Diana P. in Australia: “Hi Rory, I’m planning on visiting the Western Balkans in April/May, probably starting in Skopje. But how can I get to Skopje other than flying?“ Construction on a...
View ArticleWherever You Go, Ouigo
French discount rail carrier, Ouigo, fresh off its successful expansion into Spain, now sets its sights on Italy’s budget train market. Breaking news alert from Italy! (No, the government hasn’t...
View ArticleLong-Term Stays in Spain: Weekly European Travel Q&A
From Beth L. in Maine: “My 60-year-old brother and wife are just back from 2 months working and living in Seville and then Ronda and Granada. They are both fluent and plan to do this every year…they...
View ArticleOne Day in Munich: Weekly European Travel Q&A
From Carla B. in New York: “My husband, daughter (22) and I are traveling to Europe in July/August of this year. Our first stop is in Munich for a few days. We have day trip tours planned, outside of...
View ArticleThe ‘Goldilocks Window’ for Summer Flights to Europe is Rapidly Closing
Your window is closing. That is, your “Goldilocks Window” for buying flights to Europe is rapidly narrowing. If you’re planning a European adventure this summer and haven’t purchased flights yet, well,...
View ArticleParis Metro, Taxis & Gare du Nord: Weekly European Travel Q&A
From Christine H. in Darwin, Australia: “On October 23, I am travelling to Paris from London on the Eurostar arriving at Gare du Nord. I have been researching but I cannot seem to find anything...
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