Europe

I recently completed a 3-week trip through Austria, Italy, Croatia, and Greece with my family (two children aged 4 and 8). We traveled entirely by train, bus, and one ferry, with no flights at all. Trip overview: We used only ground transportation throughout the journey,...

Someone is looking for recommendations for a walking holiday in Europe suitable for two adults and a toddler. They are considering destinations such as the Dolomites in Italy and the Alps in France or Switzerland, but remain open to other locations. The main requirement is easy...

Trying to book Business Saver to Europe later this year. On the Australian Qantas site it’s only showing Business Flex for the flight we want. But when I switch to the Qantas site for the departure country, Business Saver shows up and looks bookable. ExpertFlyer and Google...

Saw someone asking this about a weeklong London stay. They booked a single room and want a friend to stay over for just one night with a sleeping bag. No breakfast, no amenities, nothing fancy. Friend would leave early. Honestly, this really comes down to the hotel policy. A lot...

For a first Europe trip this is ambitious, but not totally unhinged. The Belgium + Tomorrowland block makes sense since the festival eats a big chunk anyway. Ghent and Antwerp are great calls for day trips, honestly nicer than Brussels itself. One day in Brussels is plenty....

Had a French Schengen visa, single entry, 15 days max. I spent 1 day in France and 13 days in Germany. When I exited from Germany, the officer questioned me about it and typed notes into his system. He told me I should apply through Germany next time. Now I’m a bit worried. Does...

I’m taking my first solo trip in mid-May after a recent personal disappointment. It’s a bit last-minute, but I already have the time off and want to use it well. I’m planning about 10 days and am torn between Spain and Portugal. My biggest priority is safety, though from what...

Planning a 3 week backpacking trip through Western Europe and losing my mind trying to compare transport options between cities. Sometimes the train makes sense. Sometimes the bus is way cheaper but takes forever. Sometimes a budget flight looks cheap until you factor in airport...

Came across this BBC Travel piece on Aufguss, which appears to be a sauna ritual common in Germany, Austria, and parts of Scandinavia — scheduled sessions, a trained performer actively managing heat and airflow with towels, specific aromatics, and (in many places) mandatory...

Flying BOS to Gdansk this spring and trying to pick the better connection. Option one is Munich with a 95 minute layover. Option two is Frankfurt with a 5.5 hour layover. Normally I’d take Munich without thinking, but I’m a little worried about EES delays and whether 95 minutes...

Flying Air France from SFO to Madrid with a connection in CDG and trying to understand what to expect. For anyone who’s done this, did you have to go through security again at CDG for the connection, especially if you had to change terminals? Bags are checked through to MAD, but...

TL;DR: I did two group trips to Europe with different friends. One ended in tears and fighting. The other was one of the best trips of my life. The difference wasn’t the people, it was three rules we set before booking anything. I love my friends, but travel really exposes...

Just got back from a trip to the Czech Republic, Prague plus some countryside, and I’m honestly trying to understand if what we experienced is cultural or if we were just unlucky. Almost everywhere we went, restaurants, taxis, hotels, people felt very cold. Not warm, not...

I’ve got about two weeks off in mid March to early April and can’t quite lock in a destination. I prefer walkable places and would love to avoid constant rain if possible. March feels tricky since it’s such a transition month and every site seems to say something different. I’m...

Recently moved to Norway and trying to figure out which program makes more sense long term, EuroBonus or Flying Blue. I’ve got a big trip coming up this month on a partner airline, and I need to decide whether to credit it to EuroBonus or Flying Blue. Going forward I’ll probably...

I’m mid 20s, from Argentina, and planning my first ever solo trip this summer (late July to early August, about 15 to 20 days). I’ve never been to Europe before. I’d love England, Wales, or Ireland but they’re sadly out of my budget. Right now I’m looking at places that are...

I’m currently in Paris where it’s been around -1 to 2°C, and I’ve been managing fine with thermals and a good coat. But Berlin is looking way colder… like -6 to -3°C, and one day even colder than that. I’ve never experienced temps like this and I’m honestly a little nervous....

Globalist here, planning a special anniversary trip in April and struggling a bit with Hyatt’s Europe footprint. Looking for a historic, walkable city with art and culture where the Hyatt is in a genuinely nice, scenic area, not a business district or far outside the center....

I’m from Australia (but have lived mostly in NZ) where people constantly do small polite gestures smiling at strangers, holding doors, waving at drivers, apologizing for even minor bumps. It’s second nature. While traveling through Europe, though, I’ve noticed everyday...

I really felt this. Spain can be warm and social on the surface, but breaking past that wall can be exhausting, especially after years. On your budget and with those travel constraints, a few places jump out to me. Berlin is the obvious one. Flights to BCN and southern France...