Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we visit Eastern Europe! Although there are differing opinions on what constitutes Eastern Europe, I consider Eastern Europe to be the countries of the former Warsaw pact. Regardless, it’s a great region with countries like Lithuania, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovakia and many more. As you know, here at Wolters World, we…
Category: Europe
Five Things You Will Love & Hate About a Mediterranean Vacation
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we visit the countries of Southern Europe, also known as the Mediterranean! Southern Europe countries include Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece and the South of France: some pretty great countries! As you know, here at Wolters World, we like to prepare travelers with the good, and the bad, of visiting a…
5 Things You Will Love & Hate about Visiting Central Europe
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we visit the countries of Central Europe! Central Europe includes Germany, Poland, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Slovenia and Switzerland: some of my favorite countries! As you know, here at Wolters World, we like to prepare travelers with the good, and the bad, of visiting a new travel destination. So…
How to Avoid Travel Scams & Rip-Offs
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we’re in Vienna, Austria, one of my favorite cities. When you think about travel, you think about the beautiful sights you’re going to see, the delicious food you’re going to sample, and the experiences you will have. What you probably don’t think about are all the travel scams and rip-offs…
8 Rules for Picking a Guidebook
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today we’re in Hamburg, Germany. Although most of us do our travel planning and research online these days, there are still times when tourism books can be valuable. So today we’re sharing our advice on how to find the best travel books for your travel style. Of course, you can buy…
How to Use Your Cell Phone Overseas
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we’re in Stockholm Sweden and we’re talking cell phones and travel. If you’re not careful, your phone bill could become the most expensive part of your international vacation. So, I thought I would give our readers some tips on how to use your cell phone overseas. Research International Calling Plans…
How to Plan a Honeymoon in Europe
Hey there, fellow travelers! If you are planning your honeymoon, congratulations! We get a lot of questions from our fans about planning a honeymoon in Europe. If you’re also planning a wedding, you know that a lot of stuff with the wedding planning is out of your control, but the honeymoon is all yours. So…
6 Rules for European Train Travel
European Train Travel Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we’re in Lubeck Germany, a UNESCO World Heritage Site just 45 minutes by train from Hamburg. We had a bit of a rowdy train ride coming here, so I thought it was the perfect time to share six unwritten rules of train travel in Europe. #1 Be…
Overrated European Cities, Attractions and Attitudes
Hey there, fellow travelers! People talk a lot about Europe, and we obviously love coming here, but there are some places in Europe, and rumors about traveling in Europe, that are overrated. Today, we’re talking about the most overrated European cities and attractions. If you’re planning a trip to Europe and aren’t sure where to…
Honest Travel Safety Advice Every Traveler Should Know
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today we’re in the Loire Valley of France. While we love to share all of the exciting and fun things about traveling the world as a family, there are some downsides, too. Today we’re doling out safety advice for travelers. Some things are just unavoidable, but there travel safety tips can help…