Honest Travel Advice
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Five Things You’ll Love & Hate About Visiting Europe in Winter Greetings from Copenhagen, Denmark! Today we’re sharing the things you’re going to love, and hate, about visiting Europe in winter. Europe in Winter Travel Hate #1: Weather Winter weather in Europe can be gloomy, dark and wet. Some cities, like Copenhagen, are made to…
More Unique European Christmas Traditions Merry Christmas! We had so many responses to our last EuropeanChristmas traditions post, that we had to do a second one to include all the new traditions. So, here are eight more unique ways that European countries celebrate their Christmas traditions. The Netherlands Christmas Tradition: Sinterklaas & Zwarte Piet Many…
Five Things You’ll Love & Hate About Staying in Hostels Hostels are one of the best options for travelers backpacking through Europe, especially solo travelers. They’re a great budget-friendly choice, but there are some things you’ll love, and hate, about staying in hostels. Staying in Hostels Hate #1: Snoring When you’re sharing a room with…
The Don’ts of German Christmas Markets Merry Christmas! Today we’re drinking glühwein and eating bratwursts, which are things you do at the Christmas markets. But this post is about the things you *don’t* do at German Christmas Markets. German Christmas Market Tip #1: Don’t Come Too Early While the US stores start Christmas decorations in…
Five Things You’ll Love & Hate About Visiting Europe at Christmas Christmas is a wonderful time to visit Europe, something our family has done many times. Today we’re sharing five things you’ll love, and hate, about visiting Europe at Christmas-time! Christmas in Europe Love #1: Christmas Markets Germany is famous for Christmas markets, but they…