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…
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More Unique European Christmas Traditions
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…
5 Things Travelers Love & Hate about Hostels
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…
13 Things You Should NOT Do at a European Christmas Market
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…
The Best *and worst* Parts of Visiting Europe at Christmas
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…
The Best Christmas Market Foods To Try
Five Christmas Market Foods You Must Eat Merry Christmas from Germany! By now you know that we love visiting the Christmas markets in Europe, especially the German Christmas markets! So,we wanted to share the five things you must eat at the German Christmas markets. Whether you’r in Munich, Berlin or a smaller German town, these…
Everything You Need to Know About Renting & Driving a Car in Europe
Driving in Europe: Tips for European Car Rental Bonjour from Avignon, France! We have been driving around Provence, which is a beautiful area of France. However, you really need a car to get around Provence, which prompted us to think about the things travelers should know when renting a car in Europe. Here are our…
The Best & Worst of Backpacking Europe – Know Before You Go
Five Things You’ll Love & Hate About Backpacking Through Europe Greetings from the Tower of London! We backpacked through Europe in the summer several years, so it’s obviously something we enjoy. However, there are things you’ll love about it and things you’re going to hate. Today, we’re sharing the five things you’ll love and hate…
The Best & Worst Things About Solo Traveling the World
Five Things You’ll Love & Hate About Solo Travel This week I’m off traveling by myself while my wife and kids are back home at work and school. So I thought I’d share the five things you’ll love, and hate, about solo travel. Solo Travel Hate #1: You’re On Your Own The first hate…
The Best & Worst of European Train Travel – What You Should Know Before You Go!
Five Things You’ll Love & Hate About Travelling Around Europe by Train Greetings from Frankfurt, Germany! We’re about to take the train to Hanover, and highly recommend train travel in Europe. The trains go everywhere, and you get to see all the small towns and villages. However, train travel in Europe isn’t always perfect. Today…