Tag: Europe Travel
What to do Before Leaving the Country
You can hear me singing my lungs out every time I head off to explore another foreign country! I’m always so excited in fact that there have been times when I have forgotten key things that could have saved me time and avoided stress if I had only remembered them. Learning through experience, I’ve now […]
London Travel Guide: A Beginner’s Guide to the London Area
Samuel Johnson once said, “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life,” and this still holds true today. Whether it is your first or millionth time traveling to London, you can always find new ways to embrace the culture as both a tourist and a local. Below, in our London Travel […]
Europe River Cruising: Now Is the Time!
Have you ever considered a river cruise before? Travel agents are finding that more millennials and younger generations are seeking to explore Europe by way of river cruise. And why shouldn’t they? After knowing what is included in a European river cruise, you may just be looking to go on one yourself! From the rooms […]
What to Know When Tipping Abroad
Have you ever been confused on when you should tip or how much for that matter? Somehow when traveling abroad this ever so simple act becomes even more confusing. In an ideal situation, a tip is given to reward quality service. Now, tipping has become more of a norm than a “reward for good behavior.” […]
What to Know about Passports & Visas
Traveling to a foreign country is absolutely exhilarating! New sights, smells, sounds! Ah, can you just imagine?! While there are a million important things to remember (like bringing your favorite shoes), there is nothing more important than your ticket to and from home – aka your passport. Passport Basics… How do you apply for a […]
The State Department’s NEW Travel Advisories
The U.S. Department of State website has always had reliable information, but now it’s even better. Over the years, many have looked to its online pages for information regarding their international travel destination. Recently the State Department underwent a major renovation in its Travel Advisory section making travel alerts and warnings straight forward and easy […]
Undiscovered Italy
There is so much more to Italy than Rome, Florence, and Venice; but how many people actually discover beyond that? While those cities are majestic, full of history and romance, at times it seems each is overrun with tourists. It’s time to go off the beaten track and discover Italy beyond the typical tourist spots […]
7 Reasons to Take a European River Cruise
If you have never cruised on a European river before, then you are missing something spectacularly unforgettable. For the hopeless romantics, adventurous souls, and the historical fanatics, there truly is something for every traveler. Whether you want to go to Europe or you’re just thinking about cruising in general, the following are great reasons why […]
“Must See” Sites in Paris and Rome
Let’s say you’ve never been to Paris or Rome. What are the places you have to go to while you are at your destination? First, bear in mind that in either Rome or Paris you’ll find hop-on hop-off tours available. These are usually double-decker buses that cover major tourist attractions, where you can hop off […]
Larry’s Europe Planner
Europe is on your bucket to visit and re-visit. Follow my Europe planning suggestions and you will save time, save money, and enhance your vacation experience. When? When will you be traveling? Prices and availability of places to visit and attractions vary by season. What? What do you want to see? The first thing you […]
