I'm a big fan of European city and museum passes. While not all are created equally, generally speaking, city passes like the Roma Pass save you time, …
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2018 European travel review, part 2: From Vienna to Munich by way of Croatia and Italy
Our 2018 European travel tour-arama in review concludes with travels in Austria, Slovenia, Croatia and Italy. Plus, read to the very end for three key …
Meet a Camino de Santiago expert, Q&A with author Beth Jusino
Beth Jusino, author of Walking to the End of the World: A Thousand Miles on the Camino De Santiago, joins us for a discussion about her new book and …
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When is the best time to visit Barcelona? | Barcelona Travel Tips
If you're planning a trip to Spain's second-largest city and Catalonia's capital, then you're probably trying to figure out the best time to visit …
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6 ways to beat Europe’s crowds
The secret is out: Everyone should travel Europe at some point in their lives. But everyone doesn't have to go AT THE SAME TIME! Apparently, that …
When is the best time to visit Prague?
The best time to visit Prague is now! No, really, visit Prague whenever you can. That said, here's a rundown of the best time to visit Prague …
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2018 European travel review, part 1: From Paris to Prague
My family's 2018 European travel tour-arama is officially in the books. Moreover, I've now had a couple of weeks to reflect on our month abroad. …
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Paris’ Notre-Dame tower climb: Acclimating to the new reservation system
Making day-of reservations for the Notre-Dame tower climb comes highly recommended and will save you at least an hour of waiting in line. While …
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Trekking the Salkantay to Machu Picchu con Refugios
An alternative to the permit-required and heavily touristed Inca Trail, the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu can be attempted in a variety of ways -- …
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Europe’s 5 dreamiest train rides
Traveling Europe by train is a quintessential experience for European travelers. It is my transport of choice; I opt for a train over buses and …
Prost! A German beer garden survival guide | What to expect, eat and drink
No trip to Germany (or, come to think of it, Austria, the Czech Republic or Switzerland) is complete without quaffing a liter ("ein Mass") or three at …
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15 back-to-school confessions from a dad who took his son traveling all summer
In early June, my wife, 10-year-old son and I embarked on a cross-country road trip, followed by two months backpacking Europe. We're now back to …
