Getting Your Travel Documents Together
Your trip won't get off the ground if you don't prepare your documents — passport, student and hostel cards, rail pass,...
Europe Trip Itinerary Tips
Turning a wish list into a day-by-day itinerary for your European vacation isn’t just smart, it’s fun. Filling in the blanks...
Tips for Traveling with Kids in Europe
By Rick Steves When parents tell me they're going to Europe and ask me where to take their kids, I'm...
Tips for Travelers with Disabilities
By Rick Steves, John Sage, and Susan Sygall The creaky, cobblestoned Old World has long had a reputation for poor...
Favorite Trip-Planning Links
Here are some helpful websites for European travel. Choose one of the categories below, or simply scroll down the page. Travel Tools...
Tips for Traveling Solo
By Rick Steves I've talked to too many people who put off their travel dreams because they don't want to...
Tips for Comparing Bus Tours
By Rick Steves Taking a bus tour can be a good choice if your European vacation time is limited —...
Encountering Racism in Europe
People who are not of European descent may worry about how they'll be treated abroad. In short, does it matter that...
When to Go to Europe: Timing Your Trip
Some people have flexible enough jobs and lifestyles to cherry-pick when to take their vacations, but many others have less choice....
Do I Need Travel Insurance?
Travel insurance can minimize the considerable financial risks of traveling: accidents, illness, missed flights, canceled tours, lost baggage, theft, terrorism, travel-company...
