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,...
European Numbers and Stumblers
Europeans convey numerical information differently than we do, from measurements to schedules and even dates. Getting comfortable with the 24-hour clock,...
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 Travelers with Disabilities
By Rick Steves, John Sage, and Susan Sygall The creaky, cobblestoned Old World has long had a reputation for poor...
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...
Before You Go Checklist
Quite a few things are worth arranging while you're still at home — lining up these details well ahead of time...
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....
Comparing Guidebook Series
I am amazed by the many otherwise smart people who base the trip of a lifetime on a borrowed copy of...
