If you want to do the same what everyone else is planning to do during vacation months in Europe, or you want to avoid the travel destinations and activities everyone else is interested in, here is what you need to know. Europeans themselves are planning to … Read >
This is the year when many cities in Europe that are popular travel destinations are enforcing restrictions for vehicle access either to the city center or to the entire city. The purpose is to decrease the amount of pollution caused by traffic. Access to a city may be restricted, for … Read >
I know travelers who carefully plan every stop, meal and site for a night before they leave home. I also know travelers who have a general idea where they want go, and let the road take them for an adventure. Both strategies are fine, even on a road trip that … Read >
European Union is serious with its ambition to reduce green house gas emissions by more than 55% by 2030. One of the biggest pollution sources is traffic on busy roads of Continental Europe. Now, the Council of EU says there is an agreement between EU decision makers for rapid construction … Read >
European Union started a program known as Discover EU in 2018, providing young Europeans train tickets for traveling within the continent. 200,000 Europeans and a number of EU decision makers seem to be happy with the results because the program has become an annual event. In March 2023, 18 and … Read >
Every traveler has a set of criteria that he or she knowingly or unknowingly applies for making decisions where to travel. Some people like to live dangerously, whereas many people prefer safe destinations, especially if they are planning an overseas trip. The safest countries … Read >
Here is a secret that some airlines may avoid telling travelers: many city-to-city trips in Europe are faster by train than by airplane. How is it possible? When you calculate the total travel time, flying includes plenty of wasted time in airports and transfers from out-of-city airports … Read >
I don’t know about you, but booking a train journey that covers multiple countries in Europe feels like rocket science to me. Yes, I’m aware of valuable tools, like OpenRailwayMap, the Man in Seat 61, and EURail and Interrail passes with their route planning apps, but nothing has … Read >
The first time anyone visits a European city like Copenhagen or Amsterdam, they notice the number of cyclists rolling along the streets. In many central European cities, bicycles have their own lanes where they can safely travel at their own speed. Where exactly are these … Read >
A car – compact family car, campervan, motorhome – is the most common vehicle to conduct a road trip, although many travelers tour on a motorbike or bicycle as well. Factors like road network and quality, safety, services available along the roads, sights, scenery, and finding … Read >
