How to Choose Where to Go on Your Europe Trip
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- The 2nd video in the Europe Trip Planning Series-- I'm teaching you how to decide which destinations to visit on your Eurotrip. I talk about the maximum number of places you should plan to visit while in Europe, how to choose which destinations are best for your trip type and budget, and the mistake that I made while planning my own Europe trip.
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Think about inter-railing. You will get a number of free days and half price days (how many depends on the length of your pass). Use the free days for long/expensive journeys (some countries are more expensive to travel in).
The best thing about inter-railing is getting a sleeper train. Use your free days for this. The two big advantages of this is that it saves you the cost of a nights accommodation and you don't waste a day traveling. Instead you set off in the evening and then wake up in another country which you can start exploring almost as soon as you get off the train. So basically you get more days to do stuff other than travel AND save money. Win win!
Great advice. I am Czech and I would also recommend to choose some reasonably small area to explore.... Like Spain, Portugal.... Croatia, Greece, Montenegro..... Or Czechia, Slovakia, Austria, Hungary....Italy is wonderful and rich for cultural and natural places itself just like France. Europe is too big to try to see everything in few weeks simply.... Scandinavia is completely different and huge for exploration.
I live in Finland and I think Portugal is a very good place to go. Lots of beautiful and colourful old arcitecture, beaches and the countryside is also very historic for me since I live in a very modern country. Porto for city trip and Alentejo for beaches/nature.
Love Portugal!
0Flow0 Belgium is under rated.
Useful info and not too long. Thanks!
I think that's the probpem most non-european's have when coming here; they expect to zip all over the continent whilst forgetting that it is rather large. Although the country sizes are small when compared to the likes of the US and Canada, they really add up when you try to get around all of them in one trip, as you pointed out in your video.
Flying to London mid May. I have booked the first five nights at Mimi’s Soho Hotel in London. The sixth day we go by Euro star to somewhere in Belgium or Amsterdam who knows?! We will do eight days of free independent travel, and I’d like to rent a car for some countryside rides for a few days at least. Then back to London for two days to sort of decompress and relax then fly back to Charlotte home. We have no intention of being in a hurry to do anything.
Makes so much sense. Cheaper flights to the bigger cities but much more money to be spent. I want to see WWII history like in Poland
If you have mobility problems you will also have to take into account that some of the more older buildings in Europe may not be as wheelchair friendly as they would like to be. Jess it maybe an idea for a future vid about how easy or not getting around Europe is for those in wheelchair
+Johan Mahoney-Berg Hi Johan, thanks for your comment-- I don't have much experience with that except that Europe is not particularly wheelchair friendly.
i want to travel for a month. what countries u suggest must go in a month and how many. i m thinking of prague.
Kindly suggest nice villages and cities in schengen zone.would be travelling in October and whats the mode of transportation is chaeaper? On a budget trip. thank you
I'm doing 4 countries staying at least 4 nights each. Central (south?) of Italy (Ischia, Amalfi coast, and rome), Switzerland (Interlaken, Jungfrau region) France (Paris and surrounding areas) and Scotland (Edinburgh and a 5 day trip through the isle of sky and Hebrides islands). The only exception for the 4 night rule is London, where is a weekend trip for us. We had to be picky about our limit of countries and we picked 4, but as a major harry potter fan. I really want to do the harry potter studio tour. So thought maybe see a bit London while we are there, probably the major spots. Unfortunately we only have so much time and London isn't one of our top choices.
Sounds like you've got a great plan! Nice one.
thanx for your travelling guide - it!s perfect and cute!!! :)
You're very welcome Nikdo! Keep an eye out for my newsletter popping into your inbox weekly, it'll have many more tips for your Europe trip!
Hi, im planning for a 15 days road trip. Which route and countries would you recommend for a filmmaker like me ? I need only scenic planning
Soumendra Jena The Alps are pretty beautiful so Italy, Switzerland etc.
Ok noted, thanks.
Hey I am planning to visit europe next year in feb. I am a football fan and want to start my trip by visiting manchester united first. After that I want to cover ireland for my love of irish beers, then to amsterdam, italy and spain and portugal. Can you help me in planning my trip may be. And tell me what things I should be mostly careful about?
p.s loved your video
can you do a video on your first trip (the one that you mentioned after you graduated college)? - such as your route, etc.
Ooo that was ages ago now! What specific questions do you have?
Love and London well, we want to go to about 5 countries but we don't know if the countries should be side by side or what - this will be in a 2 week period.
I would try to, picking places that are as close together as possible is ideal, otherwise you'll spend a lot of time and money traveling on trains, planes, etc. 5 countries is a lot for two weeks unless you'll only do one destination per country, but I'd still recommend exploring more of less countries! So, seeing more of just 2 countries during your two weeks instead of hopping around so much. Make sense? Hope that helps :
In sunny Dalmatia 😊👍! Hello from Adriatic Sea!
Great Video! I write a travel blog that focuses on travel with children. I am often asked questions about destinations and time in each spot. You forget, once you become a seasoned travel, that these are difficult questions for those that don't travel very much.
Thanks!
Hey hi...i have been to London n scotland last year...next year we are planning for europe trip...from india.. Paris n Switzerland are like must see...what other places should we cover for a 15 days trip? I wanna see all but practically not possible...please guide
im from texas and i'm thinking of visiting europe my budged around 3k to 4k why cities should i visit??
One day was enough for each of the 5 countries I visited in Europe. Worked out for me because I was focused in just one city, a solo traveler and I was satisfied without seeing the inside of any amazing structures I came across (plus, you gotta pay extra for those). I don't suggest hopping from one country to another consecutively, however. I'd use an extra day to chill and recharge. Next time I'll try to include a train ride from a country to another.
Hearings several different foreign languages wasn't an issue, but I sure did miss hearing and speaking English 😂
Wow, one day in each country? Sounds exhausting to me but glad it worked out well for your travel style :)
Love and London yes! San Francisco is a very busy city so I guess I carry with me the habit of hustling and working with a hectic schedule. Then again, it might just be me who enjoys one activity after the other. Crossing my fingers that the life partner I find is as adventurous as I am and not a slowpoke so my traveling style won't change too much then 😁
I wish I had the chance to meet up with you when I went to London!
hy i want to go lundon.any boday who help me to go there i must give him money
In my most recent trip to Europe, I decided where to go by asking myself, "Where haven't I been?" So it was mostly Scandinavia, the Baltics, parts of Eastern Europe, and the "mini-nations" of Liechtenstein, San Marino, Monaco and Andorra.
Cool!
Luxembourg?
Do you have any suggestions for longer term stays (around 3 months)? I've never been to Europe before and am terrified of making the wrong choice since I plan to stay in each place much longer than just a few nights, to truly experience what it's like, and to get work done. Appreciate any help!!!!
There's no need to be terrified. You can't go too wrong. Just do your research.
I can understand you. Just passing by a street doesn't mean that we have traveled that city. We should walk around, drink local drinks and meet with local people as possible as we can.
Is 10 countries (all close to each other) for a 9-10 week trip good?
Hi Beth, it depends on how many cities/towns you plan on visiting within these countries. Follow my 2-night rule mentioned in the video, that will help :)
Love and London Thank you
I'll have 10 days in December to travel in Europe. This is my first time (I'll have spent 5 days in London and a semester in Belfast by the time I get to December). I'm considering spending three nights in Paris, four in Venice, and three in Vienna. Do you think this is too much to pack into ten days?
Hi Lana! A semester in Belfast-- amazing! Yes, I'd say that's quite alot--- are you flying or taking a train from Paris to Venice? Either way, you'll loose almost a whole day traveling. Can you visit places that are closer together? Also consider that Venice is cold and rainy in December, I also wouldn't say you need more than 2 or 3 days there. Vienna is meant to be beautiful in the winter, and Paris is so massive that you can spend weeks there! Does that help?
when your in Belfast be sure to come visit Dublin 😊
+Mia MacMahon will do! I've been in Belfast for almost a full month. I'll be going to London next week, then back to Belfast for two more months. I plan to go to Dublin multiple times (I'll probably get a tattoo there). Do you recommend any cool places to check out while I'm in Dublin??
How was the trip?
You mentioned using tour companies in Europe to save money, but I did not catch any specific suggestions. Do you have any you prefer and trust?
Hi Sue! I'm not sure what you mean-- I don't think I mentioned tour companies?
You should go to Albania, where I’m from in Albania it is Beautiful and a lot of nice buildings and very good food I’m from shkodër very nice people too!
Thanks, for the heart!
Hello, i have a course at london in July, form the 9th to the 13th, then i will have from the 14th to the 18th free. And i catch my flight back home on the 19th, from Madrid. WHat would you recommend for the 5 free days i have on a low budget?
Hey Jose, I have lots of options on my channel, or check out my 3-Day London Itinerary: loveandlondon.com/3-day-London-itinerary
Great 👍 video
Thanks!
Awesome video! I'll be taking all of this into consideration!
+Azaria Bell Thanks Azaria.
I really want to go to prague and Krakow. Does anyone know of these two cities are cheap or expensive?
I've not been to Krakow but Prague is relatively inexpensive compared to much of Europe.
thank you
KingNarco1888 if you go to krakow be sure to check out some small cities or villages near it as they usually have very nice views and are peacfull if thats also what u like
Just trying to help out🤷♂️
KingNarco1888 examples are chorsztyn or zakopane
They are abouts 2 hours away but if u have the spare time be sure 2 visit one of them
Blekitnyhornet 112567 thanks very much man. That's some good advice.
Hi im planning to go for 30days..whr should i go?
jabeen noushin16 go variatay e.g 10 days in poland 10 in italy and the other 10 in maybe germany
Since the countries are close together and are all very difforent
Hi, I'm planning to travel with my hubby to Europe for 45 days, and I have booked my flights from Bangalore to Paris on 29th March and return from Paris on 15th May 2017 I am planning to take global pass .Please help me how best to utilise the global pass .I want to cover paris , Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Salzburg ,Austria florance Venice, Rome ,Switzerland, Greece, suggest me a good itinerary.
Thank you
Hi Shahnaz, there are lots of options but you this page will be a big help: fave.co/2eZ6WK2 Good luck!
You realize that Salzburg is in Austria right?
I am from Prague (Prague is nice, but way overpopulated by tourists... like Rome and other touristic places). I would go in your case north south. Amsterdam - Berlin - Prague-Vienna-Budapest(eventually) - then continue to Venice , Florence, Rome, Greece. Switzerland is wonderful , but imho Austria is as wonderful (Alps) and cheaper. Or consider Slovenia Alps (next to Italy). Berlin-Prague-Vienna-Budapest-Venice = all this can be done easily by car or trains with few hours between those cities easily. Not sure about flights to Greece from Italy though, but I think norht->south in general is better way as if anything you will get better weather, which will enhance your mood justby itself :-).
Paris and Venice are overrated. Choose Kraków, Prague, Vienna and Budapest. If you want to see the works of Leonardo da Vinci and Rembrandt, go to Krakow, is more romantic and cheaper than in Paris. The leaning tower in Pisa is one big disappointment. If you want to sunbathe on the beach, go to Croatia or Montenegro.
Hi
I am planning a trip to europe.. I wanted to download your ebook but its not working.. ?
+Aisha Usman should work now!
Love and London Nop. still cant download, love.
Hm, it's working for me? Try one more time please :)
I want to take a trip to Europe real soon but I don't know where to go. can you tell me. I am from Jamaica
+Taje Haye that's the whole point of this video :) watch it again-- I can't tell you where to go, you have to choose, it's your trip :)
+Love and London ok
Love and London I am now south korea to Europe you help me please....
What is a low budget
You good question
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guys suggest me four places for 10 days in europe please.. my initial plan is rome , venice , paris , amsterdam.. after watching this video comments i think i'd get better place suggestion here i want to explore some beaten path too pls help
Well, how long do you plan on staying in each place? And what are you looking to see?
I want to go to greece, Paris, Barcelona, and Venice that’s it so far
You can actually combine Greece and Italy because there is a ship from the west part of Greece(Patras, Igoumenitsa, Corfu, and other Ionian islands) going directly in Ancona, Bari, Brindesi and Venice. Also there are a lot of cheap flights (you can sometimes find 20€ one way) from Athens or maybe Thessaloniki to Rome. Trust me, a trip to Italy from Greece is the easiest thing. Just keep in mind that you can't fit everything in a small amount of time💙
I just wanna go to Russia I would only wanna go to Moscow and Kursk to meet Eva and Polina
Free guide note available anymore?
Nope sorry!
Sounds like see parts of cheaper East Eur. with lots of good quality sites to see is a good bet. See Prague, the mountain lakes in the High Tatras, the Dalmatian coast. Make your overnite stays in E. Europe & slip across the borders to see some stuff in more expensive countries on day trips (eg. it's not far from Bratislava to Vienna or Slovenia to n'ern Italy). If u have lots of $$, then head to pricey Oslo & other Scandinavia, London, Paris, & Swiss cities like Zurich.
+TimeAndChance Thanks
Spain, Greece, Turkey and Portugal are pretty cheap.
Hi
i am planning to visit europe for 9 days.. which places should i visit? i want to visit paris, london and Switzerland for sure . what other places can be good for my vacation?
It's very hard for me to suggest places because it totally depends on what you want out of your trip. Use Pinterest for inspiration!
Love and London i have to chose between rome and germany .. please advice
Lakshit Kapoor I would go Rome and Venice. Normally I hate citytrips but I really like these 2.
Switzerland is awesome, you should go
My itinerary May to July 2 months. Berlin Prague Vienna Bratislava Budapest Ljublijana Zagreb Split Sarajevo Mostar Dubrovnik Kotor Tirana Durres Ohrid Skopje Sofia Velikotarnovo Bucharest Brasov Bucharest. Wouldn't break a bank. Don't go to Western Europe in Summer. Nightmare
Why is a nightmare in the summer?
Go to istanbul
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