*Hey everyone, so excited to be back with my first video of 2023!* Let me know in the comments if any of you are planning a Europe trip this year! In any case, I hope this video is helpful for all your trip (whether for this year or sometime in the future).. and for more info, you can check out the written version of this guide here: happytowander.com/how-to-plan-a-europe-trip-step-by-step/
Hi Christina. Thank you for this helpful video. I'm planning a trip in December with my husband and another couple. You mentioned that you use Omio to compare prices. Have you booked any tickets on Omio ? I'm a little sceptical booking on third party sites although their fares are sometimes much cheaper. I'm in bit of a dilemma. What do you think?
Planning my first trip to Europe from Australia in 2024, and came across your channel while researching. Wow.... what a great starting point you have provided me. Thanks so much and will definitely be checking out more of your videos !
I’ve been traveling to Europe nearly every year since 1994, and I find this lady’s videos really well researched and presented. She has great material.
lots of good information, and no background 'music' yay. 🙂 I just looked at your website. Congrats that is beautifully organised and the images are stellar.
Related to 13:58 , when weighing train vs. plane travel, consider the time spent getting to and waiting at the airport. For flights the standard advice is to arrive 2 hours before takeoff, but for trains 30 minutes is plenty and 15 is doable. For shorter trips between well-connected places, say Frankfurt-Berlin or London-Lyon, you may not save much time at all. Also bear in mind that small regional airlines like EasyJet and AirLingus usually operate smaller planes. That often means smaller luggage allowances, and if your carryon bag becomes a checked bag, that’s another fee.
This is super helpful information! We filmed a series in Europe last year where we compared our experiences in cities based on whether we planned them, or just let it happen naturally. We've definitely learned over years of travelling that planning for basics is so helpful, but leaving plenty of room to let the location come to you is also key to enjoying it! :)
Man I am so glad I found your channel. I am planning a trip to Italy with my husband and girls and watching your videos and visiting your blog made the idea of planning less daunting! Thanks for sharing your travel wisdom with us! ❤
This is wonderful. I've been to EU a couple of times but I still learn a lot of cool stuff from you. You're so organized and covered a lot in 18min, concise and no fuzz. You speak fast but clear enough for someone like me - whose English is not my first lang. Thank you Christina! Keep up the great work! :)
your channel is the best, you go step by step, information jam packed YET your speaking speed is good not too slow and not too fast! Straight to the point, with some short and fast wit/humour. So perfect! Thank you!
I’ve just discovered your channel while I was doing research for independent travel and I must say you’re so awesome!!! 🎉 I’ve literally spent hours getting caught up on your channel reading the Europe planning checklists to the 40+ one week itineraries! Thank you so much for the informative and interactive guides! They help so much!
5:50 Europeans usually use debit cards to pay so credit cards will not be accepted everywhere but if they are it will mostly be Visa and Mastercard, not Amex.
@@mamabar6811 No, get a chipped Mastercard or Visa credit card and make sure it's approved for use abroad. If you need cash go to a local ATM (make sure it is an official one) to withdraw some local currency. Possibly there is a fee but it will be less than in one of those less than trustworthy "bureau de change"..
This is one of the best TH-cam video I’ve watched about ‘what you need to know when traveling overseas’. Super helpful and very informative. The only issue I have is that you are speaking so fast. I had to do a couple of rewinds to fully grasp the information. I’m sure not many viewers have this issue. But for some of us older folks do. I hope you will take this into consideration.
Hi! In this, you started straight to the point which increases engagement in your video. Your first step, as you explained is, one of the most important in regards to how long you can stay and how often your ap’s sport will be needed. You move on to the second most important step which is how long you plan to stay. This order of presentation makes the viewers follow an organized way of planning their trip. You also provide nice websites for the audience to use. You included your own experience, showing credibility to the viewers.
The suggestion about pre-booking trains a week or more in advance is so worth it last July I was in London. I woke up one morning and I decided I am going to go to Paris for a few days and so I went toPancras station and I bought a ticket and it was $300 Canadian each way so spontaneous travel can be pricey.
I went to Rome, Italy for a week, and I was able to do most what I wanted. Went to Venice/ 2nd largest aquarium / all the most popular attractions in rome.
This video was so thorough and organized!! Also I love your quirks throughout the video haha. Thanks again!! Leaving August 22 this year for six weeks and am SO excited!
Damn, I've travelled to Europe so many times now, and honestly didn't know so much of this info, thank you for this video! Super pumped for my next Europe trip!
Very useful video. Thank you. I live in the UK. But plan to go to Auchwitz in 2024. This video came to me whilst researching booking things myself over a travel agent.
People tend to forget when comparing efficiency between flying and taking trains is the amount of time to get into that flight (ie checking in, airport queues, waiting in boarding gates). If the travel time between the two is only 2 hours or less, you might end up needing almost the same time to get to your destination. Not to mention the possible scenic views you get to enjoy during a train ride.
You are truly the best, I'm planning my first trip to Europe this year, I have seen your video about Paris, and wow, I'm really impressed, just helpful information, straight to the point, really the best minutes invested in a travel video in the whole TH-cam, most of them are just garbage.
Thank you very much for the helpful tips! Your video is very easy to understand and clear about what the travellers need to know. I am excited for my jouney following your tips!
Wondeful video with lots of great advice!! One other point to go along with the differentiation between EU countries, Schengen Zone etc, is that not all countries in Europe use the Euro. Many use their own currency. Much of Europe is relatively 'cashless', but it is likely that you will still need a little local currency for small purchases and restrooms.
Oh yes great point! Forgot to mention that in this video haha. You’re right though - cash is definitely always a good idea. Been caught out a few times when the public toilets were cash only and it’s the worst feeling!
Great pointers. Clearly you’re quite cluey about travel. Personally I like Airbnbs. Taking only one small bag a washing machine is a nice convenience. Also, with my narrow food choices, a kitchen is important. Found some great, affordable accommodation in Poland for the start of July. 👏
Thank you for sharing! I even found some discount when buying the train ticket. It’s always good to look out for deals that can make travel more affordable.
I am newly subscriber. I find your channel very helpful for people planning to travel to Europe. Which I am planning to do in the near future. Thanks 🙂
Your video just popped up, liked and subscribed right away. We just returned couple of days ago from our three week Europe trip (Covered Vienna, Salzburg including Hallstatt and finally Munich) though we initially thought of two months multi country Europe trip (of course rather unplanned without any itinerary). But contrary to our expectations it became too time consuming and challenging planning next destination, train tickets and hotel bookings, then had no choice but had to end our trip rather abruptly disappointed and dejected. But after watching your video realized we can not really travel so many places in one shot, may be one or two countries at the most. From Munich we tried every where nearby though the train accommodation available within Germany, but out of Germany for example we tried for Marseille France, there were a minimum of 4 train transfers from Munich and first two trains were ok as seat reservation not mandatory (especially in German trains) but once we get into TGV trains, no seat reservation available, we purchased the Global multi country Euro Rail pass, but had to cancel and loose $200 (15 % cancellation fee luckily did not activate the pass). One thing realized from your video even travel experts like you always plan the itinerary well ahead, I did research and never did make too many bookings in advance purposefully as I thought it will lock you down to number of days in each destination, I wanted to be flexible on our stay. Now realized you can not plan dynamically and can not have a flex itinerary especially in Europe that too in the peak summer. Thought of sharing our experience honestly. Any comments from you and other travel experts are welcome. Having joined your channel fresh, I might be posting more questions and comments. Cheers 👍
Hi! Thanks for sharing your experience and for your subscribing. Sorry to hear your experience wasn’t the best this time around, but you live and you learn :) I’m definitely a big planner, so I’m a huge advocate for booking things well in advance to avoid disappointment. Hope you have a smoother trip the next time around!
We have taken sever trips to Europe, China, Africa, South America and we use a travel company (Gate1) after sever trips on our own to these places we discovered Gate1 and even including air we could travel with them for less money than we could on our own dime. This might work for every one but staying in fine hotels, eating well and having guides and ease of travel worked for us.
Your travel advice is so valuable and practical! Just a quick question, have you had a chance to check out the new V4 of the Bento Bag from Nomad Lane? It's gaining quite a reputation among travelers, and it might be a perfect fit for your travel tips.
I found that when you're traveling inside of the "Schengen zone" to countries in Eastern Europe (such as Poland) "do not assume" that they're open if travelling by car. German border patrol agents will randomly search vehicles and will check passports!! Really enjoy your videos and thanks for all the information!!!
Thank you for simplifying the process of planning a trip to Europe in such a comprehensive and informative manner! Your step-by-step guide, from understanding the Schengen Zone to visa requirements and travel tips, is incredibly helpful for first-time travelers like myself. I appreciate the clear explanations and practical advice you've shared. Can't wait to implement these tips for my dream trip to Europe. Keep up the excellent work! #EuropeTravel #TravelTips"
My son and I want to go to Europe in June or July of 2025. We would love to go for at least 1-2 weeks. Do you have any recommendations for that time frame?
I have been dreaming of going to Europe have been to Italy, Greece,Israel and Jordan all with a group I'm a introvert so it was a little awkward for me but I was to afraid to go alone. I have so many countries I want to explore like Prague, Budapest, Vienna, Paris, London and many more will have to go alone I actually prefer to just very nervous about language barriers,getting lost and just afraid trying to work up the nerve to just go great tips always helpful.
Welcome back For me maybe it's old school I take a lonely planet book and check in Google what I would like to see. By the way your video on Munich crismars market help me for my last trip
Dear Chistina. I hope you are well and all the best for 2025. I watched your video on planning a trip to Europe in 2024 and it really helped me so much. Thank you. I am now taking some family members with me to Europe in 2025 and the travelling is a bit more complex than I am experienced for. Is it at all possible to speak to you/ email you to ask for your help/advice on the flights/trains and the best options? Your urgent help would be highly appreciated. Kind Regards Fiona
I’m traveling 5 days to London, 12 days on Mediterranean cruise (Spain, Italy) 5 days in Rome. What do you recommend for currency to buys things, restaurants, markets, etc. ( use credit cards or obtain pounds and euros back home). Do use Local ATMs to get Euros & pounds? Where do you do laundry in London and Rome?
Hi Christina, This was perfect timing. My husband and I are going to Europe for a month this summer. My dilemma right now is booking our flight. I get more reward points if I book through my credit card’s travel portal, but…I can’t choose different class fares for the inbound and outbound flights, business class isn’t an option through the portal and I can’t pick our seats. I was told if I booked through the portal, I could use my confirmation number to contact the airline directly to pick our seats and check on upgrading to business for the flight over and choosing more economical seats for the flight back. I’m not sure the extra points are worth it. I really want to see a seat map and pick our seats. Any advise would be much appreciated. I’m going to check out some of your other videos. 😊😊 Happy Travels!
Hey Rhonda! This sounds like a complicated and unique case so I can’t say I have much experience dealing with it but at the end of the day, time is money too so if you feel like you would save a lot of time just booking elsewhere then I would just do that! Points are supposed to make our lives easier, not harder haha. Best of luck with whatever you decide!
Thank you so much for responding. What is your opinion for seat/class fares? My husband and I flew to London last year for a month long stay in Europe (our son lives in England for his job) and I just chose the cheapest flights. Our flight over on British Airways was great. I did have to pay to choose our seats, but I chose a very back row with only 2 seats-it was awesome not to be squeezed between a 3rd person. The flight back was the most miserable I have ever been on in my entire life. It was an emergency change flight, due to a death in the family-it was on AA and we had to take the seats we could get in order to get home ASAP, but the seats were the most compact I think we have ever had on any airline, including budget airlines like Ryan or Easy Jet. Having had that experience it’s made us much more “snobbish” about seating. My husband is 58 and I’m 56. We are both in excellent health and average weights, but at this point in our lives we do want some comforts. Any advice on choosing seats? We’d also like to fly into one location and out of another, but that doesn’t seem the most economical. I’m sorry to keep asking questions, but also so appreciative of all the information you and other people on TH-cam provide. It’s a wealth of knowledge-you guys are my “go tos” when I need to learn. Thank you again! ✈️🗼🧳❤❤
Hi i love your videos! I’m a first time traveler to Europe by myself! I’m going to plan my trip, however I would also like to get to know some trustworthy tours. Do you have any recommendation?
Fellow Canadian here. I’ve just discovered your channel and I’ve been binging your videos ever since. You do a fantastic job! I’m looking for a long travel itinerary for a couple of retired Gen X’ers. I’m thinking Montreal to Ireland. One month in Ireland and then I don’t know what our best bet is to travel Europe from there. Portugal? If you have any advice or if you’ve made a video already on long travel that I haven’t found yet, please let me know. Keep it up 😊, your videos are great!
Hello I love your videos very informative and detailed I would like to ask do you have information on good expat health insurance & travel insurance companies. My daughter & I will be traveling Europe in 2024 we are preparing for this as best we can.
*Hey everyone, so excited to be back with my first video of 2023!* Let me know in the comments if any of you are planning a Europe trip this year! In any case, I hope this video is helpful for all your trip (whether for this year or sometime in the future).. and for more info, you can check out the written version of this guide here: happytowander.com/how-to-plan-a-europe-trip-step-by-step/
Hi Christina. Thank you for this helpful video. I'm planning a trip in December with my husband and another couple. You mentioned that you use Omio to compare prices. Have you booked any tickets on Omio ? I'm a little sceptical booking on third party sites although their fares are sometimes much cheaper. I'm in bit of a dilemma. What do you think?
مرحبا في مصري ❤❤❤❤❤
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤مرحبا
Planning my first trip to Europe from Australia in 2024, and came across your channel while researching. Wow.... what a great starting point you have provided me. Thanks so much and will definitely be checking out more of your videos !
Me too!!! Happy researching and future trip!
I love your videos. Very comprehensive and helpful.
@cappaman73 we are planning Europe trip from Australia as well. Hope you enjoyed your trip.
مرحبا في مصري
مرحبا مليون مبروك يا غالي الله
I’ve been traveling to Europe nearly every year since 1994, and I find this lady’s videos really well researched and presented. She has great material.
Ooh, Europe! We’ve got the perfect SIM for your trip-let's make sure you stay connected so you can post those epic views! 😎📸
Ooh, Europe! We’ve got the perfect SIM for your trip-let's make sure you stay connected so you can post those epic views! 😎📸
lots of good information, and no background 'music' yay. 🙂 I just looked at your website. Congrats that is beautifully organised and the images are stellar.
Related to 13:58 , when weighing train vs. plane travel, consider the time spent getting to and waiting at the airport. For flights the standard advice is to arrive 2 hours before takeoff, but for trains 30 minutes is plenty and 15 is doable. For shorter trips between well-connected places, say Frankfurt-Berlin or London-Lyon, you may not save much time at all.
Also bear in mind that small regional airlines like EasyJet and AirLingus usually operate smaller planes. That often means smaller luggage allowances, and if your carryon bag becomes a checked bag, that’s another fee.
It’s true.
This is super helpful information! We filmed a series in Europe last year where we compared our experiences in cities based on whether we planned them, or just let it happen naturally. We've definitely learned over years of travelling that planning for basics is so helpful, but leaving plenty of room to let the location come to you is also key to enjoying it! :)
Man I am so glad I found your channel. I am planning a trip to Italy with my husband and girls and watching your videos and visiting your blog made the idea of planning less daunting! Thanks for sharing your travel wisdom with us! ❤
I just checked the ETIAS site, and launch is now scheduled for 2024.
Good to know!! I did include a little note in the video but recorded the clip before double checking haha.
Can I now go to Europe without an ETIAS? I'm US citizen.
@@steadylearner1Yes. You won't need one till next year.
Actually now it’s mid 2025
I leave for the UK in two weeks. Do I need the ETIAS? I live in the states
This is wonderful. I've been to EU a couple of times but I still learn a lot of cool stuff from you. You're so organized and covered a lot in 18min, concise and no fuzz. You speak fast but clear enough for someone like me - whose English is not my first lang.
Thank you Christina! Keep up the great work! :)
your channel is the best, you go step by step, information jam packed YET your speaking speed is good not too slow and not too fast! Straight to the point, with some short and fast wit/humour. So perfect! Thank you!
I’ve just discovered your channel while I was doing research for independent travel and I must say you’re so awesome!!! 🎉 I’ve literally spent hours getting caught up on your channel reading the Europe planning checklists to the 40+ one week itineraries! Thank you so much for the informative and interactive guides! They help so much!
5:50 Europeans usually use debit cards to pay so credit cards will not be accepted everywhere but if they are it will mostly be Visa and Mastercard, not Amex.
So would you recommend just bringing a bunch of cash instead?
@@mamabar6811 No, get a chipped Mastercard or Visa credit card and make sure it's approved for use abroad. If you need cash go to a local ATM (make sure it is an official one) to withdraw some local currency. Possibly there is a fee but it will be less than in one of those less than trustworthy "bureau de change"..
Your channel is the BEST!!
So many good tips👍🏼
This is one of the best TH-cam video I’ve watched about ‘what you need to know when traveling overseas’. Super helpful and very informative. The only issue I have is that you are speaking so fast. I had to do a couple of rewinds to fully grasp the information. I’m sure not many viewers have this issue. But for some of us older folks do. I hope you will take this into consideration.
Hi! In this, you started straight to the point which increases engagement in your video. Your first step, as you explained is, one of the most important in regards to how long you can stay and how often your ap’s sport will be needed. You move on to the second most important step which is how long you plan to stay. This order of presentation makes the viewers follow an organized way of planning their trip. You also provide nice websites for the audience to use. You included your own experience, showing credibility to the viewers.
The suggestion about pre-booking trains a week or more in advance is so worth it last July I was in London. I woke up one morning and I decided I am going to go to Paris for a few days and so I went toPancras station and I bought a ticket and it was $300 Canadian each way so spontaneous travel can be pricey.
Wow Christina, I have to say I love how you present your videos. You’re on point and very informative 👏👍
Thanks a bunch 🙏
So kind of you to say. Thank you!!! 🫶
I went to Rome, Italy for a week, and I was able to do most what I wanted.
Went to Venice/ 2nd largest aquarium / all the most popular attractions in rome.
This video is an absolute gem! My husband and I are planning to backpack Europe next year and all your videos have been so helpful. Thank you so much!
I hope you two enjoy it! 🙌🏾
I’m not even half way done with the video and this has already been so helpful! Thank you!!
So happy to hear that! Thanks for watching 🥰
This video was so thorough and organized!! Also I love your quirks throughout the video haha. Thanks again!! Leaving August 22 this year for six weeks and am SO excited!
Aw I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed the video!! I hope you have an amazing time on your trip!
Damn, I've travelled to Europe so many times now, and honestly didn't know so much of this info, thank you for this video! Super pumped for my next Europe trip!
Any additional suggestions? I'm trying to go for two weeks in January!
Very useful video. Thank you. I live in the UK. But plan to go to Auchwitz in 2024. This video came to me whilst researching booking things myself over a travel agent.
People tend to forget when comparing efficiency between flying and taking trains is the amount of time to get into that flight (ie checking in, airport queues, waiting in boarding gates). If the travel time between the two is only 2 hours or less, you might end up needing almost the same time to get to your destination. Not to mention the possible scenic views you get to enjoy during a train ride.
5:55 Amex won't be accept everywhere so I would to recommend to bring a Visa or Mastercard...
You are truly the best, I'm planning my first trip to Europe this year, I have seen your video about Paris, and wow, I'm really impressed, just helpful information, straight to the point, really the best minutes invested in a travel video in the whole TH-cam, most of them are just garbage.
I want share you with one more tip for your European travel! You can get discount on the ticket actually…
Brilliant! No spam and very concise! Love it. 😄
i've watched a few of your videos now. Amazing, subscribed. thank you for making simple straight forward videos
Thank you very much for the helpful tips! Your video is very easy to understand and clear about what the travellers need to know. I am excited for my jouney following your tips!
Ahh thanks so much for the lovely comment!! Safe travels 🥰
Outstanding presentation, perspectives and resources! New subscriber! Keep smiling!!
Wondeful video with lots of great advice!! One other point to go along with the differentiation between EU countries, Schengen Zone etc, is that not all countries in Europe use the Euro. Many use their own currency. Much of Europe is relatively 'cashless', but it is likely that you will still need a little local currency for small purchases and restrooms.
Oh yes great point! Forgot to mention that in this video haha. You’re right though - cash is definitely always a good idea. Been caught out a few times when the public toilets were cash only and it’s the worst feeling!
Starting to plan my first trip to Europe for next summer thanks for your advice
What an incredible video, the most helpful so far! Thank you!
Great pointers. Clearly you’re quite cluey about travel. Personally I like Airbnbs. Taking only one small bag a washing machine is a nice convenience. Also, with my narrow food choices, a kitchen is important. Found some great, affordable accommodation in Poland for the start of July. 👏
This was by far the most informative video I’ve seen. Thank you so much
Love the tip about starring on Google maps!
It’s such a game changer!! Hope you put it to good use on future trips :)
What a great channel! You are so informative and very good at organizing the information. Many blessings! Thank you for all the information
GREAT overview video - just what I was looking for to get a few more “current” tips before our planning begins!
Agreed! This video is really helpful!Btw there is a great discount on UK train tickets now.Enjoy your days🥰
Your videos are so helpful!
I’m so glad you’ve found them helpful. Thanks so much for watching! :)
Wow this video hit all the points that I was looking for. Thanks so much, you are truly good at this! 🎉🙏
It really is a great video!Btw there is a great discount on UK train tickets now.Enjoy your days😝
Thanks Christina. Lots of great tips here 😊
Thanks for watching, Sara!! Hope you enjoyed it 🥰
was planning my spain, portugal and germany trip and thank god i came across ur video because i had no idea about the eitas
Wow, that’s really nice trip routine! But don’t forget to use the discount on the train tickets when traveling to the Europe!
great video thank u!!! I learned so much!!!!!
Thank you for sharing! I even found some discount when buying the train ticket. It’s always good to look out for deals that can make travel more affordable.
I am newly subscriber. I find your channel very helpful for people planning to travel to Europe. Which I am planning to do in the near future. Thanks 🙂
Best Europe travel videos. Hands down.
❤ your videos, visiting Germany this summer! love from another fellow Canadian 🇨🇦
Your videos are always informative!
Agreed!Btw there is a great discount on UK train tickets now.Enjoy your days🥰
While I have no idea how to plan for my Europe trip, you appears! Thank you!
Your video just popped up, liked and subscribed right away. We just returned couple of days ago from our three week Europe trip (Covered Vienna, Salzburg including Hallstatt and finally Munich) though we initially thought of two months multi country Europe trip (of course rather unplanned without any itinerary). But contrary to our expectations it became too time consuming and challenging planning next destination, train tickets and hotel bookings, then had no choice but had to end our trip rather abruptly disappointed and dejected. But after watching your video realized we can not really travel so many places in one shot, may be one or two countries at the most. From Munich we tried every where nearby though the train accommodation available within Germany, but out of Germany for example we tried for Marseille France, there were a minimum of 4 train transfers from Munich and first two trains were ok as seat reservation not mandatory (especially in German trains) but once we get into TGV trains, no seat reservation available, we purchased the Global multi country Euro Rail pass, but had to cancel and loose $200 (15 % cancellation fee luckily did not activate the pass). One thing realized from your video even travel experts like you always plan the itinerary well ahead, I did research and never did make too many bookings in advance purposefully as I thought it will lock you down to number of days in each destination, I wanted to be flexible on our stay. Now realized you can not plan dynamically and can not have a flex itinerary especially in Europe that too in the peak summer. Thought of sharing our experience honestly. Any comments from you and other travel experts are welcome. Having joined your channel fresh, I might be posting more questions and comments. Cheers 👍
Hi! Thanks for sharing your experience and for your subscribing. Sorry to hear your experience wasn’t the best this time around, but you live and you learn :) I’m definitely a big planner, so I’m a huge advocate for booking things well in advance to avoid disappointment. Hope you have a smoother trip the next time around!
@@HappytoWander Hope so. Thank you 👍
We have taken sever trips to Europe, China, Africa, South America and we use a travel company (Gate1) after sever trips on our own to these places we discovered Gate1 and even including air we could travel with them for less money than we could on our own dime. This might work for every one but staying in fine hotels, eating well and having guides and ease of travel worked for us.
This is a really useful video.Thanks for Sharing👍
You’re very welcome!! Thanks for watching!
Your travel advice is so valuable and practical! Just a quick question, have you had a chance to check out the new V4 of the Bento Bag from Nomad Lane? It's gaining quite a reputation among travelers, and it might be a perfect fit for your travel tips.
Wow, this is such an informative video. Thanks. So many great ideas and tips… wow 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you so much for putting such important info together!! It really helps a lot as now i am planning my solo trip!
wow awesome video!!!! so helpful thank you!
GREAT overview video. Thank you!
I found that when you're traveling inside of the "Schengen zone" to countries in Eastern Europe (such as Poland) "do not assume" that they're open if travelling by car. German border patrol agents will randomly search vehicles and will check passports!! Really enjoy your videos and thanks for all the information!!!
Good to know! I’ve actually never been to Poland (despite living in Germany for so long). Definitely still on my list :)
@@HappytoWander Go to Boleslawiec!! Great Polish Pottery shopping there!!
So? Nothing to worry about unless you're snuggling something illegal.
Amazing tips, thank you so much! I now have less anxiety about booking it 😂
Thank you for simplifying the process of planning a trip to Europe in such a comprehensive and informative manner! Your step-by-step guide, from understanding the Schengen Zone to visa requirements and travel tips, is incredibly helpful for first-time travelers like myself. I appreciate the clear explanations and practical advice you've shared. Can't wait to implement these tips for my dream trip to Europe. Keep up the excellent work! #EuropeTravel #TravelTips"
Thank you so much! This video was very helpful ❤
great advice, i'll definitely try this out!
Great information! Thank you!
Your content is amazing..🌹..very informative.
Thank you I’m following your videos !! So very helpful!!❤️
So happy I found your channel. Great tips for Europe.🙏🏽😊
Great content! I plan to travel to London and Paris 2025. 4day trip from the US.
Those 2 cities in 4 days ? That is crazy. You need at least 4 days to visit each city. And you will lose a day travelling between those cities.
Very good presentation!❤
Great tips! 🛫💙🧳
Great step by step video!!
Thanks so much for watching! Glad you found it helpful 🥰
I'm so happy I found this video! We are planning to go to Amsterdam on 2025 but are trying to sort out where else to go
Please include a detailed video on using the rail system
Omg I love your videos this is exactly how my mind works 😂
This video is amazing! It's exactly what I need right now👍Btw there is a great discount on UK train tickets now.I feel very lucky❤
I also found 5%off on trainpal!
My son and I want to go to Europe in June or July of 2025. We would love to go for at least 1-2 weeks. Do you have any recommendations for that time frame?
Thank you for this! Very helpful! 😃
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it :)
This is so helpful❤
I have been dreaming of going to Europe have been to Italy, Greece,Israel and Jordan all with a group I'm a introvert so it was a little awkward for me but I was to afraid to go alone. I have so many countries I want to explore like Prague, Budapest, Vienna, Paris, London and many more will have to go alone I actually prefer to just very nervous about language barriers,getting lost and just afraid trying to work up the nerve to just go great tips always helpful.
You can do it! Travelling alone is definitely scary at first but the freedom is unmatched and you learn so much :)
Oh you're too scared to travel you don't see anything. That's your choice.
@@HappytoWander yes Im doing it to Croatia
Thank you so very much for all your information!!!
I agree with your on Airbnb prices are too much and became more expensive than the hotels
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For me maybe it's old school I take a lonely planet book and check in Google what I would like to see.
By the way your video on Munich crismars market help me for my last trip
Thank you for this super detailed video
Dear Chistina. I hope you are well and all the best for 2025. I watched your video on planning a trip to Europe in 2024 and it really helped me so much. Thank you. I am now taking some family members with me to Europe in 2025 and the travelling is a bit more complex than I am experienced for. Is it at all possible to speak to you/ email you to ask for your help/advice on the flights/trains and the best options? Your urgent help would be highly appreciated. Kind Regards Fiona
Hi, can you please advise if you know anyone can take us around for one day trip in Rome?
I’m traveling 5 days to London, 12 days on Mediterranean cruise (Spain, Italy) 5 days in Rome. What do you recommend for currency to buys things, restaurants, markets, etc. ( use credit cards or obtain pounds and euros back home). Do use Local ATMs to get Euros & pounds? Where do you do laundry in London and Rome?
What cities are good to visit in Europe in November before the holiday season?
great video. Do y'all feel as though mesh laundry bags are better than packing cubes?
Hi I am from Windsor Ontario Canada. You never mentioned a host or guides please give suggestions for this thanks
indeed a good video
I am planning a Europe trip this year 2024. It is too stressful to plan where to arrived first and so on.
Great videos! Thanks!!
You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching 🥰
Hi Christina, This was perfect timing. My husband and I are going to Europe for a month this summer. My dilemma right now is booking our flight. I get more reward points if I book through my credit card’s travel portal, but…I can’t choose different class fares for the inbound and outbound flights, business class isn’t an option through the portal and I can’t pick our seats. I was told if I booked through the portal, I could use my confirmation number to contact the airline directly to pick our seats and check on upgrading to business for the flight over and choosing more economical seats for the flight back. I’m not sure the extra points are worth it. I really want to see a seat map and pick our seats. Any advise would be much appreciated. I’m going to check out some of your other videos. 😊😊 Happy Travels!
Hey Rhonda! This sounds like a complicated and unique case so I can’t say I have much experience dealing with it but at the end of the day, time is money too so if you feel like you would save a lot of time just booking elsewhere then I would just do that! Points are supposed to make our lives easier, not harder haha. Best of luck with whatever you decide!
Thank you so much for responding. What is your opinion for seat/class fares? My husband and I flew to London last year for a month long stay in Europe (our son lives in England for his job) and I just chose the cheapest flights. Our flight over on British Airways was great. I did have to pay to choose our seats, but I chose a very back row with only 2 seats-it was awesome not to be squeezed between a 3rd person. The flight back was the most miserable I have ever been on in my entire life. It was an emergency change flight, due to a death in the family-it was on AA and we had to take the seats we could get in order to get home ASAP, but the seats were the most compact I think we have ever had on any airline, including budget airlines like Ryan or Easy Jet. Having had that experience it’s made us much more “snobbish” about seating. My husband is 58 and I’m 56. We are both in excellent health and average weights, but at this point in our lives we do want some comforts. Any advice on choosing seats? We’d also like to fly into one location and out of another, but that doesn’t seem the most economical. I’m sorry to keep asking questions, but also so appreciative of all the information you and other people on TH-cam provide. It’s a wealth of knowledge-you guys are my “go tos” when I need to learn. Thank you again! ✈️🗼🧳❤❤
Hi i love your videos! I’m a first time traveler to Europe by myself! I’m going to plan my trip, however I would also like to get to know some trustworthy tours. Do you have any recommendation?
GREAT TIPS THANK YOU
Welcome! Thanks for watching!
Do the buses or trains have bathrooms on them? Thanks!
Fellow Canadian here. I’ve just discovered your channel and I’ve been binging your videos ever since. You do a fantastic job! I’m looking for a long travel itinerary for a couple of retired Gen X’ers. I’m thinking Montreal to Ireland. One month in Ireland and then I don’t know what our best bet is to travel Europe from there. Portugal? If you have any advice or if you’ve made a video already on long travel that I haven’t found yet, please let me know. Keep it up 😊, your videos are great!
Hi
What is the best and fastest way to get from FCO airport to Milan hotel ?
Hi! Christina
We are planning to go Europe in Feb 2024
We plan to go North Europe for 10days
Pls advice recommendations places
Hello I love your videos very informative and detailed I would like to ask do you have information on good expat health insurance & travel insurance companies. My daughter & I will be traveling Europe in 2024 we are preparing for this as best we can.
Very useful
So happy you thought so! Thanks for watching :)