Hi, We are staying in Tremezzo for 5 days, but have 6 days prior to this to stay somewhere else around the lake. We have a car and will be travelling from Milan Bergamo airport so have flexibility. Were thinking of Como town, but wondered if anyone had any other suggestions that would be worth staying at? thank you x CC Read More

We have booked our first trip to Europe this summer. We are so excited. It will be my wife and I with our 14 and 17 year old daughters. I have booked my flights and airbnb/VRBO's already so our trip outline is set. This message board seems to have quite a bit of helpful people with experience traveling to these areas, so I thought I would share ou... Read More

Hi, I am planning a trip for mid March ( i.e., in about two weeks) to Southern Spain and would really appreciate your input. This trip just became real now, so there’s a lot of work to do to put it together in a short period of time. we will already be in Europe before we get to Spain,and are thinking of the following itinerary Day 1 - arrive S... Read More

My husband and I will have a two day layover in Frankfurt at the end of a trip and are wondering if anyone here can recommend somewhere they have enjoyed visiting nearby that would be easily travelled to by train. We will have already visited Frankfurt and Bacharach at the beginning of our trip. Thank you! Read More

Hey everyone, I'm planning to go to Europe this year for an extended period of time. Thinking around 4.5 months, from early August to mid December (which, yes, might not be ideal, but it's the soonest I can go for various reasons). I'm 21, graduating university in a couple months, and I work full time (remotely due to COVID-19, this trip depends... Read More

So I'm wondering what would be the best option for data when i get to Europe. Should i buy a sim card for my phone? A mobile router device that i can carry around and connect to? I've done the former in a few asian countries, the latter in japan. Of course i could forgo mobile data altogether and just wait until I'm in wifi spots. I just don't know... Read More

We plan on visiting California for a 10 day vacation in mid May. Do you have to have a pre test for flying domestic into LAX or any International Airport in California? I heard you may have to pre test for certain airports even if you fly domestic. We are fully vaccinated. This will be our first time flying since Covid. Thanks in advance. Read More

Amazingly, we have decided to visit these two cities in April of this year. Used up a bunch of lingering e-credit with Delta and staying for a total of nine nights. Have opera tickets in both cities as well as hotel reservations. Usually we simply eat in places that look inviting (breakfasts will be in the hotels) and it has been a long while sinc... Read More

[h2]Hello, my husband and I are traveling to France in Sept. I’m looking for advice for 3 full days in the Dordogne area. We have a car and will be traveling from St. Emilion area (Puisseguin) early Sat. Sept. 24th and staying in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle area. Tues. Sept 27th driving to Toulouse Airport.[/h2][h2]Read More

Hi! Is that budget enough for 6 weeks? all the planes, connecting flights to another country in Europe and place to stay in are all paid already. I really save that money for 2 years, because I really want to go Europe. here are the list of countries that I'm going to visit in Europe this summer (June to July): Austria- 7 days ( 2 days in Vienna,... Read More

We will be in Florence for a few days at the end of April/beginning of May. We were contemplating a day trip to Pisa + Cinque Terre. We will be renting a car for at least one day for our trip to Montepulciano and Pienza, so am wondering if we should keep the car an extra day for this day trip. This might also work well by having a car for an extra... Read More

Hello all, I've found some threads from 2020 about T Mobile but thought I would ask for some more recent feedback. I am considering switching to T Mobile to get an iPhone upgrade and have international service without having to get a French SIM which I've done before. I will be going for three months in September of this year. I have a few quest... Read More

Hello/Salut/Ciao/Hej - I am planning my first trip to Europe from the US. Needless to say, not feasible yet due to pandemic, but I wanted to begin planning for when the pandemic restrictions subside and my fear of contracting COVID via flying has been statistically calmed. That being said, here is my rough plan (albeit most likely not feasible, bu... Read More

Should My husband and I take a professional tour of the windmills outside of Amsterdam or is it easy to take public transportation and do this on your own as a self guided tour? Read More

I will be celebrating a milestone birthday this December in Paris (December 27th) and would like to experience a tasting menu at a Michelin starred (3 or 2 star) restaurant. I've read LOTS of reviews, "Top 5 or 10" lists and honestly, I'm overwhelmed. I have already eaten at Arpège and Le Meurice (both amazing and experiences I never forget). I lov... Read More

I'm beginning to plan for Sicily, I want to catch the train from Milan and go across on the ferry. I have a month to spare. While in Sicily I would like to do a beach resort stay, some interior towns - with no car so busses, as well as all the must see places, all by train or bus. I'd love to include a ferry to somewhere. I'll be alone and a nervou... Read More

Hi everyone, I searched the forums and the last discussion of this topic was about 12 years old, so wanted to ask again because I still had some questions. My family of four is traveling to London in May. We're staying in Kensington, then renting a car and driving to Tenterden. We've been told it would be smart to take a train from Victoria S... Read More

I am going to Andalucia with my 15 year old son during spring break. We are very excited! I have a total of 7 full days in Andalucia, and want to maximize it while not being totally wiped out. I have a few specific questions, Please indulge me. FYI, I am into photography. My 15 year old is really up for whatever. We are not huge museum people, but... Read More

We have had 7 trips to Europe and are planning our first trip to Provence & the French Riviera in late May through early June. We are in our mid 60's and in pretty good health. Our interests are driving through beautiful country sides, beautiful villages and good food. We enjoy easy walks and some museums. I am very interested in French antiques an... Read More

In Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro and Slovenia, what would you suggest for a small gift for a farm stay and/or home dinner. Prefer small, packable, non-breakable, consumable or usable. Jam? Honey? Candy? Hand-made specialty soaps? Suggestions? Thank you. Read More

I must be getting old, because I am confused about when is the best time to purchase train tickets from London's King Cross to York in May. I have been looking at The Man In Seat 61's website, and it looks like I should use either [url]www.tfwrail.wales[/url] or [url]www.thetrainline.com[/url]. We are looking to purchase four 1st class tickets,... Read More

Trying to plan the pandemic-delayed trip to Portugal, my first time there. Best fares seem to be in and out of Lisbon, meaning that I will have to back track to Lisbon the final night before flying back. So far I have: 3 nights Lisbon 2 nights Cascais/Sintra (rent a car in Lisbon, drive to Cascais/Sintra) 4 nights Algarve (drive from Cascais/S... Read More

I'd appreciate any advice on my itinerary for a trip round the Peloponnese this spring. I studied Classics and have been to all these sites several times before but this will be my husband's first tour of mainland Greece. I'm finding it hard to edit and, although my husband is keen, I don't want to wear him out with endless piles of obscure rubble... Read More

Any recommendations on these two companies? I've used AutoEurope a few times with great results so I'm inclined to go with them. However, Malagacar.com has much better rates for the size vehicle we need. I've never heard of them before so I'm hoping someone here has some experience with them. The trip is next week so I'm a bit last minute with the... Read More

Probably not, especially if you are a foreigner and not an Austrian and you consider a spare wheel to be part of the mandatory car equipment, which in Austria is not. Here is what happened to us. We have rented the car from TAFRENT GmbH company (www[dot]tafrent[dot]com) in Villach. We have paid the insurance (KASKO) and the insurance to travel a... Read More