Europe

When to go Seasons, weather, festivals and crowds, month by month. 7 guides Entry and visas Passports, visas, travel authorizations and border rules. 9 guides Getting around Trains, buses, ferries, driving and airport transfers. 24 guides Money and costs Daily budgets, cards and cash, tipping and typical prices. 6 guides Practicalities Plugs, phones, eSIMs, time zones and what to pack. 4 guides Food and drink Dishes to try, how meals work and where to eat. 5 guides Culture and customs Etiquette, holidays, traditions and local history. 1 guide Health and safety Scams, safe areas, health care and emergencies. 1 guide Where to stay Neighborhoods and areas, and how to choose a base. 2 guides Nature and outdoors Parks, hikes, beaches, wildlife and the seasons for each. 4 guides Itineraries Routes and day-by-day plans for a few days or a few weeks. 7 guides Things to do Sights, museums, neighborhoods and day trips worth the time. 24 guides

France · When to go Best Time to Visit France For most travelers, spring (April to June) or early autumn (September to October) is the best time to visit France. Read guide Spain · Getting around Madrid Airport to the City Center Madrid-Barajas Airport has four passenger terminals: T1, T2, T3, and T4. Read guide Europe · Entry and visas How the Schengen 90/180-Day Rule Works If you are visiting Europe, the Schengen 90/180-day rule limits how long you can stay in the Schengen area, a group of European countries whose shared borders have no passport checks. Read guide Italy · Getting around 10 Days in Italy by Train A first trip to Italy fits into ten days if you limit the route to three cities: Rome, Florence, and Venice. Read guide Europe · Things to do How the Interrail Pass Works Interrail is a rail pass for train travel in Europe. It covers the fare on trains that accept it, but seat reservations cost a separate fee on many routes. Read guide Europe · Entry and visas The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) for Travelers The Entry/Exit System (EES) is an automated European Union database that records when non-EU travelers enter and leave the Schengen area, the group of European countries that have removed routine checks at their shared borders. Read guide Europe · Entry and visas ETIAS Travel Authorization for Visitors to Europe ETIAS, the European Travel Information and Authorisation System, is a pre-travel screening requirement for visitors from countries that do not currently need a visa for short stays in Europe. Read guide Andorra · Nature and outdoors Hiking in Andorra Andorra is a small mountain country of 468 square kilometers in the eastern Pyrenees, between France and Spain. Read guide Andorra · Entry and visas Customs Limits When Leaving Andorra Andorra sells tobacco, alcohol, perfume, and electronics without the taxes charged elsewhere in Europe, so many travelers leave with these goods. Read guide Iceland · Getting around Driving in Iceland in Winter Winter in Iceland means short days, icy roads that look dry, and closures that can start with little notice. Read guide Iceland · Culture and customs Swimming Pool Etiquette in Iceland Public pools, hot pots, and geothermal bathing spots are part of daily life in Iceland, and the rules are stricter than most visitors expect. Read guide Andorra · Nature and outdoors Skiing Grandvalira or Pal Arinsal in Andorra Andorra is a small mountain country between France and Spain. Read guide