Europe

When to go Seasons, weather, festivals and crowds, month by month. 10 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

Italy · Things to do How to Visit the Colosseum The Colosseum is an ancient amphitheater in central Rome. The Parco archeologico del Colosseo, the state archaeological park, manages it along with the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill next door. Read guide Italy · Things to do How Much to Tip in Italy Italy does not expect the tip that many American travelers are used to leaving. Read guide Italy · Things to do How to Visit the Vatican Museums The Vatican Museums are a set of galleries inside Vatican City, the independent state within Rome. Read guide Italy · Getting around Getting From Rome Fiumicino Airport to the City Center Rome's Fiumicino Airport connects to the city in four ways. Two are trains, the Leonardo Express and the FL1 regional train. Read guide Sweden · Money and costs Tipping in Sweden Tipping in Sweden is voluntary. The local word is dricks, and no law or wage rule requires it. Read guide Italy · Food and drink Coperto and Servizio on an Italian Restaurant Bill Italian restaurant bills often include two charges that visitors don't expect: coperto and servizio. Read guide Italy · Entry and visas Italy Entry Requirements for US Travelers US citizens visiting Italy as tourists for up to 90 days do not need a visa. Read guide Sweden · Practicalities Power Plugs and Voltage in Sweden for US Travelers Sweden's mains power differs from the US in voltage and runs at 50 hertz. Read guide Sweden · Getting around Stockholm to Gothenburg by Train The train is the most direct way to travel between Stockholm and Gothenburg, about 397 km apart. Read guide Sweden · Getting around Visiting the Stockholm Archipelago by Ferry The Stockholm archipelago is a scatter of islands in the Baltic Sea off the capital, and most independent travelers reach them by ferry. Read guide Sweden · Itineraries Day Trips from Stockholm to Uppsala, Sigtuna, and Vaxholm Most day trips from Stockholm leave the city center by train, bus, or boat. Read guide Sweden · Things to do Buying Alcohol in Sweden Alcohol in Sweden is sold through two channels with different rules. Read guide