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

Sweden · Things to do Swedish Lapland in Winter Swedish Lapland is the northernmost part of Sweden, above the Arctic Circle. Read guide Spain · Health and safety Pickpocket Safety in Barcelona Pickpocketing is a persistent problem in Barcelona, especially on busy tourist streets, on the metro, and at crowded sites. Read guide Spain · Things to do Meal Times in Spain and the Menú del Día Spaniards eat their main meal in the early afternoon and dinner late in the evening. Read guide Sweden · Itineraries Sweden Itinerary for 10 Days Ten days covers Stockholm and one other region, either the south or the Arctic north, but not both. Read guide Sweden · Getting around Getting Around Sweden Sweden's main cities are far apart. Stockholm and Gothenburg are about 397 km apart, and Malmö is at the southern tip. Read guide Sweden · When to go Best Time to Visit Sweden Sweden runs from Skåne in the south to Lapland, above the Arctic Circle, so the best month depends on what you want: long daylight, mountain hut access, northern lights, or lower prices. Read guide Spain · Itineraries Day Trips from Seville Seville works well as a base for day trips, since several major Andalusian towns are one or two hours away by train or bus. Read guide Sweden · Money and costs Paying by Card and Cash in Sweden Sweden is a card and phone-app country, but cash has not disappeared. Read guide Spain · Where to stay Where to Stay in Barcelona For a first visit to Barcelona, stay in Eixample. This 19th-century grid of wide streets lies north of the old city, has a metro station every few blocks, and puts Gaudí's buildings within walking distance. Read guide Spain · Itineraries Day Trips from Madrid to Toledo, Segovia, El Escorial and Aranjuez Toledo, Segovia, El Escorial, and Aranjuez are the four easiest day trips from Madrid, each reachable by train or bus in about one to two hours. Read guide Spain · Things to do How to Visit the Sagrada Família The Sagrada Família is Antoni Gaudí's basilica in Barcelona, and construction is still ongoing. Read guide Spain · Food and drink Is Tap Water Safe to Drink in Spain For most travelers, tap water in Spain is safe to drink. Municipal supplies must meet national quality limits set by decree, and the regional data that exists shows most samples meet them. Read guide