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

Portugal · Food and drink Port Wine Cellar Visits in Vila Nova de Gaia Port is a sweet, fortified wine from the Douro Valley in northern Portugal. Read guide Italy · Food and drink How to Order Coffee in Italy Ordering coffee in Italy comes down to three choices: what you ask for, whether you stand at the counter or sit down, and when you pay. Read guide Italy · Food and drink Is Tap Water Safe to Drink in Italy? For most travelers, tap water in Italy is safe to drink. Italian law sets binding limits for "water intended for human consumption," the legal term for drinking water,... 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 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