Europe
Old cities, mountain railways, island ferries and long summer evenings, with practical guides for planning each country.
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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
Country guides
Countries in Europe
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Itineraries: Europe
Iceland · Itineraries
Planning the Golden Circle Route in Iceland
The Golden Circle is a loop of roads east of Reykjavík, Iceland's capital, that links three sights: Þingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area, and the Gullfoss waterfall.
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Italy · Itineraries
Day Trips from Florence to Siena, Pisa, and Lucca
Florence makes a good base for day trips, since regional trains and intercity buses leave its central stations for nearby towns.
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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.
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Spain · Itineraries
Spain Itinerary for 10 Days
A ten-day trip to Spain works best with three bases linked by high-speed trains: Barcelona, Madrid, and Seville.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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