Europe

From island-hopping in Greece to navigating Copenhagen by bike, this hub pulls together everything I’ve learned about travelling Europe, the wins, the gotchas, and the routes I would take if I was travelling Europe tomorrow. Below you’ll find my latest guides as they’re published: weekend city breaks, coastal escapes, alpine hikes, cultural deep-dives and practical “how to” posts. If you’re planning your first trip, start with timing (summer crowds vs off-season quiet), entry rules (Schengen vs non-Schengen, 90-day limits), and how you’ll move around (trains are brilliant but book ahead; budget flights connect everything). Costs vary massively—Eastern Europe stretches budgets, Nordics don’t—so I add real numbers where possible and flag common tourist taxes and city fees. My aim is simple: help you stitch together days that actually flow, less faff, more “this is why we came”.

Europe planning basics in 60 seconds:

• When to go: shoulder seasons (April–May, Sept–Oct) = fewer crowds, decent weather; winter works for cities and Christmas markets.
• Getting around: trains are king (Interrail/Eurail passes if multi-country); budget airlines fill gaps; rent cars for rural regions.
• Money & safety: cards work almost everywhere; carry small cash for markets/cafés. Pickpockets in tourist spots—stay alert.
• Stays: book early for summer/festivals; cancellable rates save headaches; hostels/Airbnbs offer budget flex.