Practical travel tips for every step of the adventure
Practical travel tips for every step of the adventure: from that first wild idea (‘What if we went to Portugal next month?’), through the endless planning stage (a.k.a. falling down Google rabbit holes), to actually making the trip happen — and finally, the heroic return home, complete with too many souvenirs and not enough clean socks.
Passports and Visas
Whether you’re arriving from outside Europe or already living here, paperwork has a sneaky way of finding you. Luckily, we’ve got the survival guide you need.
Packing
So you’re getting ready for a trip? Congratulations — and welcome to the wonderful world of packing anxiety.
Travel Insurance – get it!
Why You Need Travel Insurance in Europe. Just get it.
Electrical devices
Can I use my electrical devices in Europe? Do I need an adapter?
Medical emergencies
They happen sometimes. But don’t worry – you will be taken care.
Travel safely
Before you jet off, here’s your crash course in staying safe on the road.
Language barrier?
Lost in Translation? Not Quite. A Traveler’s Guide to English in Europe
Cash, cards, phone? Guide to paying
This guide breaks down how to pay like a local.
Cheap flights
Flights can be really cheap in Europe.
If you know how to find them.
Using mobile internet abroad
Access the Internet wherever you want, without paying too much.
Blog posts with practical advice
- Smartphone Superpowers: The Best Travel Apps for Modern Explorers
- Solo Female Travel in Europe: Destinations, Safety & Sanity-Saving Tips
- Italy’s Railway Network: Big, Bold, and Beautiful
- How to Use the London Tube Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Oyster Card)
- UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
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