As an European I would suggest another packing tip. Just bring some nicer clothes as well, because most of Europeans love to dress up to their dinner or night out. Believe me - you don't want to go out in you walking shoes or hiking shorts to a nice dinner, you will just feel out of place. And even more - in the larger cities you won't feel comfortable, because everybody dresses up daily. Unless you want to look like a tourist. :)
I’ve been binge-watching all your awesome videos to get prepared for my Europe trip next summer. So much great info in very accessible format! Thank you!!! You’re amazing!
Country specific videos would be awesome. Also train/bus travel. I will be travelling to Germany next year.
Yes! Train travel guide please! Thank you!!! You’re videos are very helpful.
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Just starting to plan our trip and your videos are amazingly informative without a lot of extra content. Thank you !
This is an incredibly helpful video, and seriously eased my anxieties about my upcoming trip. Thank you!!!!
Kind of good recommendations. Only very few points that might be improved 😀 For example 3/101 is partially correct, but during main school vacations more people are leaving many major tourist cities than getting visitors; my preferred month for visiting Paris for example is August (not 2024 due to Olympics). 15/101 is correct on not renting a car - but the "vignette" for motorways is only a minor of the possible problems. And the vignette is not necessarily automatically checked, nor is there an automatic scan at a border for such a vignette. Quite a number of interesting places have no car access or do not allow cars that have not special authorisation. Parking can be limited and is often expensive. Road information (for road signs) is usually in local language only. 65/101 might be worth to mention that "local" cuisine is seldom "national" but regional. Go where possible for regional food specialties (as mentioned in 75 at leat a little bit). 66/101 does not work everywhere, many hotels offer better breakfast at lower prices than a traveler can get, especially if not familiar with a place. Many places in Europe simply have no local bakery any more. Often enough I get a hotel breakfast that is sufficient for skipping lunch. 83/101 VAT is not that simple, a customs export confirmation is always required first, procedure depends on country, the VAT is refunded by the seller (in fact its a tax exemption for exports) often but not always done by some specialised offices. Products may not be used before export procedure is completed.
Also check out the individual celebration days of each country and be aware that shops/ museums/ attractions might be closed during those time periods. I used to work at a hotel and people tend to get very angry about things like independence day or Midsummer celebration :D
Leaving for Greece and Italy the day after tomorrow and this has been the MOST video I’ve watched.
Love this! 🤩I made a video specifically about what to know before visiting Italy because there are small things us Americans aren’t aware of that can ruin your trip! Thank you for sharing! 💖
Nice video. Train videos for Germany and Switzerland and Italy would be great!
Yes! Please! I would love some videos about the train systems in Italy, France, Spain and Portugal.Thank you! Your channel is fantastic!
The Schwab debit card has zero foreign transaction fees. I made the mistake of forgetting that the UK has different currency and outlets when I stopped through on a layover after visiting other European countries. The tip about scaffolding is true. On that same stop through London I went out to the Parliament Building to find Big Ben completely covered by scaffolding.
Hey, Christina (?) Started watching your channel today. I've traveled to Europe, Latin America and the Pacific Rim countless times in my 35 year career. I must say, even at your younger age (I'm 65), you are spot on. Watching your 101 tips,, I was going Yup, yup, yup... You started going into newer areas with Apps, Websites, different technical tools, but I kept up. I was the paper ticket, calls to a travel agent and an AT&T calling card guy. Nonetheless, yourtravel your tips are excellent! Best Regards from Texas.👍
Great video! Love your pacing! Lots of information in a short amount of time!
You are NOT lying about that construction on old things. For me it was Amsterdam Centraal. Broke my heart 😂
Your videos are so helpful! I’ve been to Europe a couple of times but these tips will make my trips even better! Thank you for all the information you share with us ❤
About scaffolding…. Experienced that when I visited Zagreb last summer. Recovering from the earthquake, Zagreb Cathedral was closed and was undergoing renovations. But I made do.
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