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Retirement Paradise Living, Issue #001 -- European Travel Planner
December 31, 2014

European Travel Planner


Best Travel Times

The best time to travel in Europe is when there are less crowds and less heat. Travel to European countries in the summer means plenty of heat and sweaty tourists.

The best European travel times are in the shoulder season (Spring and Fall). There are less crowds and the temperature is cooler.


Ups and Downs of Winter Travel in Europe

Flights are cheaper and museums are empty during the winter months. It is also the rainy season and it gets dark earlier. Be aware that many activities are either closed or run on shorter hours. And although many outdoor sites in small towns are usually non-existent in the winter, big cities such as Rome and Paris maintain their party atmosphere even through the winter months.


Packing for European Travel

Packing light is essential for a stress-free travel experience. Heed this European travel tip. It is important to be mobile with your luggage if you want to experience the sights and sounds of Europe comfortably.

You will have a difficult time if you have to drag around heavy, unyielding suitcases.

Use small, carry-on bags with wheels and a good backpack.


Using Back Packs and Rucksacks

Convertible suitcases such as rucksacks are another great option for European travel. It can convert to the largest-sized bag you can carry onto an airplane. Padded straps can easily be inserted to turn your bag into a back pack.

Make sure you can handle the weight as you will be doing plenty of walking in Europe, especially if traveling by train. Using these simple European travel tips can streamline your overseas voyage.


Hotels and Passports

To enjoy different areas of Europe, pay a little extra for a central location. In the end, you will save not only time but money as well. Many times hotels will keep your passport for necessary paperwork. Not to worry. This is routine and a normal part of most hotel stays.


Guide Books

Good guide books are essential. The better guide books will even recommend memorable places to lay your head at night. With a good guide book, you can be your own travel guide. It will save you hundreds of dollars if not more. And you will be on your own timeline and not somebody else’s.


Best Travel Times

The best time to travel in Europe is when there are less crowds and less heat. Travel to European countries in the summer means plenty of heat and sweaty tourists.


In Conclusion

With these European Travel Tips, you will end up with more money in your pocket. And an opportunity to continue with your travels.

Remember that Europe is not just another continent; it is another world, with different customs and opportunities.

Travel with an open mind and you’ll have much more fun.

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