European travel tips

Summer travel season is upon us! Which means several of you will be making the hop across the pond. Currently, I have zero plans to visit Europe this summer (although, Spain is slowly making it’s way onto my radar), but...Read More

Make sure you read this post before your next European adventure!

Heading abroad? These 20 tips for traveling to Europe for the first time will get your prepared for your first trip. One of the most visited destinations...

If you want to be prepared, save money, be safe, and look and feel fabulous, then you're in the right place. Open to see the 13 items that every woman needs on their Europe packing list!

The ultimate travel checklist for those going on vacation or traveling longterm. 30 tips to make travel a whole lot easier. Don't make the mistake of not

In this post, I'm showing you the best way to travel through Europe. These are 19 tips and hacks I've learned over four backpacking trips.

Deputy Executive Editor Sarah Schlichter's idea of a perfect trip includes spotting exotic animals, hiking through pristine landscapes, exploring new neighborhoods on foot, and soaking up as much art as she can. She often attempts to recreate recipes from her international travels after she gets home (which has twice resulted in accidental kitchen fires—no humans or animals were harmed). Sarah joined the SmarterTravel team in 2017 after more than a decade at the helm of…

If you’re planning a big Eurotrip soon, you’ll be happy to hear that there’s no need to fly within Europe. The train system in Western Europe is so advanced, you can travel the entire continent

Want to take a trip to Europe? We show you how to spend 2 weeks in Europe with 3 possible routes, from finding hidden gems to travelling by train to see the must see destinations on your Europe Bucket List. With travel tips and ideas, as well as the best Europe hacks for first-time visitors, you can do the best things. There are definitely a lot of places to see in Europe during this 2 week Europe itinerary, whether you take the train or by road trip.

Thinking about visiting Europe but not sure where to go? If you are looking for the perfect Europe travel itinerary, you’re in luck! Here are 24 amazing one week Europe itinerary options.