How To Travel Sustainably in Europe: Inspiring Tips From Carolyn S. Boyce of Eco Wander Woman How to travel sustainably in Europe is a topic close to my heart. And I couldn’t think of a better person to share insights on it than my friend Carolyn S. Boyce of Eco Wander Woman. Carolyn and I…
Why the Wonderful Oltrarno Is the Best Neighborhood in Florence The Oltrarno is one of the neighborhoods of Florence Italy. This neighborhood sits across the River Arno from the historic center where most of the sites are. But I would argue that the Oltrarno is the best neighborhood in Florence — for a short stay…
9 Great Tips For Attending an Event While Traveling In Europe Attending an event while traveling in Europe can be a reason why many folks go to Europe in the first place. Perhaps it’s to attend a music festival like Glastonbury or a cultural festival like the Running of the Bulls. It could be to…
7 Helpful Tips for Tipping in Europe Tipping in Europe is different from tipping in the US. As a travel advisor, I’ve been asked by many clients about this topic. Do I tip in restaurants? Should I tip my guide? What about housekeeping staff? Do I tip the taxi driver? It gets really confusing. So…
When Is The Best Time to Travel to Europe? One question I often hear from my travel clients is: “When is the best time to travel to Europe?” And it’s a great question. But there’s no one answer. I always say, “It depends.” I think you can go to Europe most any time depending on…
5 Tips to Manage Feelings of Overwhelm When Planning a Trip to Europe Planning a trip to Europe can be overwhelming. Where do you go? What do you do? How do you get around? I have a great post on figuring out WHERE to go in Europe as well as a podcast episode. So do…
