Travel Tips
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5 Tips for Traveling to Europe
1. Plan a Realistic Budget. You will want to spend a substantial amount of money because there is so much to see, eat, drink, and experience. We recommend adding maybe €200 to your budget to account for the things that might come up that you simply won’t want to miss! 2. Don’t Expect Everyone to Speak English. While the majority of Europeans do speak English, it’s ignorant to assume they would. There are many Europeans who don’t, or who might speak limited English. It’s always a great travel practice to learn key phrases of any country you visit. They really appreciate the effort! 3. Respect Other Cultures. You are traveling…
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How to Make the Most of Long Layovers
Often it’s most convenient to get direct flights from one location to another, but it’s not always possible or the best economical decision. If you book flights with long layovers, you’re likely to pay less for your ticket because your total travel time is longer. Before our most recent trip, a long layover sounded terrible, but we wanted to see if we could make it work for us in a way that would enhance our trip, not put a kink it. 1. Location, location, location Research flights to your destination and be sure to check out the location options of your long layover. We opted for two long layovers- one…
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How to Pack for 2 weeks in ONE carry-on bag
This post contains affiliate links. I can earn commission on the links at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. First things first, you are packing for 2 weeks not 2 months, so accept that you won’t need to bring everything in your closet. Remember you are trying to limit your baggage to ONE carry-on. What are the benefits of only using a carry-on? Less luggage to carry and store & no extra baggage fees on airlines. Trust us, while you’re favorite airline may allow you to have one checked bag and one carry-on bag for free, the smaller European flights you may…
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How to Save Money on Travel
Credit Cards with SkyMiles Rewards or Points for Travel Credit cards are a great way to earn travel rewards. We use the American Express SkyMiles cards. Each time we use our cards we earn Delta SkyMiles. You can also refer a friend to the American Express SkyMiles card and earn SkyMiles fast! Another great option is the Chase Sapphire Preferred. This card allows you to rack up points to spend on travel, lodging, and more! Hostels Find great hostels here. Hostels are a great way to meet new people while you travel. There are room options when getting a hostel, so if you’re group is large enough you may get a…
