Europe
Travel guides for Europe — Italy, Greece, Switzerland, France, Spain, Portugal, Iceland, and more.
CompareRome vs Venice: Which Italian City Should You Visit First?Pick Rome if you have 4 or more days and want the biggest dose of ancient history, art and food in Italy;…
Is it safe?Is Rome Safe? An Honest Guide for American TravelersYes, Rome is safe for most visitors: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2 of 4 (“exercise increased caution”), and…
Is it safe?Is Milan Safe? Honest Answer for American TravelersYes, Milan is safe for most visitors: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2 (exercise increased caution, due to terrorism),…
Day tripsBest Day Trips from Zurich by Train, With Real FaresThe best day trips from Zurich are Lucerne (44 to 50 minutes on a direct SBB train, USD 33 (CHF 27) one…
CompareRome vs Milan: Which Italian City Should You Visit?Rome beats Milan for most first-time visitors with 3 or more days, because the Colosseum, the Vatican and the ancient center are…
ComparePrague or Vienna: Which City Wins for Your Trip?Prague wins for most first-time visitors and anyone watching costs, because a pint runs about USD 2.30–3.50 there versus USD 4.50–8 in…
Day tripsThe Best Day Trips from Venice by Train and BoatThe 5 best day trips from Venice are the lagoon islands of Murano and Burano, Padua, Verona, Treviso and Vicenza, and every…
ComparePrague or Budapest: Which City Should You Visit First?Pick Prague for a first 3-day trip and Budapest if you have 4 days or more and want thermal baths: Prague’s compact…
Is it safe?Is Sicily Safe? An Honest Guide for American TravelersYes, Sicily is safe for most visitors: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2 of 4 (exercise increased caution, because…
Is it safe?Is Barcelona Safe? An Honest Answer for American TravelersYes, Barcelona is safe for most visitors: the US State Department rates Spain at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) in its advisory…
CompareVenice or Milan: Which Italian City Should You Pick?Pick Venice if you have 1 or 2 days and want the Italy you’ll remember for decades; pick Milan if you want…
Is it safe?Is Prague Safe? An Honest Guide to Scams, Areas and Night SafetyYes, Prague is safe for most visitors: the US State Department rates Czechia at Level 1 of 4 (“Exercise Normal Precautions”), last…