I hate to tell you, but there is no way that you can do all of that with a three day London itinerary. Planning for Three Days in London London is a huuuuuge city with far more to do than even the Rick Steves London list. You aren’t going to be able to see all of it with...
(The family who joined us on the boat were doing the same itinerary as us, but in the opposite direction…and told us they’d had rain and cold every single day.) Driving up the east coast — along the Eastfjords — we had to be choosy about where we pulled over to shoot the ...
We would not stay in hotels in both Milan and Como, just one or the other. So my question is, with 2 full days, is it better to stay in Como and possibly take a day trip to Milan or stay in Milan and possibly take a day trip to Como. And if we are considering alternate bases...
Two years ago, we were unable to check in or select seats in advance on a Westjet flight from London (after a flight to London from Venice). I tried calling to see why we couldn't check in or do anything, but was put on hold for hours and hours, and gave up. Anyway, I ended ...
Once in Europe, you can simply get tickets at the station (or on your phone), usually without much fuss, either on your day of travel or in advance (see mytips for buying tickets in European train stations). This is the best option if you'd prefer to keep your itinerary more spontane...
Bikes add flexibility to your itinerary and can greatly extend the reach of your trip. There's nothing so sweet as taking a train away from the rain and into a sunny place. Unless you love bike camping, it makes sense to stay in hostels, hotels, or B&Bs, since it frees you from lu...
Those of us who have traveled a lot tend do to have certain airports we like to avoid, such as London and Paris. When you book the itinerary, the airline gives you what they call a "legal connection time" -- meaning they expect it a reasonable amount of time to make the connection....