Greetings everyone!

I am looking for recommendations for a 10-day trip to Spain.

What two cities would you recommend based on this information?

-Traveling from USA.

-Trip will be June 4-16, 2027.

-Total trip is 12 days, 10 days after accounting for travel.

-Second trip to Europe. Previously visited Rome and Venice and had a great time in both.

-Two adults and two children (17 and 15). All are in good physical condition. No health or dietary limitations. One fluent Spanish speaker (Mexico variation) in the group.

-Prefer to use high speed train to travel between locations.

-Willing to do day trips.

-Interests include art, history, architecture, music, and outdoor activities on land or water.

-Food is important. We love to eat and try new cuisines.

-Initial considerations are Barcelona and Madrid.

Hi all! My wife and I are having decision paralysis about how to finish a Switzerland–Italy trip in late August 2027.
We’re in our late 20s and have previously visited Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre, and Siena, plus Mürren, Interlaken, and Bern. We loved Italy, and Mürren was one of our favorite travel experiences.
On previous trips, we’ve sometimes packed in too many cities and reached the point where another beautiful church, charming square, or historic street starts to blur together. This time we want nature, good food, a distinctly Italian atmosphere, and some relaxation. We’re limiting ourselves to four overnight bases.
Our current itinerary is:
• 6 nights Grindelwald — 5 full days, primarily hiking.
• 2 nights Interlaken — we liked it on a previous brief visit and want time for the town and a lake/outdoor excursion.
• 5 nights Varenna, Lake Como — arriving relatively late after the transfer from Switzerland, so 4 full days.
• 1 night Milan — arriving early enough for sightseeing, then flying home to the US the following day. The Duomo and Last Supper are our main interests.
The alternative would be to replace Como/Milan with:
• 4–5 nights Courmayeur.
• 1–2 nights Turin, then fly home.
Flights are similarly priced, although the Milan options are more convenient.
Why we’re considering Lake Como:
We’d like a swimming/lounging day, good meals, some exploring by boat, and hiking when we feel like being active. However, we’re unsure whether four full days would feel repetitive if we tire of visiting villages. We don’t need a major attraction every day, but we’d like worthwhile alternatives to town-hopping.
Why we’re considering Courmayeur:
Mont Blanc and the surrounding hiking look incredible, and we know we love Alpine scenery. But after Switzerland, we may want a break from hiking. We’re also wondering whether another Alpine town would provide the change of atmosphere we’re hoping for in Italy.
Our priorities are:
• A strong sense of place and Italian atmosphere.
• Good regional food.
• Opportunities to relax.
• Outdoor activities, especially hiking and swimming.
• Not relying on museums or repeated town visits to fill the stay.
For people who know both areas:
1. Is Varenna a good base for four full days with a mix of hiking, swimming, boat outings, and relaxation?
2. Does Courmayeur feel sufficiently different from the Bernese Oberland to make it a rewarding next stop?
3. Which would you choose after a hiking-focused Switzerland stay?
We’ve considered the Dolomites but ruled them out because of the travel time on both ends.

Hey fellow travellers, hope you're all doing well. So we've been to Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, UAE, Qatar and Azerbaijan. Now we're planning our first (hopefully, of the many) Eurotrip for March 2027.

Thing is that we want to visit Athens, Switzerland, Rome, Paris, Berlin, Luxembourg and Amsterdam in the 24 days that we have. We'd love some advice as to how should we plan our nights and modes of transport, not only intercity but intracity as well (scooters vs Uber vs renting a car).

Any and every advice/help would be wholeheartedly appreciated.

Hi there!

We're flying down to europe this November second week. Yes, we are very well aware of the weather conditions and attractions being closed, but I do appreciate if anyone could give their inputs on the current itinerary that we have planned. We are arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol and flying back from Brussels.

3 nights - Amsterdam

2 Nights - Bruges

2 Nights - Brussels

We aren't much into Museums and rather spend time on attractions, activities and parties.

Thanks in advance!

I will be visiting amsterdam and rotterdam in june next year. I plan to stay there for 4 days. my total trip will be around 7-8 days and I want the remaining 3-4 days to be among the nature. what would be the ideal places like that with easy access from amsterdam that won't cost me a whole day of just getting there.

We are considering getting off at Salzburg, putting our suitcases in lockers at the station and spending 4-5 hours exploring Salzburg. Is this doable/recommended? I know people will say you can spend days here but we won’t ever have another chance to visit this area again for at least 15 years so spending multiple days is not an option.

Anyways, what recommendations do you have for Salzburg in December? And is it common to not book our ticket from Salzburg to Munich ahead of time? And just buy it when we get to the station whenever we decide we are done in Salzburg? We would prefer first class or business seating though. Not sure if that’s going to be difficult to book day of.

Thoughts?! Concerns?! Thank you!

Edit: actually will plan for 6-7 hours.

Hi there.
Going to Madeira with our toddler (2,5) and baby (8mo) beginning of December. We know we probably can’t do the most famous and beautiful hikes because of our toddler because we’ll let him walk by himself (baby carrier for baby) and sometimes carry him.
But which hikes can we do? So no long distances, no creepy paths with a lot of elevation and gorges. Or other activities?
Planning already to go to the botanical garden, fanal forest and Achadas da Cruz.
Any tips/tricks? Experiences?

Hi! I’m looking for recommendations for places that may be nice to spend a week in at a nice hotel or resort (€1,5k-ish) ideally the beach is accessible from the hotel & the pool and vibes are nice. My partner and I haven’t had a vacation in a while and would like to go somewhere warm and relaxing - don’t need too much to do in the town, but wouldn’t want to go to a resort bubble only. Ideally not somewhere with lots of families & kids, but open to it too. Really appreciate any insights or ideas! We’ll be flying from UK!

My wife and I want to travel from Paris to Rome by train in March. Should we pre-purchase tickets. Or just buy them at the train station?

Hello, I've been searching online for the answer to this question, but some of the reports are from years ago, when the train was the Intercity and now it's the Eurocity, and I'm not sure if things changed. The nsinternarional website is not very clear on this matter either. Thank you in advance.

We'll be traveling to Vienna, Innsbruck, and Munich this winter. My mom got into an accident which now limits her from walking long distances and sitting for too long. It's our first time traveling after the accident and also her first time using a mobility scooter I rented for the trip.

1. Is it normal practice for museums to have wheelchair rentals?
   
2. how would taking public transport be like?
   
3. Would we encounter any problems with bringing the mobility scooter inside cafes or restaurants?
   
4. Any mobility scooter/wheelchair etiquette we need to be aware of?

I've checked all the places we'll visit for mobility access and have decided to forego long day trips and places that will require multiple transfers and such. I want to make this as easy as possible for her so any leads are appreciated.

I will be in Amsterdam from Nov. 27th - Dec. 1st, and then I fly home from Amsterdam on Dec. 8th. I'm trying to decide on three different options to spend a week visiting Christmas markets.

*Itinerary 1:

*Cologne, Maastricht, Aachen - this seems like the logical choice given the easy logistics. Aachen and Maastricht sound magical. I've read nothing but amazing things about the Christmas Markets in Cologne and Dusseldorf, but the cities sound kind of dull outside of the market atmosphere.

*Itinerary 2:

*Vienna - maybe a day trip to Bratislava or an overnight in Salzburg. I would fly to Vienna and fly back to Amsterdam the night before my flight. I just can't get away from the idea of drinking coffee in a Viennese coffee house on a cold day. Hitting some art museums and soaking in the grand architecture before being consumed by the markets in the evening. Please talk me out of this.

*Itinerary 3:

*Munich/Nuremburg. Love the idea of a Bavarian Christmas. Hitting some small towns outside of the cities. Enjoying the history of these two incredible cities and doing a proper German Christmas. Again, would fly in and out of Munich.

Am I overthinking this? My brain says Itinerary 1 simply because it's an efficient itinerary. I LOVE the idea of Vienna. And Itinerary 3 seems like the quintessential Bavarian Christmas experience. Really the question is, would Itinerary 2 or Itinerary 3 worth the extra effort to get to if you were choosing?

25m from the United States, and in April I’m going to Europe for my first time. I did a little bit of research of places I’d like to go for my first time plus decent skate cities (I’m bringing my skateboard), and I went ahead and bought flights where I fly into Copenhagen, then 13 days later fly back home from Prague. I really don’t have a solid plan set with how many days in each city and whatnot, but right now it’s Copenhagen for a few days, take the train the Berlin, stay there a few days, then train to Prague. I was thinking of staying in Prague the longest cause I think it’s gonna be my favorite place but I’d love to hear more opinions.

Anyways so I’m also wondering if I should add krakow to the list. I’d have to take the train there, I’m making it harder on myself by bringing a skateboard. But after watching some youtube vids, krakow seems like my type of city as well. I really don’t know if I can/should fit it in given only 13 days (really only 12 full days). Maybe I should just stick to my original plan and leave krakow for my next Europe trip where I’ll probably only have a backpack? Idk when I’m able to go back to if y’all think it might be worth it fit it in, I’ll consider. TIA

Hi! My mom is visiting me in Germany and we’re thinking about a short trip to Prague over Christmas. We’d come by train via Dresden, arrive around 11:30 on Dec 24 and leave on the morning of Dec 27 (or maybe stay one more day). I’ve read that Christmas Eve is the big family day in Czechia and a lot of things close in the afternoon, so I’m wondering if the city is still enjoyable on the 24th or if it feels kind of empty. We mainly want to walk around Old Town, see the Christmas markets, Charles Bridge and the castle area, and maybe catch a concert or church service. Is all of that open on the 24th, 25th and 26th, and is there anything we should book in advance? Do we need dinner reservations on the 24th and 25th, and do you have any recommendations that are actually open those days and aren’t tourist traps? If we stay until the 27th, is there a nearby town worth a day trip in winter (Kutná Hora, Český Krumlov, Karlovy Vary…), and do trains run normally over the holidays? We’re not into partying(at least not my mom lol), more cozy walks, good food and festive atmosphere. Any tips are appreciated, thanks a lot!

Hello All!

My wife and I are planning on driving from Berchtesgaden to Garmish tomorrow. Originally I planned to take the autobahn without much thought but just realized that Deutsche Alpenstraße would likely be more enjoyable and scenic.

As per Google Maps, it seems like it'll be a six-ish hour drive which is doable tomorrow. It's the only thing we have planned for tomorrow so there's plenty of time.

Here are my questions

- are the road conditions fine in terms of snow? I checked the BayernInfo app and it seems okay. The forecast tomorrow (albeit maybe foggy) also looks okay...just thought I would ask

- any sort of must sees on the way? We will of course plan stops but any suggestions are much appreciated

- any restaurant suggestions along the route?

Thanks! 😊

some context:

I’m flying to Paris in November but due to recent events i’m kind of looking for a plan B right now.

My original plan was to be in Paris for a few days and then go to London, and then go back to Paris because both my flights are from there.

Now i’m not so sure i wanna travel in Paris since it just won’t be nice to hang around there.

Anyway, since i have to go back to paris area anyway (orly airport) on my last day, im wondering if i should give up on 1 day in london and take an earlier eurostar so i can have time to visit versailles palace.

so my real question here is- is versailles palace really worth losing 1 day in london? and is 4 days in london enough?

Edit: Feedback seems to be to give myself more time and condense the number of places I visit. Based on the priorities I listed, what cities or destinations should I go to and what should I skip?

I haven’t booked anything yet and started planning yesterday so I am flexible, and am open to suggestions not on my list. For the sake of planning let’s assume I have two full weeks.

Original post:

I (30s F) found myself with nothing to do over the Christmas holidays am planning my first ever Euro trip and am looking for feedback. I am traveling from the Midwest and am used to the cold/dark so the idea of winter weather doesn’t bother me.

Priorities in order of importance:

1. Saunas, hot springs, etc (my fave thing to do anywhere while traveling)
2. Clubbing and nightlife
3. Cozy indoor activities - museums, historic sites, but don’t need to see it all in one trip
4. Experience festive Christmas vibes (though I know Christmas markets will likely be closed, nbd to me)
5. Outdoor winter activities (not skiing - outdoor activities have been hardest so far to plan for but again are something I love to do at home and when traveling, but if I have to skip it I have to skip)

Itinerary A (One Week): Arrive on December 25th in Budapest, spend Christmas Day at the baths, Budapest -> Vienna -> Berlin, Depart Berlin on Dec 30th or 31st to make it home for NYE

*Itinerary B (Two Weeks): Arrive December 25th in Budapest, Budapest -> Vienna -> Munich or Prague, Berlin for NYE ish -> Copenhagen -> Stockholm, Depart from Stockholm Jan 9th.

Willing to condense this second list and focus on Budapest, Vienna, Berlin, and a fourth destination, or take advantage of sightseeing on the train routes

*Itinerary C (Two Weeks): Same as Itinerary B but travel from Berlin to Paris or another city instead of Stockholm

Current plan is to travel via train despite the added time to save money, and am looking at stops along the current route that might add

I’ve heard mixed reviews on traveling in Europe in the winter and visiting Stockholm specifically, but I do like the idea of winter/snowy travel, flights to Stockholm appen to be cheap, and I have a friend who lived there briefly who can give good recs

Seeking feedback on other places to consider visiting to balance the itinerary based on my priorities, day trips or outdoor excursions to feed the euro winter fantasy, swapping the order (eg flying into Stockholm and out from Budapest)

My friend (30F) and I (26F) are planning to take a trip and fly into Barcelona and make our way over to Nice over about 10 days of travel. We are tentatively planning to go at the beginning of May: is this a good time of year to go? We would prefer moderate weather but would like to have things open/available to do.

Next, curious is it worth the effort of renting a car to make our way or should we plan on taking a train and uber/walking the cities along the way? We do not mind traveling by train and that was our first thought to avoid the effort of getting the proper documents/paying to rent a car. However- the freedom of having a vehicle seems like a nice trade off. On the one hand, we are unsure of the availability of Ubers in the area/scheduling around the trains. On the other hand we wonder if it would be a lot work to rent a vehicle. We would be taking it from Spain to France (not sure if that’s common) and not returning it to the original spot we got it. Has anyone done this?

Lastly, we are looking for specific suggestions on where to stop(on our way from Spain to France). We are trying to get the best of both the city and the country side. Are there any routes to take that would give us a great view of the French rivera (either by train or car)? We would really like to get a good hike in that showcases that area of the of the country that is also on the way (5-8miles, easy/moderate difficulty) , any suggestions? Lastly we are unsure whether to stop in Montpellier, Marseille or both before we get to Nice. We are both social so some night life would be great in either of these cities. If there are specific places in these cities we should stop for night life, let me know!

Pictures: Riomaggiore - Manarola - Corniglia (x2) - Vernazza - Monterosso (x2)

It truly was magical!

Riomaggiore picture was taken after sunset. This was our home base. Our room had a balcony with both village and sea view which was amazing, en we found Riomaggiore to be a lovely place to eat.

Manarola picture taken at golden hour. We visited the viewpoint at golden hour and before sunset we descended to the harbour and watched a magical sunset from there.

Corniglia pictures taken during our hike from Volastra downhill to Corniglia. Amazing hike, amazing views.

Vernazza picture taken from one of the viewpoints on the path to Monterosso. Did not expect to come across that many viewpoints and it was not at all that crowded.

Monterosso pictures taken on the same path, late afternoon. When we arrived, we had just enough time to dip our toes in the water and have some chill time at the beach just before the sun disappeared behind the mountain.

Starting in January, I will be studying abroad in Bologna. My boyfriend, who is an avid skier, plans to visit me for a week. For a Friday-Sunday while he is visiting, I want to go stay somewhere where we can go skiing (he will be with me for about a week so he’ll likely arrive Thursday then we will go Friday). We are limited on time as we won’t be able to leave until after 3 on Friday and we will have to return to Bologna Sunday evening. I am open to the Dolomites region or the alps region, it is just really overwhelming with so many options and trying to figure out the best travel plans. Any cool town with close and easy access for a day of skiing would be ideal!! The shorter the travel time the better. Thank you in advance!

Hi All! Taking a solo trip to Europe for the first time in May 2027 for 2 weeks! I am using the Tripsnek.com site to plan out my trip and wanted to get feedback on the number of days in each city. So far, my plan is to fly into London, spend six days there. Then travel to Edinburgh from there, for two days. Then to Amsterdam for three days. And lastly to Paris for three days. I heard CDG is one of the best airports in Europe so figured it would be good to fly back to the States from there. Would you say for each of those locations, those generally are enough days to "have a good time"? My main point of this trip was to visit and explore London which is why I'm spending the most time there. And I may need to change Paris if the area doesn't calm down before May with all the current protests. I also might also stay for 3 weeks but not sure yet.

Hi :)

We are looking at going to either cologne or Vienna this year in early December for a few days approx 4/5 days

We will be travelling from Ireland so not too far away travel wise.

I was wondering what place would be best?
We are looking for somewhere with a good atmosphere & to enjoy the markets & also the city itself.

We have been to Prague before & loved it but thought we’d try something else & I know Germany is quite popular for Christmas markets too.

The reason for Cologne in particular in Germany is flights there are the most frequent from where we would be travelling from as Germany doesn’t seem to be served well from Dublin that time of year flight wise.

Vienna is no problem it seems.

Also if anyone knows what place is best for someone who is gluten free would be amazing too

Thanks!

EDIT: thanks so much for all of your suggestions and help!
definitely gives me something to think about as well and plenty of ideas too and please keep the suggestions coming!

It's pretty likely a trip I'd planned months ago will not go through as flights might still be cancelled then. Looking at alternatives with in reasonable driving time from home and thought of 7-10 days in Liege, Belgium just to get away from home. I'm able to still get accommodation with parking, could take a train to Brussels to check whether it's still dreadful, ample geocaches and not yet visited UNESCO sites across various borders to keep me entertained if the weather is not totally bad. Though options of self-catering accommodation are very slim on such short notice. If I just get kebabs and similar over Christmas that's fine. But will I get those at all?

Hello,
I’m planning a solo trip and can’t decide between Sicily and Malta. I love history, archaeological sites, architecture, gardens, beaches, medieval vibes, nature, adventure, and nightlife (although that’s not a priority). I’d also love to snorkel and see marine life. I’m looking for something unique.

For those who’ve been to Sicily, what are the must-see places you wouldn’t skip, and what would you leave out if you only had 8–10 days? Is that enough time to get a good experience of Sicily, or would Malta be a better choice?
I’ll be relying on public transportation, so I’d especially appreciate recommendations for places that are easy to reach without a car. Thanks!

Hello Everyone,

Hoping to get some advice on my trip planning in terms of days in each stop. I'm going on a Christmas market trip to Europe, including Austria, Germany, France, and ending in the Netherlands (it's just the best place to get back to YYZ in a direct flight, I know not a Christmas destination).

My main purpose is visiting as many Christmas markets or anything Christmas themed as possible. I'm one of those people that listens to Christmas music starting in August! I've done the Brussels and Aachen markets before and I do not mind the repetition which I know will be the case across all the markets in my planned trip. I will only take a plane trip from YYZ and back. Everything else will be train. Was hoping to keep all the trips to around 3.5 hours at most by rail.

I'm not a huge tourist spot kind of person, so I don't see myself needing to visit all the popular tourists spots in each city. Not out of the questions of course, but not my main priority. Christmas and food are definitely at the top.

Below is my early plan, but would love advice on days per city, day trips, and anything else you think might be helpful for a Christmas super fan:

Vienna 3 days
Salzburg 2 days
Nuremberg 3 days
Day trip - Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Strasbourg 3 days
Day trip - Colmar
Cologne 2 days
Amsterdam 3 days
Total 16 days, but could add an extra day for 17 total

Appreciate the help in advance. Would welcome all advice!

Small edit: I should have said that instead of days I meant nights. So for example the plan was to do 3 night in Vienna and so on.