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How to Plan a Great Trip to Europe

How to Plan a Great Trip to Europe

Follow these steps to plan an amazing Trip to Europe. Whether you want to travel to France, the UK, Ireland, Italy, or another European country, we help you create an incredible European Travel Itinerary.

Tips for Traveling with Happy Kids

Tips for Traveling with Happy Kids

Are you creating a Travel Itinerary to Europe or somewhere else in the world with kids? If you’re reading this, it probably means you are at least contemplating, a Trip with your Children. Traveling with Kids can be some of the most rewarding travel of your life. With some careful planning and preparation, and a carefully unique, kid-focused Travel Itinerary you can plan an enriching trip you and your kids will remember the rest of your lives.

How To Pack Like A Pro – II (for women!)

How To Pack Like A Pro – II (for women!)

When you are planning a Trip to Europe, you will want to know what to pack. A woman’s Packing List for Europe is a little different than a man’s! Use this blog as a tool to help you pack well for your Europe Travel Itinerary. Betsy shares her packing tips for Travel to Italy, France, the United Kingdom, Ireland and the rest of Europe.

How to Plan a Great European Cruise

How to Plan a Great European Cruise

Planning a Trip to Europe can fun, but may be overwhelming. Planning a Cruise to Europe can be a great way to travel travel there! A river or ocean cruise in Europe can be a terrific vacation option for a first-time traveler to the continent or someone who has been to Europe many times. We offer tips on How to Plan a Cruise to Europe and include why, when, and where to Plan a European Cruise.

How to Pack Like A Pro

How to Pack Like A Pro

When you are planning a Trip to Europe, you will want to know what to pack. Use this blog as a tool to help you pack well for your Europe Travel Itinerary. Greg shares his packing tips for Travel to Italy, France, the United Kingdom, Ireland and the rest of Europe.

Why You Want to Visit the Dolomites in Italy

Why You Want to Visit the Dolomites in Italy

When you Plan a Trip to Italy, we suggest visiting the Dolomites, especially if you like to hike. There are so many reasons why you want to include the Dolomites in your Italy Travel Itinerary! Find out why people come from all over the world for outstanding scenery, amazing hikes, and great food in the Italian Dolomites.

How to Hike the Cinque Terre

How to Hike the Cinque Terre

Your Italy Travel Itinerary may include the Cinque Terre, which is a paradise for day hiking. Learn How to Hike the Cinque Terre by reading about the best hikes, which trails are open, and how to get a pass for the Cinque Terre Card. We recommend that your Cinque Terre itinerary include some amazing hikes, and this is a great guide to set you on your way!

Europe Trip Costs: Planning Fees vs the Travel Agent Model

Europe Trip Costs: Planning Fees vs the Travel Agent Model

A Custom Europe Itinerary does not have to be more expensive than a package trip, even when you consider our fees. We compare Europe Trip Costs using planning fees vs. the travel agent model. See what the same Europe Travel Itinerary would cost when booked with Euro Travel Coach.

The Best Time to Travel is Now

The Best Time to Travel is Now

Why do we travel?  Sometimes I do miss having a home, a place to call my own, and a regular routine.  I enjoyed working in a rewarding career, attending church, exercising consistently, making dinners and participating in a community.  We definitely miss seeing our friends.  But we travel to experience the world and all it has to offer.  We travel to hopefully make a difference in some way -- to learn, to grow, to participate in the global community and meet the people on this remarkable planet.   We want to understand and appreciate the different cultures of the world.  We are doing this now because, we don’t know what will happen tomorrow.  If not now, when?

Layering Clothes for Day Hiking

Layering Clothes for Day Hiking

When Planning a Trip to Europe or the US, the key to packing light and still being prepared for hiking in any weather is layering. Read our latest blog to find out how to layer for day hiking all over the world.

Our Favorite Water Bottles for Hiking

Our Favorite Water Bottles for Hiking

Whether you are planning a trip to Europe or a US national park, staying hydrated during a hike can make or break a day on the trail. Read here to find our favorite water bottles for hiking!

Best Backpacks for Day Hiking

Best Backpacks for Day Hiking

When you are making your Travel Plans to Europe or destinations in the US, you will want to consider which small backpacks to include for day hiking. These are our favorites and why.

Tilley Mashup Airflo Hat Review

Tilley Mashup Airflo Hat Review

Should you spend $90 on a hat when you are Planning to Travel to Europe or go hiking? If it is a Tilley Mashup Airflo the answer is yes. Read more to find out why.

Planning Travel to the U.K means COVID Tests and Quarantine

Planning Travel to the U.K means COVID Tests and Quarantine

If you are traveling to the U.K soon. these insights will help you plan your trip to Britain. COVID restrictions make entry challenging, but this post will give you the tools you need to prepare for your trip.

Why Use Trekking Poles?

Why Use Trekking Poles?

Do your European Travel Plans include good hikes? Trekking poles, hiking poles, walking sticks, whatever you want to call them, they can make hiking in all conditions a more fun, safe, and enjoyable experience.

Keen Targhee III Hiking Shoe Review

Keen Targhee III Hiking Shoe Review

Good hiking shoes are an important item to pack when you are making travel plans to Europe or arranging great hikes elsewhere. This Euro Travel Coach review is of my favorite hiking shoe, the Keen Targhee III, which is versatile for travel and hiking.

Whale Watching on Orcas Island

Whale Watching on Orcas Island

Join us on our tour with Deer Harbor Charters, a fantastic company on Orcas Island. They offer Whale Watching tours and more around the San Juan Islands.

What I Learned from Traveling to Orcas Island during a Pandemic

What I Learned from Traveling to Orcas Island during a Pandemic

Traveling to Orcas Island has been an amazing experience. If you want to include a travel itinerary that includes Orcas Island, look forward to lots of hiking , spectacular nature, and some very nice people.

Catching Up with the Vagabonds: Pandemic Edition

Catching Up with the Vagabonds: Pandemic Edition

Vagabonding during a pandemic is hard. Living out of a suitcase, couch surfing, national parks, and road trips. See how Euro Travel Coach travels and copes during trying times.

5 Helpful Hints for your US Road Trip while waiting to go to Europe

5 Helpful Hints for your US Road Trip while waiting to go to Europe

While we wait to go to Europe, we can safely travel in the US. Read our tips on taking a road trip now.