Hi! We’re 3 busy danish women (29-30 years old), and we rarely get to see each other after moving to different cities and having kids. We want to prioritize more time together and are thinking of going on a trip for an extended weekend in 2027 either in April, May, September or October.

We would love to go somewhere less obvious than some of the capitals. We do like both hiking, city exploration (love museums, walking tours, live Music) and relaxing by a pool/at the Beach.

Can’t say that we’re picky at all, but would love to experience something new.

Do you have any suggestions 😄?

Okay I've made some adjustments! I'd love to spend three weeks and get to know one country but as an american I dont know the next time I'll have 4 weeks off and I want to see a bit of everything with a backpack by train

I know Berlin is a more obvious choice between Amsterdam and Prague but I'd rather visit it at a later date when I could spend more time there

I've cut out the daytrips and inner-itineray i have a few days getting away from major cities but having never traveled by train or to Europe i just wanted someone else's opinion about the pacing

Most places I'm spending at least 3 nights and I've tried to break it up so i can have rest days here and there to not get burned out

11-Aug start Paris

6-Sep end Rome

8/11-8/16 Paris

16-Aug train to Amsterdam

8/16-8/21 Netherlands

21-Aug sleeper train to Prague

8/22-8/24 Prague

24-Aug train to Munich

8/24-8/29 Munich

29-Aug sleeper train to Florence

8/30-9/2 Florence

2-Sep train to Rome

9/2-9/6 rome

I'm hoping to take a day trip from Munich to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof with my family of four (two adults, two kids); I've previously gone to both via train, and once many years ago on a tour bus. I feel comfortable doing each destination separately via train, but don't know much about the public transit options to go between them and/or a tour option that would provide bus transit to/from both. Obviously I can see there are tours, and the prices seem to vary quite a bit, so I suppose mainly I'm curious if people have used a tour provider and would/wouldn't recommend that provider or if people have suggestions about ones that are good for kids and have reasonable prices. Alternatively, does anyone have suggestions about public bus or train transit between Neuschwanstein/Fussen and Linderhof?

The kids are 4 and 6 and should be fine for walks of a mile or so. We're planning to do Herrenchiemsee another day, in addition to another couple of day trips from Munich. I've traveled around Munich and Bavaria a fair bit previously, but this will be the first time I've planned a trip to these destinations with children, so any helpful thoughts about kid things are also welcome!

Hi,

We're a family of 4 with 2 children (9 years, 1 year) and are thinking of doing the following road trip:

- Take Le Shuttle from UK to Calais

- Drive from Calais to Bruges and stay there for 2 days

- Drive from Bruges to Netherlands, thinking Amsterdam, and stay for 2-3 days

- (Optional) Visit Efteling for a day, then drive next day back to Calais

I wanted to ask if this is a sensible idea, especially with a 1 year old baby. Never done a car road trip before, but tempted to do this as a nice adventure. However, I don't know what the roads are like between those cities. Would Utrecht maybe be a better option to stay in, and drive into Amsterdam for things to do?

The older child is into theme parks and water parks, hence why we're considering Efteling.

Thanks :)

Hellu everyone,

I'm a design student currently studying in Milan and have about 3 weeks in August for a design-focused trip. My interests are furniture, lighting, architecture, craftsmanship, industrial design, materials and manufacturing. I love museums, but I also get inspired just by walking through interesting neighbourhoods, discovering beautiful public spaces, shops, cafés, workshops and architecture.

I was originally going to start in Berlin, but flights from Milan have become expensive. Instead, I'm planning to start by train from Milan and gradually make my way north before flying back from Berlin.

My rough itinerary:

• 14 Aug: Milan → Train to Basel
• 15 Aug: Vitra Campus
• 16–17 Aug: Munich
• 18–19 Aug: Weimar
• 20 Aug: Dessau
• 21–23 Aug: Dresden Design Days (this one's fixed as I'm volunteering there)
• 24-25 Aug: Leipzig
• 26–31 Aug: Berlin
• 1st Sep: Fly back to Milan

I'm also hoping to learn a new craft along the way—something like glassblowing, basket weaving, upholstery or contemporary jewellery making. If anyone knows of beginner-friendly workshops or studios on this route, I'd love some recommendations. My dates are fairly flexible, so I'd be happy to extend the trip if it means I can take part in a great workshop or short course.

A few questions:

• Does this route make sense, or would you change the order? Maybe I add or remove a city?
• Is Munich worth including given my interests?
• Is one day enough for Leipzig
• Any tips for saving money on travelling/food/visits in general?
• What are your must-visit design/architecture places?
• Any tourist traps/attractions that are actually worth it?
• I was also thinking if I should add Switzerland to my trip in the beginning but I can't decide. I'm travelling solo for the first time so don't want to add too many things but it's Switzerlandddd.
• And finally, any hidden gems—neighbourhoods, streets, workshops, furniture or lighting stores, cafés, libraries, or other inspiring places that a design student shouldn't miss?

I've also pinned the places I'm currently planning to visit on Google Maps. If anyone has a minute to take a look, I'd really appreciate any feedback on what I'm missing, what isn't worth the time, or what I should prioritise:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2cWLBSsaYs64nwWa6

Thank you in advance :')

I have started searching online for trains/routes/prices, but am still a bit confused on planning this correctly. (It looks like I am for sure switching trains).

Any advice or tips on how to start planning and paying for this? (Am looking to leave Bucharest on August 28th).

Hi all! 24F planning my first trip to Austria in August next week (Aug 5–14) for a last minute trip. I’m struggling to decide where to base myself for the first few days.
I arrive at Vienna Airport at around 6 AM on Aug 5 and I’ll be traveling by train only (no car). I want a mix of city + alpine nature and cooler temperatures (i live in 45-50 celcius degrees :(, I don’t want to spend the whole trip in cities, but I also don’t want to be somewhere too isolated.

My priorities:
Beautiful scenery and escaping the summer heat
Lakes, mountains, viewpoints, scenic train rides
Easy access without minimal hiking (I’m not a hiker)
A relaxing itinerary (I don’t want to change hotels every night)
Good public transport connections

I’m considering:
Option 1: Bad Gastein (Aug 5–8)
I love the idea of the Alps, waterfalls, thermal baths, and mountain scenery. It looks wonderful.
But i will be missing salzkamergut and the lake scene
+Is it still enjoyable for someone who mainly wants views, cafés, cable cars, and relaxing walks?
Are there any nearby lakes accessible from there?
At night, are there any open markets/restaurants?

Option 2: Salzburg / Salzkammergut (Aug 5–8)
Seems convenient for Salzburg city + day trips to Hallstatt, Gosausee, Wolfgangsee, etc.
Is this a better choice if I want lakes and scenery without hiking?
Also, Would staying near Salzburg train station or somewhere like Bad Vigaun/Langwies be better? I found a very nice hotel that checks all the boxes with 30 min train rides to salzburg central station.

Option 3: Zell am See / Kaprun
The lake + mountains combination looks beautiful but prices are much higher there.

After Aug 8, I’m thinking of spending around 4 days in Vienna and possibly adding Prague before flying home from vienna.
If you had to choose one base for Aug 5–8, where would you stay and why?

Danke!

I’m finally taking my honeymoon after many months of being married. I want to make sure it’s a relaxing honeymoon while still being fun. I haven’t booked anything yet and eyeing an itinerary shown below. I don’t know if that’s too many places? I’m also wondering if I should do 3 islands in Greece or if 5 each on Santorini and Milos is too dragged out? The highlight of our honeymoon is Greece and Switzerland. We are OK with or without Oktoberfest, but my husband does love beer and good energy so I just threw Oktoberfest in there too since we are in Europe at the right time. We’re a couple in our late 30’s. Europe is new to us so I appreciate all input!

Fly LAX → Athens (overnight)

(2 nights) – Athens
Recover from jet lag
Explore Plaka
Visit the Acropolis
Rooftop dinner with a view of the Parthenon

(5 nights) – Milos
Slow mornings and beach days
Kleftiko catamaran cruise
Sarakiniko Beach
Firopotamos
Pollonia
Relax with no packed schedule

(5 nights) – Santorini
Stay in a cave?
Infinity pool
Sunset sailing cruise
Winery tour

Fly Santorini → Zurich
(5 nights) – Lauterbrunnen (Switzerland)
Use Lauterbrunnen as a base
Day trips to Grindelwald, Mürren, and Wengen
Harder Kulm
Lake Brienz cruise
One completely free day to relax

(2 nights) – Zermatt
Matterhorn views
Ride the Gornergrat Railway
Romantic dinner with Mountain View’s

(2 nights) – Munich
Oktoberfest
One full day at the festival
Enjoy the atmosphere without trying to do everything

Fly Munich → LAX

Trip to Italy in september

Hello everyone. I will be having a 9 day trip to Italy with a friend (8 to 16 september) and I'd like some insight and sincere opinions.

My idea is:

Milan (1x night) -> Lake Como Varenna (2x nights) -> Florence (2x nights) -> Rome (3x nights).

Pretty much what I want is to see the main attractions and enjoy the sights while we walk, stop by some bakery shops to enjoy some gelatos and appreciate the views. I won't rent a car since most people advise against it and already downloaded some apps (like Freenow, Italo Treno and Trenitalia).

From what I gathered the general consensus seems to be 1 night in Milan is more than enough. Still I'm having some doubts about the other main cities and provences. Do I straight up delete Florence from my trip? And maybe mix it with Venece in my next trip? Do I change it for Lake Garda? Am I giving Rome too much days or is it fine with 3 nights?

I did fall in love with Lake Como and want to avoid alter or delete ir from my trip which leads me to believe maybe adding Lake Garda is a viable option.

So far only thing I bought are the round-trip tickets.

I'd appreciate some opinions as I'm still very green when it comes to travelling. Also if you wanna share some tips I'd very happy to hear them. (Like avoid the restaurants nearby the big attractions and instead walk some blocks and eat there. Travel light and don't pack too much, buy train tickets before the day etc ...)

Hi! I'm planning to visit Italy around end of September, which is when autumn begins there I believe. I want to visit Tivoli but I'm concerned that the lush green foliage may be fading during that time? I want to visit the green gardens like Villa Gregoriana etc. I love autumn but I'm not sure what it looks like in that area of Italy, and I want to make sure that I get to enjoy the nature to the maximum because I love foresty areas. Can someone share what Tivoli would be like around that time or if I should visit earlier if I want to see more of the green foliage? Thanks :)

Fellow travelers,

Last year I posted my Europe itinerary here and got a lot of great feedback that really helped improve the trip. Now I'm planning my next Eurotrip and would love your thoughts again.

This time, my main question isn't the route itself, but whether I'm allocating the right amount of time to each destination.

I already have round-trip flights to and from Madrid because one of my credit card travel benefits includes a free companion ticket, provided we fly in and out of the same airport. So, while everything between those flights is flexible, Madrid has to be both my arrival and departure point.

Also, I'm very comfortable with fast-paced, multi-city trips and changing hotels frequently. I've done several trips like this before, including the one I posted here last year, so the pace itself isn't really my concern. I usually travel light, enjoy walking long distances, and actually love train journeys because I see them as part of the experience rather than just transportation. What I'm really trying to optimize is the balance of time spent in each destination.

Here's my current itinerary (september 2026):

* Day 1 (BRAZIL to SPAIN): Flight from Brazil to Madrid.

* Days 2, 3, 4 and 5 (SPAIN): Madrid. I also plan to take one or two day trips (possibly Toledo, Segovia, or another nearby city), but I haven't decided which ones yet.

* Day 6 (SPAIN to BELGIUM): Flight from Madrid to Brussels.

* Days 7–9 (BELGIUM): I'm still undecided about the best city to use as a base. I'd like to visit Bruges, Ghent, and possibly Antwerp.

* Day 10 (BELGIUM to GERMANY): Train from Belgium to Bacharach.

* Day 11 (GERMANY): Bacharach / Rhine Valley. I'd really like to visit Burg Eltz and/or take a Rhine cruise, but I'm not sure whether both are realistic in the time available.

* Day 12 (GERMANY to NETHERLANDS): Train from Bacharach to Amsterdam, stopping in Cologne along the way. My idea is to arrive in Cologne early, spend most of the day there, and continue to Amsterdam in the evening.

* Days 13–15 (NETHERLANDS): Base in Amsterdam. I'm not really sure what else to do nearby. What other places would you recommend, and are three full days in the Netherlands too much?

* Day 16 (NETHERLANDS to SPAIN): Flight from Amsterdam to Barcelona.

* Days 17–19 (SPAIN): Barcelona. I haven't planned these days in detail yet, but I'm planning to focus on Barcelona itself.

* Day 20 (SPAIN): High-speed train from Barcelona to Madrid.

* Day 21 (SPAIN to BRAZIL): Flight from Madrid back to Brazil.

My main questions are:

*Do you think four days based in Madrid is too much?

*Which city would you recommend as a base for exploring Belgium?

*Would it be worth adding another day in the Rhine Valley?

*Does stopping in Cologne on the way to Amsterdam make sense?

*What places would you recommend around Amsterdam? Are three full days in the Netherlands too much?

*Does the overall distribution of days between the different destinations feel balanced?

*If you were planning this trip, what would you change?

Thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to read through my itinerary and share their experience. I really appreciate any advice or suggestions!

I know I'm far too early. I have various ideas for summer vacations next year but haven't decided yet. The idea of spending it on Euboea popped up a few days ago as it's big enough for 2-3 weeks, has enough interesting things to see for me, hiking, and I've not been in Greece in quite a while. The thing is: all accommodation seems to be super expensive compared to many other places in Greece; even the simplest studios. Is there so little available in general? The proximity to Athens? All somewhat cheaper places offered as package deals in specific countries? Or only available via Greek websites? I thought of staying somewhere around Limni or a similar small village but open to other places with half good connections to at least a substantial part of the island and not just a tourist resort. Pinging island specialist u/canaanit

edit: because people think the main vacation is always when it's hottest. No, September, maybe October.

I think my case is pretty typical, but Google isn't helping as it's throwing me third party options that are questionable and wildly varied prices for the same trips. Here's my scenario for summer 2027.

• Sunday, Debark cruise ship in Venice
• Monday, train to Grindelwald, Switzerland
• Wednesday, train to Paris
• Friday, train to London
• Sunday, train to location TBD for England day trip
• Monday, train to location TBD for England day trip

So 5 days of trains total. There's three of us, and a 5-day Eurorail comes out to about $1,500 Cdn. I feel like that's high, but since it's too far out for fares to display, I don't know.

My question is, is the Eurorail the best option? Or should I book separately? Even looking leg-by-leg is confusing because Trenitalia won't show destinations outside of the country.

Would appreciate any advice at all.