HOW TO PLAN A TRIP TO EUROPE (STEP BY STEP) FOR FIRST TIMERS | Flights, Accommodation & More!

Подписаться 94 тыс.

Просмотров 238 тыс.

50% 1

HOW TO PLAN A TRIP TO EUROPE STEP BY STEP:
➡️ Grab my free Europe trip planning workbook: happytowander.com/EuropePlann...
➡️ Read the blog post where I go into further detail: happytowander.com/how-to-plan...
➡️ Follow me on Instagram for real-time Stories and shenanigans: / happytowander
➡️ Follow me on TikTok for more casual content: / happytowander
0:00 INTRODUCTION
0:35 UNDERSTAND THE SCHENGEN ZONE
1:52 DECIDE HOW LONG TO SPEND IN EUROPE
2:58 WHERE TO GO IN EUROPE
4:19 VISAS & DOCUMENTS
5:26 BOOK FLIGHTS
8:35 BOOK ACCOMMODATION
12:41 HOW TO GET AROUND
14:31 WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU GET THERE
16:54 DECIDE WHAT TO PACK
CHRISTINA'S TRAVEL GEAR
Note - many of the links below are affiliate links which means I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info on what this means, check out my website privacy policy and disclosure: happytowander.com/privacy/
➡️ My Camera {Paid Link}: amzn.to/3MhZ0VQ
➡️ My Favourite Regular Packing Cubes {Paid Link}: amzn.to/45OdSlI
➡️ My Favourite Compression Packing Cubes {Paid Link}: amzn.to/3MbIiYs
➡️ My Favourite Noise Cancelling Headphones {Paid Link}: amzn.to/46J6cTg
➡️ My White, More Elegant Carry-On {Paid Link}: amzn.to/3tESqlS
➡️ My Black, More Minimalist Carry-On {Paid Link}: amzn.to/478ROnf
➡️ My Pretty Re-Usable Toiletry Bottles {Paid Link}: amzn.to/3SeqaAJ
➡️ My Amazing E-Reader That Links to the Library for FREE Books {Paid Link}: amzn.to/3Mgfca2
OTHER TRAVEL RESOURCES
➡️ My favourite travel credit card - Wise: {Referral Link} happytowander.com/Wise
➡️ Honey for finding coupons automatically: {Referral Link} happytowander.com/Honey
➡️ Where I search hotels {Paid Link}: www.booking.com/index.html?ai...
➡️ Where I search flights: www.google.com/travel/flights
➡️ Where I compare/book transport in Europe {Paid Link}: happytowander.com/omio
➡️ My go-to travel insurance {Paid Link}: happytowander.com/WorldNomads
➡️ Where I book activities/tours {Paid Link}: happytowander.com/GetYourGuide
➡️ Rakuten USA for cash-back on purchases {Referral Link}: www.rakuten.com/r/LECOUR23?ee...
➡️ Rakuten Canada {Referral Link} for cash-back on purchases: www.rakuten.ca/referrer?refer...
➡️ Airfare Watchdog {Paid Link}: happytowander.com/airfarewatc...
➡️ American Express Platinum Referral Link (for 60,000 points!): happytowander.com/AmexPlatinum
➡️ Airhelp {Paid Link}: happytowander.com/Airhelp
MORE EUROPE VIDEOS:
➡️ • 101 EUROPE TRAVEL TIPS...
➡️ • HOW TO TRAVEL EUROPE B...
➡️ • HOW TO OUTSMART PICKPO...
➡️ • HOW TO SPEND A WEEK IN...
➡️ • FIND THE BEST HOTELS I...
➡️ • HOW TO PLAN A TRIP TO ...
➡️ • CHEAP FLIGHTS TO EUROP...
➡️ • TRAVEL EUROPE CHEAP | ...
➡️ • EURAIL PASS REVIEW | 5...
➡️ • PACK LIGHT FOR EUROPE ...
➡️ • 20 TRAVEL APPS YOU MUS...
➡️ • 20+ EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS...
EUROPE TRAVEL TIPS & MUST-KNOWS:
➡️ My best Europe travel tips: happytowander.com/europe-trav...
➡️ How to travel Europe by train: happytowander.com/how-to-trav...
➡️ Grab my free Europe trip planning workbook: happytowander.com/EuropePlann...
➡️ Grab my free accommodation checklist: happytowander.com/accommodati...
➡️ My (brutally honest) Flixbus review: happytowander.com/honest-flix...
➡️ My honest RyanAir review: happytowander.com/honest-ryan...
➡️ My honest WizzAir review: happytowander.com/wizz-air-re...
➡️ Europe summer packing list: happytowander.com/packing-sum...
➡️ Europe winter packing list: happytowander.com/travelling-...
➡️ How to avoid pickpockets in Europe: happytowander.com/how-to-avoi...
➡️ 7 scenic train routes you can't miss: happytowander.com/most-scenic...
➡️ Europe car rental hidden costs: happytowander.com/travel-euro...
➡️ 17 unconventional travel hacks: happytowander.com/travel-life...
---------
Wondering how to plan a trip to Europe, step by step? This video will talk you through all the steps of coordinating your own Europe trip, from understanding the Schengen Area and choosing where to go in Europe to booking flights to Europe, accommodations, where to find cool activities and fun things to do in Europe, and what to pack for Europe.

Опубликовано:

30 июн 2024

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 184

@HappytoWander Год назад

*Hey everyone, so excited to be back with my first video of 2023!* Let me know in the comments if any of you are planning a Europe trip this year! In any case, I hope this video is helpful for all your trip (whether for this year or sometime in the future).. and for more info, you can check out the written version of this guide here: happytowander.com/how-to-plan-a-europe-trip-step-by-step/

@selpingos Год назад

Hi Christina. Thank you for this helpful video. I'm planning a trip in December with my husband and another couple. You mentioned that you use Omio to compare prices. Have you booked any tickets on Omio ? I'm a little sceptical booking on third party sites although their fares are sometimes much cheaper. I'm in bit of a dilemma. What do you think?

@AmaarAhmed-sf2ss 5 месяцев назад

مرحبا في مصري ❤❤❤❤❤

@AmaarAhmed-sf2ss 5 месяцев назад

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤مرحبا

@cappaman73 8 месяцев назад

Planning my first trip to Europe from Australia in 2024, and came across your channel while researching. Wow.... what a great starting point you have provided me. Thanks so much and will definitely be checking out more of your videos !

@naedgielee1343 7 месяцев назад

Me too!!! Happy researching and future trip!

@marthahundemer6770 7 месяцев назад

I love your videos. Very comprehensive and helpful.

@ummatharshiya867 6 месяцев назад

@cappaman73 we are planning Europe trip from Australia as well. Hope you enjoyed your trip.

@AmaarAhmed-sf2ss 5 месяцев назад

مرحبا في مصري

@AmaarAhmed-sf2ss 5 месяцев назад

مرحبا مليون مبروك يا غالي الله

@bethany-roseerutoe9688 10 месяцев назад

I’ve just discovered your channel while I was doing research for independent travel and I must say you’re so awesome!!! 🎉 I’ve literally spent hours getting caught up on your channel reading the Europe planning checklists to the 40+ one week itineraries! Thank you so much for the informative and interactive guides! They help so much!

@hdez930 Год назад

Your channel is the BEST!! So many good tips👍🏼

@the_masha_ra Год назад

What an incredible video, the most helpful so far! Thank you!

@willimacdo Год назад

lots of good information, and no background 'music' yay. 🙂 I just looked at your website. Congrats that is beautifully organised and the images are stellar.

@audreykoh6556 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for putting such important info together!! It really helps a lot as now i am planning my solo trip!

@asalutnz 7 месяцев назад

This is wonderful. I've been to EU a couple of times but I still learn a lot of cool stuff from you. You're so organized and covered a lot in 18min, concise and no fuzz. You speak fast but clear enough for someone like me - whose English is not my first lang. Thank you Christina! Keep up the great work! :)

@smon7224 3 месяца назад

Man I am so glad I found your channel. I am planning a trip to Italy with my husband and girls and watching your videos and visiting your blog made the idea of planning less daunting! Thanks for sharing your travel wisdom with us! ❤

@happyheartslee 22 дня назад

your channel is the best, you go step by step, information jam packed YET your speaking speed is good not too slow and not too fast! Straight to the point, with some short and fast wit/humour. So perfect! Thank you!

@sydcerizo750 11 месяцев назад

This video was so thorough and organized!! Also I love your quirks throughout the video haha. Thanks again!! Leaving August 22 this year for six weeks and am SO excited!

@HappytoWander 11 месяцев назад

Aw I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed the video!! I hope you have an amazing time on your trip!

@okasukitchen1707 11 месяцев назад

Thank you very much for the helpful tips! Your video is very easy to understand and clear about what the travellers need to know. I am excited for my jouney following your tips!

@HappytoWander 11 месяцев назад

Ahh thanks so much for the lovely comment!! Safe travels 🥰

@annadkart6437 6 месяцев назад

What a great channel! You are so informative and very good at organizing the information. Many blessings! Thank you for all the information

@PeterCianci 9 месяцев назад

Outstanding presentation, perspectives and resources! New subscriber! Keep smiling!!

@janeynget3059 5 месяцев назад

Wow Christina, I have to say I love how you present your videos. You’re on point and very informative 👏👍 Thanks a bunch 🙏

@HappytoWander 5 месяцев назад

So kind of you to say. Thank you!!! 🫶

@jailinparada2481 10 месяцев назад

Wow this video hit all the points that I was looking for. Thanks so much, you are truly good at this! 🎉🙏

@CodeRT777E-TRAINPAL 2 месяца назад

It really is a great video!Btw there is a great discount on UK train tickets now.Enjoy your days😝

@mckennabrian9 8 месяцев назад

Starting to plan my first trip to Europe for next summer thanks for your advice

@HRHPrincessLiz 11 месяцев назад

GREAT overview video - just what I was looking for to get a few more “current” tips before our planning begins!

@CodeRT777E-TRAINPAL 2 месяца назад

Agreed! This video is really helpful!Btw there is a great discount on UK train tickets now.Enjoy your days🥰

@christinawalker3421 2 месяца назад

So happy I found your channel. Great tips for Europe.🙏🏽😊

@BadSloucher Год назад

❤ your videos, visiting Germany this summer! love from another fellow Canadian 🇨🇦

@sheya4696 2 месяца назад

This video is an absolute gem! My husband and I are planning to backpack Europe next year and all your videos have been so helpful. Thank you so much!

@Khemani_RL Месяц назад

I hope you two enjoy it! 🙌🏾

@1992MeesH 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! This video was very helpful ❤

@TheCookaj 11 месяцев назад

wow awesome video!!!! so helpful thank you!

@zivahweirdnwonderful 3 месяца назад

This is one of the best RU-vid video I’ve watched about ‘what you need to know when traveling overseas’. Super helpful and very informative. The only issue I have is that you are speaking so fast. I had to do a couple of rewinds to fully grasp the information. I’m sure not many viewers have this issue. But for some of us older folks do. I hope you will take this into consideration.

@lauriedavis7471 Год назад

The suggestion about pre-booking trains a week or more in advance is so worth it last July I was in London. I woke up one morning and I decided I am going to go to Paris for a few days and so I went toPancras station and I bought a ticket and it was $300 Canadian each way so spontaneous travel can be pricey.

@robinbelisle241 8 месяцев назад

Great information! Thank you!

@benjijmason 6 месяцев назад

Very useful video. Thank you. I live in the UK. But plan to go to Auchwitz in 2024. This video came to me whilst researching booking things myself over a travel agent.

@DanielleWassersoldondanielle 4 месяца назад

great video thank u!!! I learned so much!!!!!

@peggyharper8193 4 месяца назад

Thank you I’m following your videos !! So very helpful!!❤️

@pamelamoreira1975 11 дней назад

Super helpful. Thank you for it!

@MegGriffin702 7 месяцев назад

I went to Rome, Italy for a week, and I was able to do most what I wanted. Went to Venice/ 2nd largest aquarium / all the most popular attractions in rome.

@user-fg3ee5rn7y 5 месяцев назад

GREAT overview video. Thank you!

@PlannedvsRogue 3 месяца назад

This is super helpful information! We filmed a series in Europe last year where we compared our experiences in cities based on whether we planned them, or just let it happen naturally. We've definitely learned over years of travelling that planning for basics is so helpful, but leaving plenty of room to let the location come to you is also key to enjoying it! :)

@Magic_beans_ Год назад

Related to 13:58 , when weighing train vs. plane travel, consider the time spent getting to and waiting at the airport. For flights the standard advice is to arrive 2 hours before takeoff, but for trains 30 minutes is plenty and 15 is doable. For shorter trips between well-connected places, say Frankfurt-Berlin or London-Lyon, you may not save much time at all. Also bear in mind that small regional airlines like EasyJet and AirLingus usually operate smaller planes. That often means smaller luggage allowances, and if your carryon bag becomes a checked bag, that’s another fee.

@louwenjuan8179 8 месяцев назад

It’s true.

@siobhanpurkiss6814 9 месяцев назад

Damn, I've travelled to Europe so many times now, and honestly didn't know so much of this info, thank you for this video! Super pumped for my next Europe trip!

@mmmdanni 7 месяцев назад

Any additional suggestions? I'm trying to go for two weeks in January!

@skinindia656 Год назад

Your content is amazing..🌹..very informative.

@sarawarrener2193 Год назад

Thanks Christina. Lots of great tips here 😊

@HappytoWander Год назад

Thanks for watching, Sara!! Hope you enjoyed it 🥰

@Jazdel139404 11 месяцев назад

I’m not even half way done with the video and this has already been so helpful! Thank you!!

@HappytoWander 11 месяцев назад

So happy to hear that! Thanks for watching 🥰

@Stevielee8126 9 месяцев назад

While I have no idea how to plan for my Europe trip, you appears! Thank you!

@MirandaHorger Год назад

I just checked the ETIAS site, and launch is now scheduled for 2024.

@HappytoWander Год назад

Good to know!! I did include a little note in the video but recorded the clip before double checking haha.

@steadylearner1 9 месяцев назад

Can I now go to Europe without an ETIAS? I'm US citizen.

@theecarking 8 месяцев назад

@@steadylearner1Yes. You won't need one till next year.

@meghanthornton7932 7 месяцев назад

Actually now it’s mid 2025

@charlieb7854 4 месяца назад

Thank you for this super detailed video

@Vanloves2travel Год назад

Your videos are always informative!

@CodeRT777E-TRAINPAL 2 месяца назад

Agreed!Btw there is a great discount on UK train tickets now.Enjoy your days🥰

@code-on-trainpal Месяц назад

Thank you for sharing! I even found some discount when buying the train ticket. It’s always good to look out for deals that can make travel more affordable.

@DR-xc6um 9 месяцев назад

Your videos are so helpful!

@HappytoWander 9 месяцев назад

I’m so glad you’ve found them helpful. Thanks so much for watching! :)

@lindab5789 Год назад

Wondeful video with lots of great advice!! One other point to go along with the differentiation between EU countries, Schengen Zone etc, is that not all countries in Europe use the Euro. Many use their own currency. Much of Europe is relatively 'cashless', but it is likely that you will still need a little local currency for small purchases and restrooms.

@HappytoWander Год назад

Oh yes great point! Forgot to mention that in this video haha. You’re right though - cash is definitely always a good idea. Been caught out a few times when the public toilets were cash only and it’s the worst feeling!

@CoverGirlNay Год назад

Thank you for this! Very helpful! 😃

@HappytoWander Год назад

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it :)

@flitsertheo 9 месяцев назад

5:50 Europeans usually use debit cards to pay so credit cards will not be accepted everywhere but if they are it will mostly be Visa and Mastercard, not Amex.

@lazvegaz 4 месяца назад

Thank you so very much for all your information!!!

@DailyMyChildhood 10 месяцев назад

This is a really useful video.Thanks for Sharing👍

@HappytoWander 10 месяцев назад

You’re very welcome!! Thanks for watching!

@JaimeC315 3 месяца назад

You are truly the best, I'm planning my first trip to Europe this year, I have seen your video about Paris, and wow, I'm really impressed, just helpful information, straight to the point, really the best minutes invested in a travel video in the whole RU-vid, most of them are just garbage.

@HanWang-co5iw 2 месяца назад

I want share you with one more tip for your European travel! You can get discount on the ticket actually…

@AnneMB955 8 дней назад

Great pointers. Clearly you’re quite cluey about travel. Personally I like Airbnbs. Taking only one small bag a washing machine is a nice convenience. Also, with my narrow food choices, a kitchen is important. Found some great, affordable accommodation in Poland for the start of July. 👏

@Bobjenner1787 3 месяца назад

Amazing info

@franchescacruz1986 4 месяца назад

Amazing tips, thank you so much! I now have less anxiety about booking it 😂

@francinejaninesarmiento1797 11 месяцев назад

Your travel advice is so valuable and practical! Just a quick question, have you had a chance to check out the new V4 of the Bento Bag from Nomad Lane? It's gaining quite a reputation among travelers, and it might be a perfect fit for your travel tips.

@Angela-jy8um Год назад

Great videos! Thanks!!

@HappytoWander Год назад

You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching 🥰

@holiday07 5 месяцев назад

People tend to forget when comparing efficiency between flying and taking trains is the amount of time to get into that flight (ie checking in, airport queues, waiting in boarding gates). If the travel time between the two is only 2 hours or less, you might end up needing almost the same time to get to your destination. Not to mention the possible scenic views you get to enjoy during a train ride.

@CodeRT777E-TRAINPAL 2 месяца назад

This video is amazing! It's exactly what I need right now👍Btw there is a great discount on UK train tickets now.I feel very lucky❤

@code-on-trainpal Месяц назад

I also found 5%off on trainpal!

@matildamaher1505 5 месяцев назад

Great info

@bridgetwoodward8031 11 месяцев назад

Great step by step video!!

@HappytoWander 11 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for watching! Glad you found it helpful 🥰

@syedmohammadabdullah 3 месяца назад

was planning my spain, portugal and germany trip and thank god i came across ur video because i had no idea about the eitas

@HanWang-co5iw 2 месяца назад

Wow, that’s really nice trip routine! But don’t forget to use the discount on the train tickets when traveling to the Europe!

@KK-tv2id Год назад

Fellow Canadian here. I’ve just discovered your channel and I’ve been binging your videos ever since. You do a fantastic job! I’m looking for a long travel itinerary for a couple of retired Gen X’ers. I’m thinking Montreal to Ireland. One month in Ireland and then I don’t know what our best bet is to travel Europe from there. Portugal? If you have any advice or if you’ve made a video already on long travel that I haven’t found yet, please let me know. Keep it up 😊, your videos are great!

@Susanneshares Год назад

Love the tip about starring on Google maps!

@HappytoWander Год назад

It’s such a game changer!! Hope you put it to good use on future trips :)

@gabster2049 3 месяца назад

I'm so happy I found this video! We are planning to go to Amsterdam on 2025 but are trying to sort out where else to go

@SLima-df7wj 2 месяца назад

Thank you! ❤️

@mariojaime8140 11 месяцев назад

GREAT TIPS THANK YOU

@HappytoWander 11 месяцев назад

Welcome! Thanks for watching!

@user-dv3jh6qq2m 6 месяцев назад

Please include a detailed video on using the rail system

@sashathejamaicangirl8263 Год назад

Very useful

@HappytoWander Год назад

So happy you thought so! Thanks for watching :)

@kcsnew 11 месяцев назад

Your video just popped up, liked and subscribed right away. We just returned couple of days ago from our three week Europe trip (Covered Vienna, Salzburg including Hallstatt and finally Munich) though we initially thought of two months multi country Europe trip (of course rather unplanned without any itinerary). But contrary to our expectations it became too time consuming and challenging planning next destination, train tickets and hotel bookings, then had no choice but had to end our trip rather abruptly disappointed and dejected. But after watching your video realized we can not really travel so many places in one shot, may be one or two countries at the most. From Munich we tried every where nearby though the train accommodation available within Germany, but out of Germany for example we tried for Marseille France, there were a minimum of 4 train transfers from Munich and first two trains were ok as seat reservation not mandatory (especially in German trains) but once we get into TGV trains, no seat reservation available, we purchased the Global multi country Euro Rail pass, but had to cancel and loose $200 (15 % cancellation fee luckily did not activate the pass). One thing realized from your video even travel experts like you always plan the itinerary well ahead, I did research and never did make too many bookings in advance purposefully as I thought it will lock you down to number of days in each destination, I wanted to be flexible on our stay. Now realized you can not plan dynamically and can not have a flex itinerary especially in Europe that too in the peak summer. Thought of sharing our experience honestly. Any comments from you and other travel experts are welcome. Having joined your channel fresh, I might be posting more questions and comments. Cheers 👍

@HappytoWander 11 месяцев назад

Hi! Thanks for sharing your experience and for your subscribing. Sorry to hear your experience wasn’t the best this time around, but you live and you learn :) I’m definitely a big planner, so I’m a huge advocate for booking things well in advance to avoid disappointment. Hope you have a smoother trip the next time around!

@kcsnew 11 месяцев назад

@@HappytoWander Hope so. Thank you 👍

@doreloloier4066 4 месяца назад

Thanks 🎉❤

@sambaytheanytimefriend 3 месяца назад

Thank you!

@kennethcogdill584 Год назад

I found that when you're traveling inside of the "Schengen zone" to countries in Eastern Europe (such as Poland) "do not assume" that they're open if travelling by car. German border patrol agents will randomly search vehicles and will check passports!! Really enjoy your videos and thanks for all the information!!!

@HappytoWander Год назад

Good to know! I’ve actually never been to Poland (despite living in Germany for so long). Definitely still on my list :)

@kennethcogdill584 Год назад

@@HappytoWander Go to Boleslawiec!! Great Polish Pottery shopping there!!

@karlabritfeld7104 Год назад

So? Nothing to worry about unless you're snuggling something illegal.

@sharonpapkin8574 Год назад

Welcome back For me maybe it's old school I take a lonely planet book and check in Google what I would like to see. By the way your video on Munich crismars market help me for my last trip

@Mary_305 Год назад

Great content! I plan to travel to London and Paris 2025. 4day trip from the US.

@flitsertheo 9 месяцев назад

Those 2 cities in 4 days ? That is crazy. You need at least 4 days to visit each city. And you will lose a day travelling between those cities.

@abdu724 Месяц назад

I agree with your on Airbnb prices are too much and became more expensive than the hotels

@lalageh1769 4 месяца назад

Hi i love your videos! I’m a first time traveler to Europe by myself! I’m going to plan my trip, however I would also like to get to know some trustworthy tours. Do you have any recommendation?

@kessas.489 Год назад

5:55 Amex won't be accept everywhere so I would to recommend to bring a Visa or Mastercard...

@DeboraRafaela777-ss9rz 7 месяцев назад

❤❤❤

@christinepettis3514 Год назад

Hello I love your videos very informative and detailed I would like to ask do you have information on good expat health insurance & travel insurance companies. My daughter & I will be traveling Europe in 2024 we are preparing for this as best we can.

@rohan10D 11 месяцев назад

Hi there how about phone-use? Do you get a sim card there in each country you travel to, or do you recommend getting an e-sim app, and if so, which one? thanks

@sarahlloyd1999 6 месяцев назад

My son and I want to go to Europe in June or July of 2025. We would love to go for at least 1-2 weeks. Do you have any recommendations for that time frame?

@AmandySue 10 месяцев назад

What cities are good to visit in Europe in November before the holiday season?

@saumyasamant2047 Год назад

Hii.. Ur video was amazing..very clear and confident now to plan a europe trip.. Thank u sooo much.. Also help me if there are any solo travellers who form a group and travel.. I would surely like to join

@Lisa-kz7vw Год назад

I have been dreaming of going to Europe have been to Italy, Greece,Israel and Jordan all with a group I'm a introvert so it was a little awkward for me but I was to afraid to go alone. I have so many countries I want to explore like Prague, Budapest, Vienna, Paris, London and many more will have to go alone I actually prefer to just very nervous about language barriers,getting lost and just afraid trying to work up the nerve to just go great tips always helpful.

@HappytoWander Год назад

You can do it! Travelling alone is definitely scary at first but the freedom is unmatched and you learn so much :)

@karlabritfeld7104 Год назад

Oh you're too scared to travel you don't see anything. That's your choice.

@Lisa-kz7vw Год назад

@@HappytoWander yes Im doing it to Croatia

@rhondamcgee2114 Год назад

Hi Christina, This was perfect timing. My husband and I are going to Europe for a month this summer. My dilemma right now is booking our flight. I get more reward points if I book through my credit card’s travel portal, but…I can’t choose different class fares for the inbound and outbound flights, business class isn’t an option through the portal and I can’t pick our seats. I was told if I booked through the portal, I could use my confirmation number to contact the airline directly to pick our seats and check on upgrading to business for the flight over and choosing more economical seats for the flight back. I’m not sure the extra points are worth it. I really want to see a seat map and pick our seats. Any advise would be much appreciated. I’m going to check out some of your other videos. 😊😊 Happy Travels!

@HappytoWander Год назад

Hey Rhonda! This sounds like a complicated and unique case so I can’t say I have much experience dealing with it but at the end of the day, time is money too so if you feel like you would save a lot of time just booking elsewhere then I would just do that! Points are supposed to make our lives easier, not harder haha. Best of luck with whatever you decide!

@rhondamcgee2114 Год назад

Thank you so much for responding. What is your opinion for seat/class fares? My husband and I flew to London last year for a month long stay in Europe (our son lives in England for his job) and I just chose the cheapest flights. Our flight over on British Airways was great. I did have to pay to choose our seats, but I chose a very back row with only 2 seats-it was awesome not to be squeezed between a 3rd person. The flight back was the most miserable I have ever been on in my entire life. It was an emergency change flight, due to a death in the family-it was on AA and we had to take the seats we could get in order to get home ASAP, but the seats were the most compact I think we have ever had on any airline, including budget airlines like Ryan or Easy Jet. Having had that experience it’s made us much more “snobbish” about seating. My husband is 58 and I’m 56. We are both in excellent health and average weights, but at this point in our lives we do want some comforts. Any advice on choosing seats? We’d also like to fly into one location and out of another, but that doesn’t seem the most economical. I’m sorry to keep asking questions, but also so appreciative of all the information you and other people on RU-vid provide. It’s a wealth of knowledge-you guys are my “go tos” when I need to learn. Thank you again! ✈️🗼🧳❤❤

@unknownbrother273 Год назад

I'm almost 18 and I might go to Stockholm in November. And that's a very big might. I've been saving up my money from my jobs and there are people I know (long story) in Skellefteå that I'd like to meet.

@flitsertheo 9 месяцев назад

You won't need ETIAS, it's been delayed to 2024.

@johnhayes6414 5 месяцев назад

Hi I am from Windsor Ontario Canada. You never mentioned a host or guides please give suggestions for this thanks

@travelandadventure-nanayan6995 3 месяца назад

HI Christina. Your video is great. Very informative and easy to understand. My friend is going to Europe in May, and he got Eurail global flex pass(7 day), and we are looking for detailed information on this to get him ready for train travel). Can I ask you question? Can he just activate the pass in app before using it, and with no planning or reserving a ticket or trip, just go to station and chose a raid and just jump in to train and travel like this?

@HanWang-co5iw 2 месяца назад

Hi, I just want to remind you if you want to have a train trip, don’t forget to use the discount!!

@jeanpaulfelix4095 11 месяцев назад

If youare even considering europe you should go. Life changing experiences await you. Europeans are living life every day. You wont understand this until you go.

@HappytoWander 11 месяцев назад

Couldn’t agree more!

@hlluncor Месяц назад

When buying a flight ticket, would you suggest round trip or one way?

@baygladney1261 Год назад

Just discovered you and so happy that I have. Will you or have you talked about the pros and cons of your travel card? Specifically the amex platinum. I'm anticipating applying for it for extensive international travel in about six months, but I haven't found any women talking about the benefits of using travel cards, specifically the amex plantinum. I want to have access to the lounges and gain reward points since i will be using it alot. Thank you. 🙏🏽

@flitsertheo 9 месяцев назад

Amex is the least accepted credit card in Europe, use Visa or Mastercard instead.

@baygladney1261 9 месяцев назад

@@flitsertheoThank you, I'm glad that I asked.

@hlluncor Месяц назад

I am planning a Europe trip this year 2024. It is too stressful to plan where to arrived first and so on.

@TheChemist418 9 дней назад

“Wear what makes you comfortable…except athleisure” as someone who lives in leggings and t-shirts, I gotta go shopping 😅

@myalin7 6 месяцев назад

Hi What is the best and fastest way to get from FCO airport to Milan hotel ?

@libra8888 Год назад

So helpful! Im planning my first trip to Europe and I will definitely check out your other videos! Liked and Subscribed ❤

@leonab545 11 месяцев назад

One thing about google flights… I once found ahold deal for Virgin Atlantic but it said I had to call them. I called and they said no it’s not a valid price.

@chrisribble9566 7 месяцев назад

ETIAS is now pushed to July 2025

@elsaperez3712 7 дней назад

Thank u

@christylam3851 9 месяцев назад

Hi! Christina We are planning to go Europe in Feb 2024 We plan to go North Europe for 10days Pls advice recommendations places

@HanWang-co5iw 2 месяца назад

Another tip you should know before the Europe trip is that you can buy all European train tickets with a 5% discount!

@code-on-trainpal Месяц назад

Did you find it on Trainpal?

@matthewdmunlv Год назад

The ETIAS takes effect starting in November 2023, if you are traveling to Europe before that, you do not need it.

@flitsertheo 9 месяцев назад

It's been delayed, again. Not before 2024.

@Lisa-kz7vw 7 месяцев назад

@@flitsertheo If I'm going to multiple countries staying a month or two in Europe what visa will I need with my passport come 2024.😊

@flitsertheo 7 месяцев назад

@@Lisa-kz7vw Depends on your country /passport but if you belong to one of the 60 countries that don't need a visa to enter the Schengen zone you'll only need that ETIAS visa waiver. If it isn't delayed again.