The author, Doug Keating, advises focusing on one region during a short trip to Europe and shares his top five favorite regions: Bavaria in Germany, Scotland in the UK, Tuscany in Italy, Catalonia in Spain, and Alsace in France. He also includes tips for better visits and adds a bonus region, Normandy, France.
Doug Keating shares his top ten European trips over the past decade, detailing visits to Catalonia, Bavaria, Southern Germany, Portugal, Italy, London, Brussels, Paris, Dublin, Spain, Edinburgh, and the Netherlands. He recounts lessons and insights from each trip, offering practical travel advice for families and solo travelers alike.
Doug Keating shares tips on avoiding common tourist mistakes while traveling in Europe. He highlights errors such as picking the wrong route, over-scheduling, visiting only popular sites, traveling during peak seasons, and failing to make reservations. He also advises against showcasing American behavior. The goal: enjoy a stress-free, immersive European vacation.
Doug Keating shares his love for Barcelona in this blog post, highlighting its captivating sights, unique architecture by Gaudi, renowned cuisine, prime Mediterranean location, and distinctive Catalan culture. He also mentions Barcelona’s football heritage but warns about the tourist crowds during summer months. Keating provides five helpful tips for visiting the city.
In 2024, Doug Keating suggests seasoned, budget, and adventurous travelers explore five lesser-known European countries: Slovenia, Montenegro, Albania, Bulgaria, and North Macedonia. These nations offer natural beauty, affordability, and unique experiences with potential culture shock due to less developed infrastructure and fewer English speakers.
Doug Keating outlines his desire to visit five small European countries he’s never explored or hasn’t visited in a while, favoring them for easy navigation and relative safety. These countries include the Czech Republic, known for Prague and its beer; Croatia, famous for its coastline and historical sites; Slovakia, recognized for its landscapes and castles; Denmark, noted for Copenhagen and its accessibility; and Switzerland, admired for its beauty but known as Europe’s most expensive country. Doug emphasizes careful budget planning for Switzerland.
Doug Keating plans to explore five of Europe’s largest countries he’s never visited or revisited this decade, excluding Russia and Ukraine due to safety concerns. His list includes Sweden, Norway, Poland, Hungary, and Greece, highlighting their unique attractions despite their potential high travel costs.
I identify five small European countries that are perfect for a two-week vacation and share a sample schedule.
I identify five large European countries that are perfect for a two-week vacation and share a sample schedule.
I share five things to do and not do for a perfect week long European Vacation. If you follow these tips, you will want to return next year.