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.

A Terrific 10-Day Italy Travel Itinerary

A Terrific 10-Day Italy Travel Itinerary

A great Italy Travel itinerary for 10 days. It’s especially good if you are planning a first trip to Italy and includes Rome, Florence, Verona, and Venice. You could also travel on this itinerary in reverse and then extend your trip on to the Amalfi Coast from Rome.

10 Great Reasons to Visit Galway Ireland

10 Great Reasons to Visit Galway Ireland

Be sure to include Galway In your Ireland Trip Plans. It is one of our favorite cities in Ireland. See what makes this town a great place to include on your Ireland travel itinerary.

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.

An Outstanding 4 Day Paris itinerary

An Outstanding 4 Day Paris itinerary

You will have an amazing time in Paris if you follow this 4-Day Paris Itinerary. There is so much to enjoy in the City of Lights. Use this guide to make the most of your time in Paris. You can see a lot in 4 days in Paris, and then plan to come back another time to see more!

Take it Easy in Germany’s Marvelous Mosel Valley

Take it Easy in Germany’s Marvelous Mosel Valley

If your Europe Travel Itinerary includes a trip to Germany, we recommend visiting the gorgeous Mosel Valley. Riesling wine, picturesque villages, breathtaking river landscapes, and comfort food make this beyond the obvious German destination a must see.

Four Days on the Tour du Mont Blanc: Les Houches to Courmayeur

Four Days on the Tour du Mont Blanc: Les Houches to Courmayeur

The Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) is a 170 km trail in the Alps through Switzerland, Italy, and France. It is one of the most famous and beautiful long distance treks in the world. This 4 Day Europe TMB Travel Itinerary take you from Les Houches to Courmayeur.

A Great 10 Day Itinerary in Ireland

A Great 10 Day Itinerary in Ireland

This 10-day Ireland itinerary will help you create an amazing trip! Visit and explore Dublin, Dingle or Kerry, and Galway, and other delightful stops along the way. When you plan your trip to Ireland, expect to enjoy charming pubs, beautiful scenery, fascinating history, and warm hospitality everywhere you go.

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?

A Quest to Find the Best Gelato in Italy

A Quest to Find the Best Gelato in Italy

When you plan your Trip to Italy as part of a European Travel Itinerary, include time to eat lost of gelato! Here are some of our favorite Gelato Shops in Italy and our quest to find the best.

Euro Travel Coach Best of Europe Pandemic Edition

Euro Travel Coach Best of Europe Pandemic Edition

When Planning a Trip to Europe, it’s fun to see where others have traveled, and Create Your European Travel Itinerary accordingly. This Euro Travel Coach blog is our Best of Europe Pandemic Edition. We share hotels, restaurants, wineries, cities, hikes, tours, and more, and include a special North American Addendum!

Three Day Whisky Focused Islay Itinerary

Three Day Whisky Focused Islay Itinerary

When you are Planning a Trip to Ireland, consider including Islay in your itinerary, especially if you love Whisky. This Three Day Whisky Focused Islay Itinerary is full of full of whisky, seafood, biking and more!

Bagna Càuda: A Delicious Dip from Piedmont

Bagna Càuda: A Delicious Dip from Piedmont

When you are Planning a Wine Trip to Italy, you may consider visiting Barolo. While you are preparing for your trip, try Chelsea’s recipe for delicious Bagna Cauda (hot bath). It is a specialty in Piedmont.

An Insider’s Short List of Favorite Barolo Wines

An Insider’s Short List of Favorite Barolo Wines

See this insider’s guide to our favorite Barolo wine picks from Piedmont, Italy. The Nebbiolo grape makes this one of the best wines in the world.

Let’s Spritz It Up with Simple Summer Italian Cocktails

Let’s Spritz It Up with Simple Summer Italian Cocktails

While you are Planning a Trip to Italy or dreaming about travel, enjoy our favorite summer cocktail, a Campari Spritz

Enjoy Nettle Soup When You Visit The United Kingdom

Enjoy Nettle Soup When You Visit The United Kingdom

If you like to eat local when you Travel to The United Kingdom, you may want to try making Nettle Soup! If you Plan your Trip to the UK in the spring, foraging for nettles is a real possibility. When you find them, we encourage you to try this delicious recipe. Until you can Create your Itinerary for Britain, you can use spinach for a similar soup!

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.