Category Archives: Helpful Travel Tips & Articles

Money Saving Tips, How To Avoid Scams, Solo Traveler Info & Tons Of Great Advice

Best Digital Cameras for Travel Photography — Reviews and Advice

April 18, 2012 6 comments

Guide to Best Digital Cameras For Travel in Europe Picking the right digital camera for travel can be tricky because you want one that fits your travel style. My digital camera is the most essential ...

Money Savings Tips for Budget Travel and Backpacking in Europe

March 12, 2012 4 comments

Budget backpacking and cheap travel can be difficult in Europe. Many travelers end up spending a lot more money then they need to—especially on day-to-day things—simply because they’re unaware ...

Backpacker’s Guide to Tipping and Gratuity at Restaurants in Eur...

February 20, 2012 no comments

Depending on who you ask, tipping in Europe seems to spark a lot of controversy because each country has their own tipping culture. In fact, American’s are known for over-tipping in Europe so s...

Fashion Advice: How to Avoid Looking Like An American Tourist In Europ...

January 30, 2012 6 comments

I am not a fashion expert and I don’t claim to be one. The point of this guide isn’t for teaching you how to look “European.”  In fact, there isn’t really a “Europ...

How to Avoid Scams In Europe and Tourist Safety Advice

November 3, 2011 6 comments

Europe is normally safe and there isn’t a ton of violent crime. I would argue that large European cities are much safer than most large American cities. Unfortunately, there are plenty of peopl...

Helpful Tips, Tricks and Advice: How To Avoid Stupid Travel Mistakes &...

October 31, 2011 no comments

I receive a lot of good tips from my readers and I’ve done a lot of dumb stuff during my travels. Learn from our mistakes. This is sort of a “catch-all” for good advice that really ...

Traveling Solo In Europe: Tips For Getting The Most From Traveling Alo...

October 30, 2011 5 comments

My first backpacking trip in Europe was a solo adventure. I was a little worried at first but I soon found that traveling alone was one of the best things I’d ever done. While it did have some ...

Contiki Tours Review: The Good and Bad of Traveling Europe With Contik...

October 29, 2011 8 comments

I get a lot of questions from people asking me about my thoughts joining tour groups in Europe. Most often I get asked about Contiki Tours. For those of you who aren’t aware, Contiki is a well-known ...

Tips For Using A Cell Phone In Europe Without Spending A Lot Of Money

October 28, 2011 1 comment

I get a lot of questions regarding cell phones and how to use them in Europe. Honestly, I don’t think you really need one but they are nice for emergencies or if you need to meet people. This g...

Traveling Europe With Friends: Tips For Homicide Free Adventures

October 22, 2011 no comments

Backpacking in Europe with your friends can create amazing life-long memories—or it can be a complete disaster. Travel is often stressful, especially when you’re in a foreign environment, and w...

Using Electronics in Europe: The Backpacker’s Guide to Travel Gadets...

October 8, 2011 5 comments

There is no doubt that electronics play a huge part in our lives, so it is no surprise that electronics have become an essential part of travel. Between iPods, iPads, digital cameras, laptops, cellph...

Homemade Moleskine Travel Guide: Low Tech—Highly Helpful

October 6, 2011 6 comments

I think I got lost in every new city I visited. The second I stepped off the train… lost.  I thought I was being pretty clever because I would write down directions from the train station to th...