Europe Travel

After 40+ years of writing about Europe, Rick Steves has gathered 100 of his favorite memories together into one inspiring collection: For the Love of Europe: My Favorite Places, People, and Stories. Join Rick as he's swept away by a fado singer in Lisbon, learns the dangers of falling in love...

Throughout this audiobook, I will explore the best locations that Europe has to offer. This is not just any travel guide, but an eye into the life of these dynamic destinations. I will assist you and prepare you for your next European holiday. I aim to inform and inspire you to get the most out of your trip while taking you on an exciting journey through each of these 47 places I have personally visited.

Join Jigi Brown on this naughty, funny, and incredibly adventurous journey as he bonks his way through Europe and learns to make the most of every moment. A diehard romantic, a perfect gentleman and an awkward engineering graduate student, Jigi Brown has never understood why black socks don't go with running shoes or why being too respectful and nice seems to be a turn-off for the ladies. After giving up on love and intimacy, Brown embarks on a solo two-month backpacking trip across Europe. On his first night in Paris, Brown meets Emma, a spontaneous and irreverent leukemia survivor, who ...

The adventures of Patrick "Paddy" Leigh Fermor, Britain's most beloved traveler, began in 1933, when he embarked on a walk from Holland to Constantinople - the entire length of Europe - at the tender age of 18. Sleeping in barns, monasteries, and, on occasion, aristocratic country houses, the young adventurer made way his through the Old World just as everything was about to change.

Stop Guessing. Start Strategizing. Master the Logistics of European Travel. Travel isn't reserved for the wealthy—it’s reserved for the savvy. If you think a European adventure requires a trust fund or a lottery win, you are doing the math wrong. This guide is the antidote to expensive mistakes and bureaucratic confusion, designed specifically for U.S. travelers who want to see the world without breaking the bank or the law. This isn't just a list of pretty destinations. It is a tactical manual for navigating the complex systems that govern European borders and budgets. From mastering ...

Many dream of dropping everything and just traveling around the world. It's a common dream, but few imagine embarking on that journey by bicycle. Exposed to the elements, legs burning, all your possessions strapped to you and your bicycle - it doesn't paint a relaxing picture, but this is just what Pierre-Yves Tremblay did.

Stop overpaying to move between European cities. The romantic image of an unrestricted rail pass is often a financial trap. Most U.S. travelers waste hundreds of dollars on unnecessary seat reservations, overpriced last-minute flights, or “tourist cards” that offer zero value. They do this because they are navigating a complex network using outdated advice. Book 3 of the Travel Europe Cheaply Series is the tactical manual for the ground game. It ignores the fluff and focuses on the rigorous math of getting from Point A to Point B. From the sophisticated intercity bus mesh to the reality...

(Revised 2025) What if I told you that you could travel anywhere in the world on just your Social Security income? The author does it, and you can do it too. Amazon best-selling author of 21 books, Jerry Minchey, shows you step-by-step how he does it. He outlines how he gets airline tickets at discounts up to 90% or even for free and how he gets free or low-cost accommodations (including meals). The author has flown over two million miles on Delta alone, traveled worldwide, and personally used every technique described in this book. This is not a theory. These techniques work, and they are ...

Imagine being thrust from the comforts of modern life into the raw, unpredictable world of Medieval Europe—where every decision could mean the difference between survival and disaster. How Not to Die in Medieval Europe is your essential companion for navigating this perilous era, packed with practical advice, historical insight, and actionable survival strategies. From the political intrigue of feudal courts to the daily dangers of crowded marketplaces and treacherous rural roads, this guide covers: Securing food, shelter, and health in a world where resources are scarce and disease is ...

★★★★★ "If you like the books by Alastair Humphreys or Anna Mcnuff you are going to love this." ★★★★★ "I seriously recommend this to anyone who enjoys cycling or nature in general. Brilliant book." ★★★★★ "Shows that's possible to have an adventure on a shoestring budget and with little experience." ★★★★★ " It's brutally honest, funny, sad and a great advocate for anyone wishing to embark on their own adventure." Humourus, heartwarming and always honest, you'll join Tim on his exploration through Europe, Central Asia, China, South-East Asia, Australia, ...

A close encounter with a ghost in Scotland and a gun in Mexico. A request to meet a fortune-teller in Varanasi, who correctly predicts the future. Entering Tibet the hard way and meeting the Dalai Lama the easy way. Living in Japan for 13 years, and experiencing life as an ex-pat, and seeing Japan through the eyes of an ESL teacher. This is a collection of stories and travels over several years and through several countries. Vicariously experience these and other misadventures when you travel to parts of Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, China, and the Middle East. Many ...

Stop dreaming about Europe and start booking it. Most Americans believe a multi-month European adventure requires a trust fund or years of aggressive saving. They are wrong. They are playing by the old rules—paying full retail price for flights, burning cash on nightly hotels, and letting airlines dictate their itinerary. Book 2 of the Travel Europe Cheaply Series flips the script. This is a rigorous, tactical field guide designed specifically for U.S. travelers who want to see the world without draining their bank accounts. It strips away the fluff and hands you a data-driven blueprint ...

Travel Like a Local is a series of travel guidebooks written by local experts to help travelers explore new places like an insider. From learning about the culture and customs to finding the best restaurants and attractions, these guidebooks provide comprehensive information to ensure a hassle-free unforgettable journey. Each guidebook is packed with insider tips and recommendations, tailored specifically to the location, so you can make the most of your time and truly get to know the destination. With The Travel Like a Local Guidebooks you’ll get the most out of your travels.

This audiobook offers a unique approach to traveling throughout one of the world’s top tourist destinations. This audiobook will give you priceless tips on how to make the most out of Europe on a limited budget.

How to Travel Europe Cheaply (Book 1) is the no-BS blueprint for seeing Europe on a tiny budget without sleeping under bridges, gambling on sketchy rides, or pretending €50/day is still “cheap” in 2025. This first volume (Chapters 1–3) doesn’t throw you a list of random “hacks.” It rebuilds your entire approach to money, routes, timing, and comfort so you stop guessing and start planning like a pro. You’ll get a clear picture of what Europe really costs now, what “almost free” actually means in numbers, and how to design trips that you can afford for weeks or months—...

For hundreds of years, the City of Light has set the stage for larger-than-life characters-from medieval lovers Heloïse and Abelard to the defiant King Henri IV to the brilliant scientist Madame Curie, beloved chanteuse Edith Piaf, and the writer Colette. In this book, Susan Cahill recounts the lives of 22 famous Parisians and then takes you through the seductive streets of Paris to the quartiers where they lived and worked: the scenes of their greatest triumphs and tragedies, their favorite cafes, bars, and restaurants, and the places where they found inspiration and love.

This is the audiobook millions of Rick Steves fans have been waiting for! A journal of Rick's favorite European stories, his traveling life, and how he started his business, all told in that funny, down-to-earth style that makes Rick America's favorite travel writer. Rick Steves' Postcards from Europe takes you on a European vacation, complete with the sights, sounds, tastes, and people of Europe, without ever leaving that comfy sofa or the relative safety of your own car.

Venice — the city of canals, masks … and murder? Tour guide Lana Hansen is having the time of her life leading a Carnevale-themed trip in Venice, Italy. Her merry group loves exploring the city’s rich artistic and cultural heritage together, as well as sampling the sumptuous cuisine the island city is famous for. Their invitation to a masquerade ball, complete with historical costumes and fancy masks, should be the culmination of a perfect week. Yet when the guest of honor is bludgeoned to death, all eyes are on the partygoers—including Lana and her group! Was it an environmental ...

Belgium has somehow acquired the reputation of being Europe's most boring country―a reputation that is entirely undeserved. But perhaps this bland image is a smokescreen, the conventional exterior hiding a subversive sense of humor, a surreal imagination, and a deep-rooted disdain for authority. Or perhaps it is a camouflage, a way in which Belgium, still overrun―however peacefully―by foreigners, can keep a few of its secrets to itself.

In a small market town in the northeast of England in 1825, something momentous happened: ticket-bearing human beings started moving along wrought-iron tracks on a contraption with engine-powered wheels. The contraption was called a 'train'. What happened in Darlington, along a 26-mile line to Stockton, would kickstart the worldwide railway revolution.