August Travel News
Hi from Rick: Beating the Heat in Europe
These days, when I travel to Europe in the summer, I'm prepared to sweat. Thanks to the impact of climate change, Europe is getting hotter and hotter.
Heat waves have already shattered records in many parts of Europe. As we enter one of the hottest months of the year — and as I prepare for my trip to northern Italy later this month — I'm brainstorming ways to keep cool. The following practical tips are just some of the strategies our tour guides use to prevent our groups from wilting — and they work great for independent travelers, too.
I long prided myself on not needing air-conditioning. But recently, I've been prioritizing AC when choosing accommodations for summer travel. Places that historically never needed AC — Scandinavia, the Low Countries, Ireland, and so on — are retrofitting old hotels to stay cool during heat waves… Read more
