More of Our Favorite Trip Planning Resources
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Planning ahead for your dream trip to Europe is more than practical — it also makes the fun last longer. With thousands of articles about European destinations, plus travel tips for packing light, transportation, sleeping and eating, money matters and more, all of our online trip planning resources may seem a bit overwhelming. To help you jump start your planning, we've put together a list of links to our favorite trip planning resources.
Select from the links below or see the whole works at Plan Your Trip.
- Travel Tips
A large collection of tips on a variety of topics from sleeping and eating to health and safety. - Timing Your Trip: Travel Throughout the Year
When should you go — peak season, shoulder season or off-season? - What is a Back Door...and how can I find one of my own?
Get a sneak peek at Rick's favorite "back door" places and learn how to find your own. - Our Graffiti Wall
Learn all about Europe on our lively message board for European travelers. - Rick's Packing List
Pack light and right with this comprehensive list of everything you need to bring with you.


