Europe’s most iconic cities don’t fail travelers—crowds, timing, and expectations do. This post breaks down why Americans often regret visiting famous destinations and how to experience them better by avoiding the people highway, slowing down, and choosing smarter paths through places everyone thinks they already know.

Planning a trip to Europe? Here’s your essential guide of travel tips, including do's and don'ts for first-time travelers. From tipping etiquette to surviving the lack of ice in your soda, these tips will help you travel like a pro.

When choosing a European hotel, there are typically two areas where travelers can get confused - the sizes of the beds and the star ratings of the hotel. A double bed is not the same size of a double bed in the U.S.