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An Outstanding 4 Day Paris itinerary

An Outstanding 4 Day Paris itinerary

When you are Planning a trip to Europe, or Planning a trip to France, you may want to include Paris. Follow this Outstanding 4-Day Paris Itinerary for an amazing experience. Use this guide to make the most of your time in Paris, the City of Lights.

A Quest to Find the Best Gelato in Italy

A Quest to Find the Best Gelato in Italy

When you plan your Trip to Italy as part of a Europe Travel Itinerary, include time to eat lost of gelato! Here are some of our favorite Gelato Shops in Italy and our quest to find the best. Include some of these on your Italy Travel Itinerary!

Let’s Spritz It Up with Simple Summer Italian Cocktails

Let’s Spritz It Up with Simple Summer Italian Cocktails

While you are Planning a Trip to Italy or dreaming about Travel to Europe, enjoy our favorite summer cocktail, a Campari Spritz

Tips for Traveling with Happy Kids

Tips for Traveling with Happy Kids

Are you creating a Travel Itinerary to Europe or somewhere else in the world with kids? If you’re reading this, it probably means you are at least contemplating, a Trip with your Children. Traveling with Kids can be some of the most rewarding travel of your life. With some careful planning and preparation, and a carefully unique, kid-focused Travel Itinerary you can plan an enriching trip you and your kids will remember the rest of your lives.

Eating In, On the Road

Eating In, On the Road

When we create a Custom Travel Itinerary to Europe, we sometimes include nights when our clients, or we, can cook on our own. Recreating local dishes in France, Italy, Ireland and the UK makes us feel even closer to the culture. Check out our experience cooking in an AirBnB on an Italy Travel Itinerary we enjoyed before a small group trip to Tuscany.

How to Pack Like A Pro

How to Pack Like A Pro

When you are planning a Trip to Europe, you will want to know what to pack. Use this blog as a tool to help you pack well for your Europe Travel Itinerary. Greg shares his packing tips for Travel to Italy, France, the United Kingdom, Ireland and the rest of Europe.

Two Great Hikes in Val d’Orcia, Tuscany

Two Great Hikes in Val d’Orcia, Tuscany

When you are Planning a Trip to Tuscany, consider Hiking in the Val d’Orcia. These are two of our favorite hikes that you can include in your Italy Travel Itinerary that give you a real sense of the beauty of Tuscany.

Greg’s Chex Mix for the Holidays

Greg’s Chex Mix for the Holidays

As you think about Travel Plans to Europe, enjoy our family holiday tradition. Greg makes his very special Chex Mix recipe when we are in the US and when we are traveling in Europe. Now you can make it too! Merry Christmas from Euro Travel Coach!

Why You Want to Visit the Dolomites in Italy

Why You Want to Visit the Dolomites in Italy

When you Plan a Trip to Italy, we suggest visiting the Dolomites, especially if you like to hike. There are so many reasons why you want to include the Dolomites in your Italy Travel Itinerary! Find out why people come from all over the world for outstanding scenery, amazing hikes, and great food in the Italian Dolomites.

How to Hike the Cinque Terre

How to Hike the Cinque Terre

Your Italy Travel Itinerary may include the Cinque Terre, which is a paradise for day hiking. Learn How to Hike the Cinque Terre by reading about the best hikes, which trails are open, and how to get a pass for the Cinque Terre Card. We recommend that your Cinque Terre itinerary include some amazing hikes, and this is a great guide to set you on your way!

The Loire Valley: A Fantastic 3 Day Itinerary

The Loire Valley: A Fantastic 3 Day Itinerary

When you are Planning a Trip to France, you may want to include The Loire Valley in your itinerary. This 3 Day Loire Valley Itinerary shares where to stay and what to see, do, eat, and drink! The area is known for its lovely chateaux, delicious wine and food, village markets, and idyllic countryside.

Things to do in Venice (Italy) in 48 Hours

Things to do in Venice (Italy) in 48 Hours

This 48 Hour Venice Itinerary will help you have an amazing trip! When you are Planning a Trip to Italy you may want to include Venice as one of your destinations. This guide shares great ideas for Things to Do in Venice in 48 Hours.

Euro Travel Coach Best of Europe Pandemic Edition

Euro Travel Coach Best of Europe Pandemic Edition

When Planning a Trip to Europe, it’s fun to see where others have traveled, and Create Your European Travel Itinerary accordingly. This Euro Travel Coach blog is our Best of Europe Pandemic Edition. We share hotels, restaurants, wineries, cities, hikes, tours, and more, and include a special North American Addendum!

An Insider’s Short List of Favorite Barolo Wines

An Insider’s Short List of Favorite Barolo Wines

See this insider’s guide to our favorite Barolo wine picks from Piedmont, Italy. The Nebbiolo grape makes this one of the best wines in the world.

Layering Clothes for Day Hiking

Layering Clothes for Day Hiking

When Planning a Trip to Europe or the US, the key to packing light and still being prepared for hiking in any weather is layering. Read our latest blog to find out how to layer for day hiking all over the world.

Our Favorite Water Bottles for Hiking

Our Favorite Water Bottles for Hiking

Whether you are planning a trip to Europe or a US national park, staying hydrated during a hike can make or break a day on the trail. Read here to find our favorite water bottles for hiking!

Best Backpacks for Day Hiking

Best Backpacks for Day Hiking

When you are making your Travel Plans to Europe or destinations in the US, you will want to consider which small backpacks to include for day hiking. These are our favorites and why.

Tilley Mashup Airflo Hat Review

Tilley Mashup Airflo Hat Review

Should you spend $90 on a hat when you are Planning to Travel to Europe or go hiking? If it is a Tilley Mashup Airflo the answer is yes. Read more to find out why.

Visiting and Hiking Orcas Island

Visiting and Hiking Orcas Island

Orcas Island is an amazing place to visit and hike and is considered the crown jewel of the San Juan Islands. Read our travel planning suggestions of the best hikes, food and things to do on Orcas Island.