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Why Use Trekking Poles?

Why Use Trekking Poles?

Do your European Travel Plans include good hikes? Trekking poles, hiking poles, walking sticks, whatever you want to call them, they can make hiking in all conditions a more fun, safe, and enjoyable experience.

Keen Targhee III Hiking Shoe Review

Keen Targhee III Hiking Shoe Review

Good hiking shoes are an important item to pack when you are making travel plans to Europe or arranging great hikes elsewhere. This Euro Travel Coach review is of my favorite hiking shoe, the Keen Targhee III, which is versatile for travel and hiking.

Catching Up with the Vagabonds: Pandemic Edition

Catching Up with the Vagabonds: Pandemic Edition

Vagabonding during a pandemic is hard. Living out of a suitcase, couch surfing, national parks, and road trips. See how Euro Travel Coach travels and copes during trying times.

20 Great Wines Under $30

20 Great Wines Under $30

Need a hand choosing a wine? Here are 20 wines under $30 to help you pick out your next bottle.

Comparing Barolo and Barbaresco Wines

Comparing Barolo and Barbaresco Wines

Barolo and Barbaresco wine are both made from the nebbiolo grape, but they are uniquely different. Learn more about the comparison between these wonderful deep, rich red Italian wines from Piedmont.

Travel - Where Do We Go From Here?

Travel - Where Do We Go From Here?

European travel planning will change after the Coronavirus crisis is over. Euro Travel Coach offers ideas about what to look for in the future of travel to European countries.

Isolation: A Perfect Cocktail for Quarantine

Isolation: A Perfect Cocktail for Quarantine

What are you doing in quarantine? I created a new cocktail recipe! Check it out here.

My Reflections on Our Time in Italy during Coronavirus

My Reflections on Our Time in Italy during Coronavirus

We spent two weeks in Northern Italy while the Coronavirus escalated exponentially. We are home in self quarantine and it has given me time to reflect on what it all means.

Musings on Traveling in Europe in the New Decade

Musings on Traveling in Europe in the New Decade

It’s a new year, a new decade. Where is your next trip to Europe taking you? Find out what we are thinking about our travel plans.

Five Days in Bucharest

Five Days in Bucharest

Bucharest, Romania is an amazing city. You will enjoy including it in your Custom Europe Travel Itinerary. We spent five days exploring Bucharest, Romania and still want more. Find our our favorite sites, places to stay, where to eat, and what we learned about this incredible city.

The Euro Travel Coach Top Ten Things To Do In Budapest

The Euro Travel Coach Top Ten Things To Do In Budapest

Budapest Trip Planning is made easy with this great list of the best Budapest has to offer. This amazing city has fantastic food, excellent wine, superb culture, extraordinary history and comfortable accommodations. Enjoy this top 10 list to plan a great trip to Budapest!

Taking Italian Classes in Italy

Taking Italian Classes in Italy

Want to learn Italian in Italy? Ready to take immersive Italian language courses? Enjoy reading about our experience taking Italian classes in SIena, Italy.

Euro Travel Coach Best of Europe 2018-19

Euro Travel Coach Best of Europe 2018-19

As you dream about your own Europe Custom Travel Itinerary, enjoy our wrap-up spotlighting some the highlights of our time in Europe in 2018-2019.

Comparing Brunello and Vino Nobile Wines

Comparing Brunello and Vino Nobile Wines

The Val' d’Orcia is home to two of Italy’s most important wines - Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Find out what these incredible wines have in common and makes this area so special.

Our Best Travel Gear for 2018

Our Best Travel Gear for 2018

Travel clothes, gear, and gadgets. Find out what we added to our suitcases this year to make traveling easier and more comfortable.

Euro Travel Coach Best of Europe 2017-18

Euro Travel Coach Best of Europe 2017-18

We have compiled a list of our absolute favorite spots, events, museums, concerts, cities, restaurants and more of our nine months traveling across Europe.

The Euro Travel Coach Top Ten Things To Do In Berlin

The Euro Travel Coach Top Ten Things To Do In Berlin

Your Germany Travel Planning will likely include time in Berlin. In order to maximize your time, check out our Top Ten Things to Do in this historic and vibrant city.

Noma Pop-Up Under the Bridge

Noma Pop-Up Under the Bridge

Remember to include special restaurants in your Europe Travel Plans. Noma has been named one of the top restaurants in the world many times and while their main site is getting a make over the staff has created this pop up restaurant literally under a bridge in Copenhagen.

Our Grand Tour of Europe Begins!

Our Grand Tour of Europe Begins!

And, we’re off! Euro Travel Coach heads out on our crazy adventure of traveling nine months in Europe. Follow us as we pick grapes in the Piedmont region of Italy and beyond.