Questions tagged [europe]
For questions relating to the topic of Europe as a whole, or at least a large part of it.
1,147
questions
1
vote
1
answer
133
views
For Schengen visa, can I be flexible with where I'll be traveling/arriving from?
So basically, I am planning to travel to a few European countries later this year. However, my plan before I arrive into Europe is not very clear as of now. So for example in the given itinerary for ...
- 34.5k
4
votes
1
answer
1k
views
Doing laundry in European hostels
I will be staying in hostels while backpacking across Europe. Because adding extra luggage will be expensive, I will have to travel for a couple of weeks with only a small backpack. I have a couple of ...
- 12.1k
11
votes
9
answers
5k
views
Is a 100 euro bill common and perceived as normal?
I think 100 dollar bills are common both in US and outside but not sure about euro. Seems like no?
Asking because apparently having a 500 euro bill makes you look shady and cause hassle according to ...
5
votes
5
answers
3k
views
Electronic Euro Payment for Americans
I travel to Europe once a year: It would be nice to be able to pay electronically in Euros. If one has amassed several thousand Euros. Is there an option (or a better option) than depositing Euros in ...
- 13.2k
-5
votes
3
answers
198
views
Are EU based credit cards useful in or outside EU?
I generally find US credit cards useful everywhere. Mostly because if there's fraudulent activity or scammy merchant, I can get my money back. I don't need the credit but it is good to not tie up cash....
- 15.8k
28
votes
4
answers
29k
views
Is the TSA Lock acceptable in European Airports?
I understand if you travelling in or to the US, you can lock your luggage using the TSA Luggage Lock. (Immigration is still able to open your luggage using their own special keys.)
How about Europe? ...
- 175
1
vote
1
answer
2k
views
Is it illegal for Transavia to sell “connecting” flights without taking responsibility, themselves for the whole trip?
Both flights are Transavia flights, and are sold on Transavia's website as connecting flights.
But connection is "guaranteed" by Dohop.
Is this legal?
- 87
1
vote
1
answer
315
views
Is Dohop reliable?
I used airline's website to book. From X to Y via Z.
I was charged 3 times. 2 for 2 flights, 1 for dohop
Connection is guaranteed by Dohop but title of the email Dohop sent me is "Booking ...
- 83.1k
45
votes
13
answers
8k
views
Which European cities are connected by convenient night boat?
Each year I go on a city trip with some friends, within Europe. We go around five days, and in recent years we've started visiting several cities in that time.
We have a new idea: to cut down on the ...
- 53.7k
5
votes
2
answers
783
views
Europe: procedure when rental car breaks down far from its base
I'm considering renting a car in France for a longish road trip, including crossing into other countries. I was wondering what is the usual way that things work if the car breaks down (either ...
- 8,543
44
votes
4
answers
6k
views
Where can I get information on freighter travel?
I want to go from New York City to any destination in Europe on a freighter. The only place I've found information for doing this requires a round trip. I don't want to go round trip. I want to ...
- 102k
0
votes
0
answers
163
views
Where can I setup a company in Europe to register a car/campervan?
So basically, I am Maltese [EU] resident and I would like to purchase a campervan to travel around Europe but the registration tax for a campervan from the EU here is 50% of evaluated value according ...
60
votes
11
answers
22k
views
Is tipping mandatory at Restaurants and Bars in Germany?
In Bavaria, I paid for my drink, I asked her for "Ruckgeld", but only got the integer part of the money back, the rest of it, she kept it for tip! I looked her in the eye and she understood that I ...
- 1
3
votes
1
answer
139
views
Does "authorized stay" which is not a residency permit nor a visa, count toward the resetting of the 90/180 Schengen rule?
I am in a Schengen country, and I arrived via another Schengen country. I used up most of my time before arriving and this was NOT a Schengen country when I came. It became a Schengen country after I ...
- 407
15
votes
4
answers
3k
views
Compensation for train journey rerouting due to track-work (Sweden–Germany)?
I have an overnight train journey Stockholm–Hamburg, in about 10 days from now, booked through SJ (Swedish railways). I was just notified that due to track works, the train will terminate not at ...
- 1,570
0
votes
3
answers
314
views
Which European Union countries can an Indian citizen with Georgian temporary residence visit without advance application for a visa?
I'm an Indian citizen and do have an Indian passport, presently studying in Georgia, and I possess a temporary resident visa of Georgia for a duration of 5 years which was allotted for study purposes. ...
- 13.8k
3
votes
2
answers
2k
views
Can somebody explain where the three different Luxembourgs are located?
I was putting destination in kayak and came to know that there are three different Luxembourgs. According to kayak it is as below -
Luxembourg - This is apparently the country with orage-white-blue ...
- 658
-2
votes
1
answer
391
views
Water fountain in Europe with jagged sculpture
Does anyone recognize this water fountain in Europe? Best guess is Romania, could be wrong.
- 78.6k
1
vote
1
answer
411
views
How can someone check if they are banned from the Schengen Area after an overstay?
Schengen countries in Europe keep little notes about foreign travelers in their Schengen Information System (SIS). Have no idea what that is, what it contains, or what it looks like.
Whether by this ...
- 15.8k
1
vote
0
answers
109
views
Which options do I have for a 4 days full immersion in history in France OR Italy? [closed]
I will guide a group of Brazilian professional colleagues to Germany for a business expo, later, we will have 4 days to tourist outside Germany and the group decided to visit or France or Italy.
They ...
- 328
1
vote
2
answers
287
views
Highest mountain summit in Western Europe accessible without climbing gear?
I'm trying to find out which is the highest summit in Western Europe that can be reached by a fit hiker without the need for real climbing gear. (Crampons and/or a safety rope to cross ice/snow fields ...
- 1,693
1
vote
1
answer
82
views
Is it possible to obtain a transit visa and board flights with separate PNRs for travel to Italy and return from Vienna via Abu Dhabi?
I have two different PNRs for my flights and I need to travel from India to Italy via Abu Dhabi (Etihad and WizzAir) and return from Vienna to New Delhi via Abu Dhabi (Wizz Air and Etihad). I am ...
- 15.8k
10
votes
3
answers
3k
views
How can an Indian homemaker spouse be guaranteed a Schengen tourist visa?
A relative in India (a practicing doctor) wants to go on a European tour with his wife (also a doctor, but not working; she is preparing for exams). He has been told that his wife may not get a visa ...
- 56.7k
7
votes
9
answers
5k
views
Is it feasible to travel to Stuttgart via Zurich?
I'm preparing to travel to Stuttgart, Germany.
The following map shows cost from my nearest airport to various locations near Stuttgart.
The most economical option seems to be to go to Zurich and get ...
- 9,266
-3
votes
2
answers
313
views
What are the 40,000 destinations that the Eurail Global Pass is giving access to? Train stations? Cities? Something else?
I read on https://www.eurail.com/en/eurail-passes:
Eurail Global Pass: Travel to over 40,000 destinations in 33 countries with our classic Pass, delivered straight to your device.
What are the 40,...
- 56.7k
1
vote
1
answer
142
views
What are the differences between the Eurail Pass and the Interrail Pass, aside from who is eligible to buy them?
https://www.eurail.com/en/help/interested-in-eurailing/do-i-need-a-eurail-or-an-interrail-pass mentions Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass have the same price:
European citizens can use an Interrail ...
- 9,266
6
votes
0
answers
137
views
How to find a missing bag that has been forwarded via a third airline?
I had a flight with Wizzair within Europe and my bag was missing. I made a property irregularity report at the airport for my bag to be delivered to my final destination, which was in another ...
- 81.6k
5
votes
1
answer
3k
views
Do infant seats in the EU have a "suitable for aircraft" label on them?
Do infant/toddler car seats (not boosters) in the EU market have a "suitable for aircraft use" testing/labeling process, akin to that for AU/NZS or FMVSS/CMVSS seats? It is alright if such testing/...
- 5,985
6
votes
1
answer
249
views
Questions about using the interrail pass from Rotterdam to Budapest
So, I bit the bullet and bought an interrail pass. Planning to go from Rotterdam (Dec. 26th) to Budapest.
Here are the details of the route:
07.35-08.12 Rotterdam Centraal - Utrecht Centraal (IC 625)
...
- 98.7k
19
votes
9
answers
6k
views
Where should I travel in Europe if I want to climb a high mountain without equipment?
I'm really into hiking during the last few years. Now I want to climb the highest mountain in Europe that is accessible by a hiker without any alpine tour experience. That means I have no problem ...
- 5,985
1
vote
2
answers
187
views
What's the cheapest (within reasons) way to travel from Hoek van Holland to Mainz with 2 bicycles?
On a Friday in May, I need to travel from Hoek van Holland, Netherlands to Mainz, Germany in one day. I can start Friday early morning and need to be in Mainz in the late afternoon. I'm looking for ...
- 83.1k
19
votes
10
answers
4k
views
Are there European equivalents of "Route 66"
Is there an equivalent to Route 66 available in Europe? Here I am not talking about the actual road with the number 66, but about a "trajectory" with a mythical connotation to its name. I did not ...
- 23.6k
2
votes
1
answer
142
views
Airline asked additional question about compensation for a cancelled flight
Here's the story. I had a short and sweet flight from Toulouse (France) to Amsterdam. I had planned my day based on when I leave Toulouse and arrive Amsterdam. KLM cancelled the flight and offered me ...
- 62.1k
4
votes
2
answers
309
views
Compensation under EU Regulation 261/04 - different airlines on booking, who is responsible?
We booked flights from ABZ-LHR-BKK through EVA Air, with the ABZ-LHR leg provided by British Airways, and the LHR-BKK leg provided by EVA Air - all legs are on the same EVA Air booking.
ABZ-LHR (...
- 62.1k
14
votes
3
answers
9k
views
How can I book the interrail passholder Eurostar fare?
I don't see an option for it online. I'm in Sweden. Do I need to wait until I get to Paris to make a reservation?
- 1,262
0
votes
0
answers
29
views
I want to know about common resident permit [duplicate]
Please is there anyone here who can explain better what the UK government website means by (a Common Resident Permit issued by EEA countries.)
4
votes
1
answer
505
views
Problem with roaming in EU (European operator)
I have a Swedish phone provider and use roaming when traveling in EU. I have noticed that it is slow to connect when turning off airplane mode, often without 4G as default.
As I have a budget/low cost ...
- 3,049
9
votes
1
answer
1k
views
Is it possible at present to get by rail from the EU into Russia?
I wonder if there's still a way of getting into mainland Russia (not the Kaliningrad exclave) from the EU by rail.
Travelling via Ukraine is out of question due to multiple reasons.
Travelling via ...
- 52.1k
0
votes
1
answer
127
views
Is a checkin agent able to print an extended baggage tag?
This coming month I will have a connecting flight nightmare - 2 connections, one of them not on the same airline all with tight timings AND a checked bag. Luckily, all this is within Schengen, the ...
- 37k
11
votes
1
answer
2k
views
Are there more mixed nudist baths like Friedrichsbad in Baden Baden in Europe?
I know that the Friedrichsbad in Baden Baden is a mixed naturist bath (I've been there), but I wonder if there are more mixed nudist baths, hot-springs, thermes or spas like this one.
- 24.6k
17
votes
6
answers
12k
views
Which brand of backpack should I carry so as to not stick out in Europe?
I was wondering what brands of backpacks are popular in Paris, France and Berlin, Germany because I'm the type of traveller that likes to wander under the radar without people knowing that I'm a ...
- 56.7k
4
votes
0
answers
82
views
Delayed bag compensation rights. For flight inside europe
On a flight with Wizzair (low cost european airline). Flight inside european union. The bag is missing now for around 14 days.
The company emailed me. That as my bag is delayed. I can send them ...
- 109
1
vote
1
answer
63
views
I am an Indian & have NL RP Type 1. I am travelling from AMS to London City Airport. Next flight is from LHR n 3.5 hrs. Do I need a transit visa?
I am an Indian & have NL RP Type 1. I am travelling from AMS to London City Airport. Next flight is from LHR n 3.5 hrs. Do I need a transit visa?
Flight details:
BA8450 from Schiphol to London ...
- 83.1k
0
votes
0
answers
165
views
Concerns of future travel and advice [duplicate]
My story is simple but answers are only rejection so far
Applied French visa 2019 after a friend inviting me who I have met in my country fully sponsored trip but documentation was vague like too ...
- 102k
33
votes
14
answers
3k
views
Is there any way to spend a night in a European castle?
I spent a night in a jail converted to a hotel in Switzerland, and it made me wonder if there is a real castle converted to an hotel in Europe.
And with "real" I mean the castle should have a ...
- 200
24
votes
11
answers
8k
views
How common is complimentary drinking water upon request in restaurants in Europe?
When I was in Helsinki, I noticed restaurants there tended to be okay serving water alongside an order free of charge. I've seen this in different restaurants, including McDonalds.
In some cases the ...
- 12.5k
22
votes
3
answers
5k
views
How to find the border crossing time of a train in Europe? (Czech bureaucracy edition)
I'm traveling for work for my company in the Czech republic, and they allow me to take the train, but I need to specify the time that the train crosses each border. Ideally the location too, but that ...
- 12.1k
5
votes
2
answers
984
views
Train Travel advice Lisbon -> Krakow
Can anyone advise me on the best route for traveling via train from Lisbon -> Krakow? Is there some site where I can book the train tickets or search for such routes? I googled around, but I cannot ...
- 310
24
votes
6
answers
8k
views
What dangers should I be aware of when doing a long-distance bike trip through Europe?
The EuroVelo routes from this answer helped me a lot to do some initial planning of my long-distance bike trip through Europe which I hope I can start in November.
I would ride the bike from the ...
CommunityBot
- 1
5
votes
2
answers
425
views
How do I select a beginner destination?
I'm hopeful that I'm being specific enough to avoid being too broad/subjective. I would appreciate any pointers or edits where required to make this question work here.
I am a non-road-warrior/...
- 56.7k