Category: Europe
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What is the EES? What You Need to Know About the New Entry/Exit System (EES) Entry Process for Travel in Europe
The European Union has been working for some years to implement new entry initiatives for travelers visiting the Schengen Area, including the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) and the soon to be in effect Entry/Exit System (EES). What is the EES? Europe’s new digital border system, the Entry/Exit System or EES, will be gradually…
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12 Day Classic Spain Itinerary: A Journey Through an Incredible Country
Spain and Italy are the two requests I receive the most for travelers wanting to visit Europe. I’ve done various iterations of Spain itineraries over the years, but this prospective client wanted the Classic Spain experience with a lot of free time to explore independently. They did Madrid to Seville to Barcelona, with a couple…
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Rome Three Day Itinerary: Spend 3 Incredible Days in the Eternal City of Rome
I read about Italy a lot in Facebook groups and travel forums and I often see comments that recommend skipping Rome completely or just flying in and out of Rome and not spending any time there. And while everyone is entitled to their own opinions, especially if you have been to Rome and didn’t enjoy…
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Visit La Sagrada Familia: What You Should Know Before Planning Your Trip to Fascinating Barcelona
Heading to Spain and thinking about adding La Sagrada Familia to your Barcelona itinerary? Here’s what you should know before you visit La Sagrada Familia. La Sagrada Familia is one of the most visited sights in Spain and certainly the most popular tourist attraction in Barcelona. The basilica welcomes about 13,000 visitors a day and…
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Yes, There is a Vatican Dress Code: What Should You Wear at Churches in Europe?
Yes, there is a Vatican dress code! There are dress codes or expectations of dress and decorum according to custom at other religious sites, like the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. It’s important to know ahead of time what the guidelines are when visiting churches in Europe. Introduction: Oh…