Planning a Europe Trip (for Americans) (Travel Lemming Podcast #11)

Americans make a lot of mistakes when visiting Europe. Watch this before your next trip to Europe to avoid them. Travel Lemming founder Nate Hake & co-host Betty talk about visiting Europe from the perspective of American travelers. Learn Nate's #1 tip for maximizing your time in Europe. Nate & Betty also each share their perfect 2 week itinerary for Europe. Plus more like: the best destinations in Europe, when to visit, how to travel on a budget, and common mistakes Americans make.    A special thanks to Tortuga for sponsoring this episode. 👉 Get 10% off at Tortuga: https://travellemming.com/tortuga/   📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com -Things to do in Budapest: https://travellemming.com/best-things-to-do-in-budapest/#6-have-a-drink-on-a-public-transit-boat  -Europe Backpacking Guide: https://travellemming.com/backpacking-europe-travel-guide/  -Backpacking Budget Planner: https://travellemming.com/europe-backpacking-budget/  -When to Visit Europe: https://travellemming.com/best-time-to-travel-to-europe/  -Spain Travel Guides: https://travellemming.com/spain/  -Italy Travel Guides: https://travellemming.com/italy/  -Croatia Travel Guides: https://travellemming.com/croatia/  -UK Travel Guides: https://travellemming.com/united-kingdom/  -France Travel Guides: https://travellemming.com/france/   💻 Perspectives from TravelLemming.com - Traveling overland in Europe: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/forget-flying-traveling-overland-is-the-best-way-to-see-europe/  -Betty's mistakes solo traveling in Europe: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/ugly-side-of-solo-travel/  -You can't "do" Europe: https://travellemming.com/opinion/why-you-cannot-do-europe/  -Hostels in your 30s: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/youth-hostels-in-your-30s/    🎙️ Other Links Mentioned:  -ETIAS Travel Authorization System: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/what-etias_en  -UK Travel Authorization System: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta  -Nate in New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/09/travel/how-the-heat-in-europe-is-affecting-travel.html  #Europe #EuropeTravel #EuropeTips Segment Timestamps 00:00:00 – Intro & Teaser 00:00:48 – Meet the Hosts 00:01:21 – Episode Overview & Who This Is For 00:03:07 – Tip #1: Open-Jaw Itineraries 00:07:50 – Schengen Zone & New Visa Rules 00:12:30 – Sponsor: Tortuga Backpacks 00:13:17 – Getting Around Europe 00:20:04 – When to Visit 00:24:26 – Our Top 5 Countries 00:28:41 – Favorite Cities 00:31:31 – Best Experiences 00:36:07 – Hidden Gems & Bucket Lists 00:38:51 – Two-Week Sample Itineraries 00:44:20 – Biggest Mistakes & Key Tips 00:52:20 – Safety & Budget Tips 00:58:50 – Final Thoughts 01:00:59 – Wrap-Up