5 things to plan when going on a trip to Europe

Europe is enchanting, creative, fantastic, romantic, lovely, historic, splendid, and inspirational. We'll stop there since there aren't enough words in the vocabulary to adequately depict Europe's beauty. However, if you are new to foreign travel, you may feel a bit bewildered when it comes to organizing a vacation to Europe.

Following are five things to plan when going on a trip to Europe:

Plan your Budget

Establishing an appropriate budget is one of the first things to do before you start limiting down your options for a vacation. It’s one thing to conceive of a budget in your head, and another entirely to put one on paper. On a whiteboard, write your budget and then arrange your trip around it. So, if you already know your budget, it will be much easier to come to a decision if you intend on doing something relevant to your vacation.
A budget traveler likes adventure.. a luxury traveler creates comfort zone everywhere they go.
An important tip – keep that extra amount for incidentals. There’s temptation galore .

Plan when to go

Going on a Europe trip, or any holiday is heavily reliant on the number of days you have available. We find it difficult to take extended vacations, including a trip to Europe, because of strict holiday restrictions at work.

There are four distinct seasons in Europe. Spring is from March to May, Summer is from June to August, Autumn is from September to October, and Winter is from November to February. Because Europe’s peak season is in the summer, costs and crowds will be higher. The best time to visit Europe is during the shoulder seasons (Spring and Autumn) when crowds are lighter and the weather is milder.
Seasons Change but the Beauty of Europe is a constant

Choose Destination and an itinerary

Start exploring places that would best fit your interests now that you know your budget and the season you will be visiting. While you’re at it, consider the following questions. Are you interested in history, art, or culture? Or maybe you’re looking for adventure?
Continue on to the list of popular European festivals to discover whether you truly want to be a part of one of them. The next step is to arrange the itinerary. Make sure you leave enough time to visit each place when organizing your schedule. You’ll never be able to always travel at rapid rates. Especially while visiting a large city such as Paris, London, Milan or Barcelona.
Travel on a Tuesday or a Wednesday you get better deals.
If you enjoy fine dining restaurants in season time get booked weeks in advance. They all allow online booking so do that so you are not disappointed.

Flight Bookings

While there is no set deadline for booking flights, it is recommended that you do it 10 to 12 weeks in advance. If your schedule is a proper loop with the start and finish destinations being the same, look for normal round-trip flights. One-way flights are usually more expensive than round-trip flights. One-way flights, on the other hand, are the greatest option if you want more flexibility with your itinerary.
If you want to save money on airline tickets, the easiest way to do it is to keep track of flight pricing.

Have your Documents Ready

First and foremost, if you’re not travelling within the EU, you’ll need a passport. It can take four to six weeks to receive one if you don’t have one, so make sure you get one ahead of time. This passport will be required when you check-in for your flight.
A valid driver’s licence is also required, and in certain European nations, an international driver’s licence is required to drive in their country.

Quick tips
1. Carry comfortable walking footwear . Europe is best seen on foot
2. Travel light - don’t worry if you forget some clothes etc there’s shopping at every corner. Hotel rooms are small so better small suitcases
3. If you are going for a festival buy your tickets online . Ques on ground at venue are insane
4. Keep your wallets n phones on the inside pocket . Better safe than sorry
5. I never forget my selfie stick . No selfie control it’s simply a picturesque world
TRAVEL IS AN INVESTMENT IN YOURSELF - Take that Trip!