Balance the hotspots with local insider tips
Travel Europe like a local
Guess what? I just booked my ticket to Madrid! In 3 weeks I'm off to Spain for the second time.
My travel philosophy may be a bit different than other Creators you know. My differentiator is experiencing Europe like a local – an approach that demands revisiting countries repeatedly, diving deep into their culture and uncovering the best of the main attractions, but more importantly the beautiful experiences that only locals know about.
Madrid's usually a quick stop for most travellers, like 3-4 days tops. But not for me! I'm planning on two weeks. Why? Because I want to go beyond the famous stuff everyone sees. I'm here to dig into the neighbourhoods and find the things only locals know about.
Expect updates on the top hotspots, sure, but also get ready for the inside scoop on hidden spots and awesome eats that aren't in the guidebooks.
Speaking of guidebooks, that's usually where I share all of that insider information. Purchase a digital Destination Guide from me and know you are getting a comprehensive overview, the best travel tips and information you need to travel like a local.
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✈️TRAVEL HACK
- I make a Post-it with the address of the place I am staying before my flight touches down. Upon landing, I immediately hand it to my Taxi Driver as s/he takes my bags. It saves time worrying about language issues. And, the driver keeps it and adds it to their GPS.
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✈️TRAVEL TIP
Take a photo of your passport, credit card, and any other important documents and email it to yourself. If anything happens to these while you’re travelling you'll be able to retrieve them.
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PLAN YOUR TRIP TO PORTUGAL
I’ve got many articles featuring the country's two favourite cities of Lisbon and Porto including the incredible beaches of the Algarve, the rural landscape of the Alentejo region and the beautiful wine country of Douro Valley -- and of course Portugal travel tips!
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✈️TRAVEL ADVICE
- Reduce your germs! Protect yourself as much as possible by using disinfecting wipes on your hands and your airplane seat once you get settled (the tray and seat buckle are the most ridden with germs). Because they're not liquid, like hand sanitizer, wipes will also not count toward your carry-on liquid limit.
“Insta snapshot, just for you!”
This week on Instagram I shared
- reel: 3 places to escape the crowds in Montmartre Paris
- reel: what Paris looks like in March
- photos: 7 day trips from Berlin by train in under 2 hours
Follow the inspiration over on Instagram →
My Go-to Trip Planning Resources
Access the full list of recommended Travel Planning Resources on my website, but here are a few of my all-time favourites:
- For my hotel, flights, and car rentals use Expedia
- To get around Europe, I always travel by train, and if not possible I will rent a car
- For accommodations, my first choice is always Plum Guide. If I don't see anything available, my following two choices are VRBO (the same properties on Airbnb, but without the added booking fees) or Booking.com for quick hotel stays
- Pre-book entrance tickets and tours with Get Your Guide
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