April in Madrid features cold nights and early mornings with cool to comfortable afternoons. Skies are more likely to be sunny than cloudy. Temperatures Daytime high temperatures tend to be around 16-17 C (61-63 F) early in the month, warming to 20-21 C (68-70 F) near the end of the month. A few of the […]
Budapest in April tends to have cold nights with cool to comfortable afternoons. Temperatures Daytime high temperatures will tend to be around 13-15 C (55-59 F) early in April, warming to 17-20 C (63-68 F) near the end of the month. A few of the warmer afternoons, especially later in the month, can reach up […]
March in Madrid features cool afternoons and cold nights with relatively dry weather. Temperatures Daytime highs tend to be near 14-15 C (57-59 C) early in March, warming to 17-18 C (63-64 F) near the end of the month. A few of the warmer afternoons can reach up near 23 C (73 F) with the […]
Lisbon was one of several countries I visited during a trip around southern Europe and because its currency is the euro, it was easy to travel between nearby European Union countries without having to exchange currency. However, If you’re traveling from another part of the world or EU nations that have opted out of using […]
The quick answer is the euro. Until 2002 the Netherlands used the Dutch guilder or gulden. Luckily, those hoarding old guilder notes under the mattress have until 2032 to exchange them for euros at the national De Nederlandsche Bank! As far as travelers are concerned, euros are what you will be dealing with in Amsterdam, […]
March in Budapest remains mostly cloudy and cold. Temperatures Daytime high temperatures tend to 7-9 C (45-48 F) early in the month, warming gradually to 12-14 C (54-57 F) near the end of the month. A couple of the warmer afternoons, especially near the end of the month, can reach up to near 19 C […]
As someone who has backpacked around Europe before and after the creation of the Euro, I am pleased to tell you Vienna now uses the euro - and boy, what a difference it makes! Gone are the days of exchanging back and forth between currencies in many bordering countries. From Austrian schillings to French francs […]
Taking a taxi in Rome is much like using one in many other countries, with a few key differences that we explain in this post. Once you know how the taxi system works, you should have no problem taking taxis if you want to! In this post, we go over how to get a taxi, […]
Depending on where you decide to travel around the world, you can expect most countries to have their own standards for electrical devices. If you’re planning to bring an electric shaver or other devices that require electricity, you might need to bring a power adapter. Not only do the plugs and sockets look different, but […]
If you’re planning a trip to Rome or another popular tourist destination in Italy, it’ll be important to consider exchanging some of your cash into the currency used throughout the entire country. In this post, we’ll combine tips from our Rome tour guides with useful information about the type of money used in Italy to […]
Our guides are always being asked about the best things to do in every city where they offer their services, including free walking tours in Lisbon. We’ve used a lot of their advice to compile this list of fun and interesting activities to enjoy in Lisbon throughout the month of January. Even though it’s cold […]
This post provides a comprehensive overview of Denmark’s currency, valuable information on exchanging currency, current exchange rates, and the best locations to exchange money. It's important to note that the Danish almost solely pay for purchases electronically and don’t tip. You'll want to think hard about how much cash you’ll actually need on your trip […]
February in Madrid tends to be cold but relatively dry. Temperatures Daytime high temperatures will tend to be around 11-12 C (52-53 F) early in the month, gradually warming to 13-14 C (56-57 F) near the end of the month. A few of the warmer afternoons, especially near the end of this month, can reach […]
February in Budapest tends to be cloudy and very cold, however, a few milder days can occur late in the month. Temperatures Daytime high temperatures tend to be around 3-5 C (37-41 F) early in the month, warming to 6-8 C (43-46 F) near the end of the month. A few of the warmer afternoons, […]
You must have heard that Budapest, the capital city of Hungary, is a city known for its rich history, stunning architecture, thermal baths, vibrant cultural scene, and delicious cuisine. Unfortunately, it's also quite common for our tour guides to be asked whether or not Budapest is safe, so we've compiled some of their best tips […]
Paris is a wonderful city to visit, but a lot of travelers have concerns about how safe it is for tourists. While we understand your concern, the truth is that this European destination is a beautiful, safe city to visit for the most part. Even so, our tour guides still have plenty of tips and […]
