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Tips and Tricks from Season Seven 2025: Europe

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Transatlantic · Summer · 15 nightsFrom Fort LauderdaleVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We share those tips with you in the hopes that one or two of them help you with your travels.

I don't ever need to stay in a large dormatory room again. I experienced it. That was fine.

We don't normally consider ourselves cruisers or um signing up for package tours cuz part of the fun is doing all that planning.

Pack light. So, over in Europe, you'll probably find you're going to be carrying around your luggage a lot more than you would when you travel in the States.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Limit international travels to 3 months or less for better insurance options.
✓Use bank ATMs for cash withdrawals to get better exchange rates and avoid fees.
✓Always pay in the local currency when using credit cards to avoid poor exchange rates.
✓Pack light and use packing cubes for organization.
✓Research and book popular attractions ahead of time to avoid missing out.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Finding travel insurance for long trips — Limit trips to 3 months or less, and consider companies like Aliance for coverage.
Managing currency exchange and fees — Use bank ATMs, pay in local currency, and get a credit card with no international fees.
Packing for multiple seasons and long duration — Pack light, use packing cubes, and hand wash clothes daily.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the key tips for traveling in Europe?
QHow to handle travel and health insurance for long trips?
QWhat are the best ways to exchange money and avoid fees?
QHow to choose phone plans for international travel?
QWhat are the lodging options and how to save on expenses?

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Port Highlights

Amsterdam2½ Happy Bacon
Dublin2 Happy Bacon
Top: Ferry from Hollyhead to Dublin
London2½ Happy Bacon
Top: White Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury
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At the end of every travel season, we look back and list our lessons learned along the way. We share those tips with you in the hopes that one or two of them help you with your travels. Here is our list of tips from our Season Seven: Europe. Timeline: Tip One: Travel and Health Insurance - 1:17 Tip Two: Exchanging Money - 6:36 Tip Three: Phone Plans - 14:25 Tip Four: Lodging Options - 23:39 Tip Five: Cruises and Packaged Tours - 28:18 Tip Six: Packing - 35:46 Tip Seven: Transportation - 43:46 Tip Eight: Staying Informed - 1:09:34 Tip Nine: Booking Attractions - 1:15:08 Related Videos: Packing for Europe: https://youtu.be/YYbWQOHiT6A Packing for TMB: https://youtu.be/wgQdkACkn-A Read our related blog post (including a bonus Tip Ten): https://www.redtaillodge.com/blog/tips-and-tricks-from-season-seven-2025-europe Our gear page: https://redtaillodge.com/gear/ Visit Backroad Buddies website and other social media channels at: * Backroad Buddies website: https://redtaillodge.com * https://www.facebook.com/backroadbuddies *Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/webapps/shoppingcart?flowlogging_id=b93b609a3af9d&mfid=1559531068745_b93b609a3af9d#/checkout/openButton –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Music from artlist.io Ohio - Low Light –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Copyright © 2026 RedTail Lodge Media, LLC