# Travel Chat **URL:** https://community.europetripdeals.com/c/travel-chat/4.md [Latest](https://community.europetripdeals.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.europetripdeals.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.europetripdeals.com/tags.md) --- ## [Welcome to Europe Travel Chat! 👋](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/welcome-to-europe-travel-chat/5)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.europetripdeals.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/welcome-to-europe-travel-chat/5 "2023-09-26T22:15:20Z")
Europe Travel Chat Adventures are better when shared. Explore more, spend less. :speaking\_head: We are excited to launch our Europe Travel Chat community | This forum will allow our EuropeTripDeals.com staff to serve… --- ## [60% Off Lifetime Language Learning with Babbel](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/60-off-lifetime-language-learning-with-babbel/158)
**Author:** [@europetripdeals](https://community.europetripdeals.com/u/europetripdeals)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2025, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/60-off-lifetime-language-learning-with-babbel/158 "2025-03-08T12:46:52Z")
Summer travel season is near! Babbel can help you speak the language like a local. If 10 minutes of bite-sized lessons a day is all it takes to start learning a new language, just think where you could be in 5 years, or… --- ## [Oslo-Copenhagen Could Be Next Route in Europe's Night Train Trend](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/oslo-copenhagen-could-be-next-route-in-europes-night-train-trend/136)
**Author:** [@europetripdeals](https://community.europetripdeals.com/u/europetripdeals)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 3:48am UTC](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/oslo-copenhagen-could-be-next-route-in-europes-night-train-trend/136 "2024-07-12T03:48:28Z")
We wouldn’t be opposed to this idea… :pray: :pray: :heart\_eyes: --- ## [This Is the Most Dangerous European Country to Drive In, According to a New](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/this-is-the-most-dangerous-european-country-to-drive-in-according-to-a-new/128)
**Author:** [@europetripdeals](https://community.europetripdeals.com/u/europetripdeals)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/this-is-the-most-dangerous-european-country-to-drive-in-according-to-a-new/128 "2024-03-27T15:04:38Z")
Several eastern European countries represented prominently here…(and that’s not necessarily a good thing…) --- ## [Shake off winter with these beautiful spring hikes in Europe](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/shake-off-winter-with-these-beautiful-spring-hikes-in-europe/127)
**Author:** [@europetripdeals](https://community.europetripdeals.com/u/europetripdeals)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2024, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/shake-off-winter-with-these-beautiful-spring-hikes-in-europe/127 "2024-03-24T15:39:36Z")
We agree - hiking is a great way to shake off the winter blues and explore the diverse terrain, views, and memories that Europe has to offer… And if you are specifically looking for European hiking tours, we highly re… --- ## [I spent 3 months solo-traveling around Europe. Here are 12 things that](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/i-spent-3-months-solo-traveling-around-europe-here-are-12-things-that/123)
**Author:** [@europetripdeals](https://community.europetripdeals.com/u/europetripdeals)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 1:50am UTC](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/i-spent-3-months-solo-traveling-around-europe-here-are-12-things-that/123 "2024-03-06T01:50:48Z")
Ok…so some of these are pretty obvious to experienced travelers… BUT - there are a few things in here that newer travelers/backpackers might find useful :grinning: :sunglasses: --- ## [This Is the Most Affordable European City for Remote Workers and Digital Nomads](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/this-is-the-most-affordable-european-city-for-remote-workers-and-digital-nomads/122)
**Author:** [@europetripdeals](https://community.europetripdeals.com/u/europetripdeals)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 3:12am UTC](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/this-is-the-most-affordable-european-city-for-remote-workers-and-digital-nomads/122 "2024-03-03T03:12:42Z")
--- ## [Creamfields Festival (UK) Announces 2024 Performer Lineup](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/creamfields-festival-uk-announces-2024-performer-lineup/121)
**Author:** [@europetripdeals](https://community.europetripdeals.com/u/europetripdeals)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/creamfields-festival-uk-announces-2024-performer-lineup/121 "2024-02-28T20:13:48Z")
The Creamfields Festival announced their 2024 lineup today…all of the details are below: Creamfields (UK) August 22-25, 2024 Daresbury, Cheshire, England Official Website | Stubhub | viagogo Nearby: Hotels (Hotels.com… --- ## [15 Friendliest Countries in Europe](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/15-friendliest-countries-in-europe/115)
**Author:** [@europetripdeals](https://community.europetripdeals.com/u/europetripdeals)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2024, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/15-friendliest-countries-in-europe/115 "2024-02-18T17:41:40Z")
Now, remember these things are subjective… :grinning: :sunglasses: --- ## [5 unique wellness experiences in Ireland | Ireland.com](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/5-unique-wellness-experiences-in-ireland-ireland-com/113)
**Author:** [@europetripdeals](https://community.europetripdeals.com/u/europetripdeals)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2024, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/5-unique-wellness-experiences-in-ireland-ireland-com/113 "2024-02-11T14:23:48Z")
Forest bathing? Yes, you can… a trip to the Emerald Isle is a great way to recharge the mind, body and soul… Feeling inspired? Check out our Ireland travel deals page… --- ## [For lovers of travel writing: Travelling through Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia: Five essential reads](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/for-lovers-of-travel-writing-travelling-through-central-and-eastern-europe-and-central-asia-five-essential-reads/112)
**Author:** [@europetripdeals](https://community.europetripdeals.com/u/europetripdeals)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2024, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/for-lovers-of-travel-writing-travelling-through-central-and-eastern-europe-and-central-asia-five-essential-reads/112 "2024-02-10T12:24:42Z")
As the world goes digital, travel writing is increasingly shorter and web-based. Want some wanderlust inspiration in hard-copy form? Check these out… --- ## [10 Best European cities for a Valentine's Day trip](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/10-best-european-cities-for-a-valentines-day-trip/109)
**Author:** [@europetripdeals](https://community.europetripdeals.com/u/europetripdeals)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/10-best-european-cities-for-a-valentines-day-trip/109 "2024-02-08T17:28:47Z")
:heartpulse::heartpulse::heartpulse::heartpulse::heartpulse::heartpulse::heartpulse::heartpulse::heartpulse: --- ## [This Country Has the Lowest Cost of Living in Europe — Making It Perfect for](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/this-country-has-the-lowest-cost-of-living-in-europe-making-it-perfect-for/105)
**Author:** [@europetripdeals](https://community.europetripdeals.com/u/europetripdeals)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 12:03am UTC](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/this-country-has-the-lowest-cost-of-living-in-europe-making-it-perfect-for/105 "2024-02-06T00:03:23Z")
According to the article, here are the Top 5: Spain Italy Portugal Greece Germany --- ## [Glastonbury 2024 headliners – Three major acts odds-on to lead Pyramid Stage](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/glastonbury-2024-headliners-three-major-acts-odds-on-to-lead-pyramid-stage/98)
**Author:** [@europetripdeals](https://community.europetripdeals.com/u/europetripdeals)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2024, 3:30am UTC](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/glastonbury-2024-headliners-three-major-acts-odds-on-to-lead-pyramid-stage/98 "2024-01-13T03:30:01Z")
Should be interesting to see who headlines Glastonbury this year… Coldplay, Dua Lipa, Madonna, Rihanna and more on the shortlist… Get the latest info on our top upcoming European music festivals page. --- ## [Universal Studios explores a potential theme park in U.K](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/universal-studios-explores-a-potential-theme-park-in-u-k/96)
**Author:** [@europetripdeals](https://community.europetripdeals.com/u/europetripdeals)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/universal-studios-explores-a-potential-theme-park-in-u-k/96 "2023-12-22T19:29:52Z")
Hmmm…imagine the possibilities here… --- ## [Home or abroad? Here's where Europeans like to travel in winter](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/home-or-abroad-heres-where-europeans-like-to-travel-in-winter/95)
**Author:** [@europetripdeals](https://community.europetripdeals.com/u/europetripdeals)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2023, 3:29am UTC](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/home-or-abroad-heres-where-europeans-like-to-travel-in-winter/95 "2023-12-16T03:29:55Z")
Hmmm… --- ## [Paris is expanding its Metro public transportation network](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/paris-is-expanding-its-metro-public-transportation-network/90)
**Author:** [@europetripdeals](https://community.europetripdeals.com/u/europetripdeals)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2023, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/paris-is-expanding-its-metro-public-transportation-network/90 "2023-12-05T18:11:49Z")
https://www.cnn.com/travel/paris-new-metro-network/index.html The Grand Paris Express features a new 200-kilometer (120-mile) system that will add four lines and 68 brand-new stations to Paris’ network. \*While this isn… --- ## [Several of the world's most in-demand tourist attractions are in Europe](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/several-of-the-worlds-most-in-demand-tourist-attractions-are-in-europe/88)
**Author:** [@europetripdeals](https://community.europetripdeals.com/u/europetripdeals)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2023, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/several-of-the-worlds-most-in-demand-tourist-attractions-are-in-europe/88 "2023-12-02T19:23:16Z")
You’ll notice one particular continent seems to be dominating this map…in case you are wondering about the cost to visit each site in Europe, here you go - courtesy of our partner Tiqets. #1 - Neuschwanstein Castle (G… --- ## [I traveled to Poland, an underrated destination filled with cheap good food,](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/i-traveled-to-poland-an-underrated-destination-filled-with-cheap-good-food/85)
**Author:** [@europetripdeals](https://community.europetripdeals.com/u/europetripdeals)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2023, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/i-traveled-to-poland-an-underrated-destination-filled-with-cheap-good-food/85 "2023-11-27T21:49:13Z")
Poland is increasingly popular for business and tourism due to its culture, food and affordability. Find travel deals to: Poland Gdansk Krakow Warsaw --- ## [20 Best Places to Live in Europe](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/20-best-places-to-live-in-europe/83)
**Author:** [@europetripdeals](https://community.europetripdeals.com/u/europetripdeals)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2023, 1:26am UTC](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/20-best-places-to-live-in-europe/83 "2023-11-25T01:26:37Z")
Who do you think should be on this list? Here’s who they’ve got… Lisbon, Portugal Vienna, Austria Madrid, Spain Zurich, Switzerland Helsinki, Finland Copenhagen, Denmark Munich, Germany Tallinn, Estonia Dubli… --- ## [France set to lose its title as Europe’s second-most visited country](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/france-set-to-lose-its-title-as-europe-s-second-most-visited-country/81)
**Author:** [@europetripdeals](https://community.europetripdeals.com/u/europetripdeals)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2023, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/france-set-to-lose-its-title-as-europe-s-second-most-visited-country/81 "2023-11-23T19:15:07Z")
France remains an amazing country with tons of places you should visit; but it’s also a credit to the affordability and increasing amenities of Turkey, long known for its fascinating culture and history… --- ## [US to Europe Travel: Flying at Thanksgiving May be Cheaper than you Think](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/us-to-europe-travel-flying-at-thanksgiving-may-be-cheaper-than-you-think/73)
**Author:** [@europetripdeals](https://community.europetripdeals.com/u/europetripdeals)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2023, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/us-to-europe-travel-flying-at-thanksgiving-may-be-cheaper-than-you-think/73 "2023-11-12T13:07:59Z")
--- ## [Visiting 3 (Nordic) European countries in 3 seconds?](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/visiting-3-nordic-european-countries-in-3-seconds/71)
**Author:** [@europetripdeals](https://community.europetripdeals.com/u/europetripdeals)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2023, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/visiting-3-nordic-european-countries-in-3-seconds/71 "2023-11-08T14:54:48Z")
:sweden: :finland: :norway: There is a way to get to where Sweden, Finland and Norway intersect. And you can check three country visits off your bucket list. But it certainly won’t be easy… --- ## [The Train d'Artouste: Europe's highest narrow-gauge train](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/the-train-dartouste-europes-highest-narrow-gauge-train/70)
**Author:** [@europetripdeals](https://community.europetripdeals.com/u/europetripdeals)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/the-train-dartouste-europes-highest-narrow-gauge-train/70 "2023-11-06T17:37:38Z")
The Train d’Artouste can certainly be a once-in-a-lifetime experience through the Pyrenees and in some ways the weather conditions can make each visit even more unique. For those interested, you can check out their we… --- ## [Popular Spanish city plans to ban hotels](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/popular-spanish-city-plans-to-ban-hotels/69)
**Author:** [@europetripdeals](https://community.europetripdeals.com/u/europetripdeals)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2023, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/popular-spanish-city-plans-to-ban-hotels/69 "2023-11-04T22:52:29Z")
An interesting twist on sustainable tourism in the Basque country of San Sebastian, Spain. --- ## [Surfing in Ireland? Of course](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/surfing-in-ireland-of-course/67)
**Author:** [@europetripdeals](https://community.europetripdeals.com/u/europetripdeals)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2023, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/surfing-in-ireland-of-course/67 "2023-11-02T16:58:12Z")
With a coastline of around 3,172 kilometers (1,970 miles), Ireland is well respected in the surfing community - especially on its west coast on the Wild Atlantic Way - around the globe as a prime location to catch some c… --- ## [Revenge travel is coming to an end](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/revenge-travel-is-coming-to-an-end/64)
**Author:** [@europetripdeals](https://community.europetripdeals.com/u/europetripdeals)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2023, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/revenge-travel-is-coming-to-an-end/64 "2023-10-28T12:33:25Z")
https://www.thestreet.com/travel/revenge-travel-is-coming-to-an-end-says-industry-ceo-heres-what-will-replace-it Not that it will necessarily make the lines shorter at popular European attractions… :grinning: But stati… --- ## [5 Most Haunted Places in Ireland](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/5-most-haunted-places-in-ireland/60)
**Author:** [@europetripdeals](https://community.europetripdeals.com/u/europetripdeals)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 12:24am UTC](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/5-most-haunted-places-in-ireland/60 "2023-10-25T00:24:56Z")
The Emerald Isle of Ireland is home to more than just Leprechauns, rainbows & pots of gold…there are definitely a few spooky sites and our staff have even had their own encounters in Dublin. --- ## ['Europe’s answer to the Maldives' for cheap holidays in 2024](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/europe-s-answer-to-the-maldives-for-cheap-holidays-in-2024/59)
**Author:** [@europetripdeals](https://community.europetripdeals.com/u/europetripdeals)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 12:19am UTC](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/europe-s-answer-to-the-maldives-for-cheap-holidays-in-2024/59 "2023-10-25T00:19:01Z")
Albania is an underrated gem and definitely worth checking out if you’d like to go somewhere still off the beaten path. Be sure to check out our Albania and Tirana travel deals pages… --- ## [Halloween 2023: Most Spectacular Haunted Castles in Europe](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/halloween-2023-most-spectacular-haunted-castles-in-europe/56)
**Author:** [@europetripdeals](https://community.europetripdeals.com/u/europetripdeals)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.europetripdeals.com/t/halloween-2023-most-spectacular-haunted-castles-in-europe/56 "2023-10-22T18:55:10Z")
9 Most Spectacular Haunted Castles in Europe Get in the mood at these creepy sites…especially at night! [Next page](https://community.europetripdeals.com/c/travel-chat/4.md?page=1)