If It's Tuesday It Must Be
Belgium!
 ow to plan your
European vacation. Just remember those "three little words". No, not, "I
love you"! ...
Interests
Time MoneyPlanning Your Trip
 on't be a slave to your plan, but you will enjoy
your trip more if you invest a little time before you invest your money. Some rationale as
to why you may want to plan your visit a bit.
Budgeting your Trip
 ou'll enjoy your vacation more
if you don't spend more than you can afford. Here's how to do it.
Currency Exchange 'Cheatsheet'
 ike to carry coversion
rates with you on your trip? Build your own tables for the countries you'll be visiting.
Best Travel Books
 ooks are still the best source of information
for planning a trip, and you can take them (or parts) with you. Here, our favorites, and a
way to buy them at a discount (usually) without rising from your seat.
 Favorite Recipes
 ood is one of our
favorite enjoyments traveling in Europe. Here, a few of our favorite recipes.
Useful Travel Sites
 he web has made trip planning easier. Vitually all the
information you need to know is there. These are the most generally useful sites we've
found to help with a European trip.
Dress for Success...
he success of your vacation, that is. Here's what has worked for us
in dressing for a vacation in Europe.
Why Visit Rome or Switzerland?
here's lots to choose from in Europe. Here are some
reasons to think of Rome and Switzerland first.
Package Tours
 s a tour the best way for you to enjoy Europe? We've
put together some thoughts on the pros and cons. If you decide a tour is best, you'll find
some ideas for questions you should ask before choosing one.
Language Skills
ow much language do you
need for your visit to Western Europe? Not necessarily much, but you'll be surprised how
just a bit of language knowledge can greatly enhance your visiting pleasure.
Travelers' Notebook
ravel stories about France, Slovenia, Portugal, Greece, Germany, Austria, Malta, England and,
yes, our favorites, Italy and Switzerland, as seen through the eyes of others. Selected
tales about spots in The Americas as well. You'll find some of the best travel writing on
the web in these pages.
Topical Index
& Table of Contents
 an't find the page you saw on your last visit?
They're all here, by subject or alphabetically.
Writing for TWEnJ
 very traveler has their story; experiences worth
sharing. The web and Traveling With Ed and Julie provide an opportunity for everyone.
Why Make Plans?
 ust in case you overlooked the first link to trip
planning, this is a second chance to find out why you shouldn't just 'wing it.
Packing
for a European Vacation
 hat to pack? How much to pack? Our thoughts, and those of a couple of
experienced experts.
Booking Hotels
on the Internet
he 'net is great for
finding hotel recomendations. Is it the best way to book them? Our answer may surprise
you.
Vacation Apartment Rentals
or many an apartment may seem a desirable alternative to a hotel or
other type of accommodation on a European holiday.
About TWEnJ
hy did we create this site? Good question.
Sometimes we wonder ourselves. 
Beware of Tourist!
ake a minute to
enjoy a humorous tongue in cheek look at American tourists.
Avoid Lost Luggage
 ut the odds in your
favor and help assure you have your luggage on your trip.
Money-Saving
Ideas on Airfares
Travelers' Checks: Why Bother?
 any would have you
think these are outdated. We think not!
Car vs. Train - A
Debate?
 ome treat this like an issue
of war or peace. It's not. It's simply a question of which works best for a particular
trip.
Handling Jet Lag
 little effort
on the way over and in the first couple of days will give you more energy to enjoy your
trip to Europe.
Currency
Exchange Rates
onfused? Or want
a forecast for next year? Don't worry about them! Let us explain why. |
Money and Exchange
ow much money to take? Change money before I leave? Take travelers' checks?
Use ATMS? Use credit cards? What's best?
Also
...
The Euro
- Europe's New Currency
 ational currency in eleven European countries will be replaced by the
euro between now and mid-2002. How will this affect you? And now? Here's a basic primer
for travelers.
Change
for Good
ut your leftover
foreign coins to good use.
European Weights and Measures
mportant to know about meters, liters and Celsius? Europeans understand few
Americans speak a European language well and will work with you. But most of the world
uses the Metric System (SI). You'll leave an impression of being uneducated if you don't
understand distances, weights and temperatures.
Orchids and Onions
e do hear from our readers after their trips. Take a look at what
they have to say after they've taken our advice ... new ideas, helpful tips, and other
impressions. And, you may find someone you'll want to write to for additional ideas about
how better to enjoy your trip.
Been There ...
And We'd Do It Again!
n occasional 'column' of travel advice from Ed and Julie and other
experienced travelers that may help make your travel experience top-notch.
Worried
About
Looking Like a Tourist?
t's not clothes that mark some tourists as undesirable, but behavior. Here
are some commonsense tips to making ourselves welcome guests.
Traveling With Children
hatever their age, get them
involved in planning ... now!
A Quickie Phrase
'Book'
dozen or so handy phrases for you to use in three languages.
A Quickie Phrase
'Book'
dozen or so handy phrases for you to use in three languages.
Choosing a Travel Agent
knowledgeable travel agent
may be the best guide to enjoying a successful trip. Your job is to find the right travel
agent, and help them do their job in finding the right combination of itinerary, price,
schedule, value and flexibility.
knowledgeable travel agent
may be the best guide to enjoying a successful trip. Your job is to find the right travel
agent, and help them do their job in finding the right combination of itinerary, price,
schedule, value and flexibility.
Travel
Consultants
here's
a 'new breed' of 'travel agent' whose experience and training should assure you get the
best value possible from your trip. You'll pay a fee, but it will be worthwhile if you
choose well.
MAP Stars in Your Quad?
otel terms demystified, like
stars ( ),
European Plan, Moderate Tourist, and Singles, Doubles, Twins and Quads, as well as info on
showers, tubs and bidets.
European Trains
 nlike their North American counterparts, European train services are convenient,
up-to-date, and they run often and quickly. For many seasoned travelers, they're the best
way to roam about Europe. Here's an expert's 'how to' guide.
Civilized Adventures
itting at a tour bus window watching the scenery go
by is boring? Not quite ready to climb Everest? Here's a travel philosophy to intrigue
you.
Trip Planning on the Internet
Civilized Adventures
itting at a tour bus window watching the scenery go
by is boring? Not quite ready to climb Everest? Here's a travel philosophy to intrigue
you.
Trip Planning on the Internet
ore than ever, it's easy to plan your European vacation on the
Internet. Jim explains how he planned his extended trip almost entirely on the 'net.
Travel Cameras and Lenses
 ur
thoughts on your choices after 30+ years of trying to capture memories.
Duty Free Shopping
Hardly the bargain it once was ... in fact rarely any
bargains at all.
Avoiding Pickpockets
essen your odds of being
selected for a demonstration of sleight-of-hand magic.
Add a Department Store
to Your Itinerary
earn a little about the
cost of living and the standard of living of the country you're visiting.
Writing Numbers
& Dates
void getting the price wrong or
not getting the room reserved when you want it ... learn how Europeans write dates and
numbers.
European Night Trains
raveling at night
may save you some time, but it's a specialized area of travel. Here are the ins and outs
from one experienced in such travel.
What's New?
frequent visitor to TWEnJ? You may want to periodically check for new articles.
Caveat
Traveler.
our holiday is a thief's
working day. Here are some steps to take to assure your trip isn't marred by those who
prey on tourists.
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