Rick Steves Travel Forum
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- General Europe: Questions and answers regarding travel across multiple countries
- Austria: Post questions and answers about travel in Austria
- Belgium: Post questions and answers about travel in Belgium
- Bosnia-Herzegovina: Post questions and answers about travel in Bosnia-Herzegovina
- Bulgaria: Post questions and answers about travel in Bulgaria
- Croatia: Post questions and answers about travel in Croatia
- Czech Republic: Post questions and answers about travel in Czech Republic
- Denmark: Post questions and answers about travel in Denmark
- England: Post questions and answers about travel in England
- Estonia: Post questions and answers about travel in Estonia
- Finland: Post questions and answers about travel in Finland
- France: Post questions and answers about travel in France
- Germany: Post questions and answers about travel in Germany
- Greece: Post questions and answers about travel in Greece
- Hungary: Post questions and answers about travel in Hungary
- Iceland: Post questions and answers about travel in Iceland
- Ireland: Post questions and answers about travel in Ireland
- Italy: Post questions and answers about travel in Italy
- Montenegro: Post questions and answers about travel in Montenegro
- Netherlands: Post questions and answers about travel in the Netherlands
- Norway: Post questions and answers about travel in Norway
- Poland: Post questions and answers about travel in Poland
- Portugal: Post questions and answers about travel in Portugal
- Russia: Post questions and answers about travel in Russia
- Scotland: Post questions and answers about travel in Scotland
- Slovakia: Post questions and answers about travel in Slovakia
- Slovenia: Post questions and answers about travel in Slovenia
- Spain: Post questions and answers about travel in Spain
- Sweden: Post questions and answers about travel in Sweden
- Switzerland: Post questions and answers about travel in Switzerland
- Turkey: Post questions and answers about travel in Turkey
- Wales: Post questions and answers about travel in Wales
- Beyond Europe: Post questions and answers about travel outside of Europe
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- To the East: DO NOT POST HERE
- Trip Reports: Rave or rant about your vacation
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- COVID-19 & Travel: Traveling in a post-pandemic world
- Packing: Share tips on packing light, travel gear, etc
- Transportation : Trains, buses, flights, and more
- Best Walking Shoes for Travel: Shoes, shoes, and more shoes!
- Technology Tips: Talk up technology used for travel here
- Tourist Scams: Know the game
- Money-Saving Strategies: Share your best budget tips
- Day Tours in Europe: Discuss hired guides, excursions, and day tours you've experienced
- Recommended Books & Movies: What books and movies made your trip better?
- Food & Drink: Talk up your favorite tastes in Europe
- Minority Travelers’ Forum: For the needs of diverse travelers
- Student Travel & Study Abroad: Youth and student travel tips
- Travel Partners: Find a travel buddy for Europe
- Travel Group Meetings: Talk travel in your town
- Austria Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants: Share — and ask for — hotel & restaurant reviews
- Belgium Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants: Share — and ask for — hotel & restaurant reviews
- Croatia Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants: Share — and ask for — hotel & restaurant reviews
- Czech Republic Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants: Share — and ask for — hotel & restaurant reviews
- Eastern Europe Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants: Share — and ask for — hotel & restaurant reviews
- England Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants: Share — and ask for — hotel & restaurant reviews
- France Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants: Share — and ask for — hotel & restaurant reviews
- Germany Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants: Share — and ask for — hotel & restaurant reviews
- Greece Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants: Share — and ask for — hotel & restaurant reviews
- Hungary Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants: Share — and ask for — hotel & restaurant reviews
- Iceland Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants: Share — and ask for — hotel & restaurant reviews
- Ireland Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants: Share — and ask for — hotel & restaurant reviews
- Italy Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants: Share — and ask for — hotel & restaurant reviews
- Netherlands Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants: Share — and ask for — hotel & restaurant reviews
- Poland Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants: Share — and ask for — hotel & restaurant reviews
- Portugal Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants: Share — and ask for — hotel & restaurant reviews
- Scandinavia Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants: Share — and ask for — hotel & restaurant reviews
- Scotland Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants: Share — and ask for — hotel & restaurant reviews
- Spain Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants: Share — and ask for — hotel & restaurant reviews
- Switzerland Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants: Share — and ask for — hotel & restaurant reviews
- Turkey Reviews: Hotels & Restaurants: Share — and ask for — hotel & restaurant reviews
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