London is expensive and sprawling, so choosing the best hotel is super important for building a great trip. When choosing where to stay in London, you’ll need to think about what you want to see and do and find the best hotel in your budget close to those spots or an easy tube ride away. We’ve researched and booked hotels all over the city, and…
Solo travel in Europe is pretty easy when you pick the right base and keep a few important tips in mind. The best cities for me are walkable, safe, and set up so eating alone, getting around, and meeting people all feel comfortable. The most liberating part is taking control of your own itinerary and not waiting for the trip to make it out of…
Aer Lingus business class is a popular way to Europe in a lie-flat seat for a good deal, especially for travelers using points. But the experience doesn’t always feel as premium as the price suggests. We flew Aer Lingus business class in the A321neo LR from Newark to Dublin. Here’s our honest review on everything from the seat to the service, food, and booking value.
If you have a Dublin layover of six or more hours, it’s easy to get out and explore the city … with a few caveats. Dublin Airport is 30 minutes from the compact, walkable city center, and even a few hours is enough for a full Irish breakfast, a few sights, and a pint at a traditional pub. In this guide, we cover important airport…
Most people skip premium economy because they’ve heard it costs about double economy for an international long-haul flight, and they may be confused about the differences. We’ve now flown both cabins on nine airlines to Europe, and the value varies significantly. Does the economy price catch up to premium when you add on seat selection, meals, and checked bags? Is premium cheaper on one airline…
We’ve flown premium economy airlines to Europe on nine airlines, and while the seats are similar, the offerings vary significantly. Some give you champagne, lounge access, and an elevated meal on real dishware. Others block a middle seat in economy and call it premium. This is our honest ranking, worst to best, based on how “premium” each experience actually felt. Our top pick costs less…
SAS to Europe costs less than American, Delta, or United, and the seat can be better in some ways, even if the overall experience feels less premium in others. We’ve flown SAS in economy, premium economy, and business class across the Atlantic, and sometimes paid a fraction of the fare, with the bonus of a long layover to explore Copenhagen. This guide covers when SAS…
If you’re flying to Europe on SAS, there’s a good chance you’ll have a long Copenhagen layover on at least one leg. That’s a good thing. Copenhagen Airport is close to the city and the train quick and easy. The center of Copenhagen is walkable, and you can see something meaningful without stressing about your next flight. We’ve done this layover more than once on…
SAS Plus seems like the budget traveler’s secret to a premium economy seat on a direct flight to Europe. The question is whether it holds up once you’re actually on board for the long haul. We flew from Washington Dulles to Copenhagen on the A350-900 to find out. This is our honest review of the seat, food, and service, and the thing about lounge access…
Warsaw is one of Europe’s most underrated city break destinations. The Polish capital is affordable, full of history, and great for food lovers, with plenty of cozy restaurants and memorable sights. We spent a long New Year’s weekend in Warsaw and found it to be the perfect mix of festive atmosphere, hearty Polish food, and interesting places to explore. If you’re planning a short trip,…
