europe

Eurail vs. budget flights for 3 weeks in Western Europe: What's truly more cost-effective NOW?

I'm planning a 3-week backpacking trip across France, Italy, and Spain this summer and am completely stuck deciding between a Eurail Pass and simply booking individual budget fligh...

Solo Female Traveler: How safe is Albania *really* for a first-time visitor this summer?

I'm planning my first solo trip and Albania keeps popping up, but I'm getting mixed signals online about safety for women traveling alone. I'm looking at June/July. Has anyone been...