Ready to get out there and explore Europe this year?

Don’t leave home without reading over these 10 tips to make your trip even better. Below, you will find ways to read, watch, and research in order to make your adventure go a little bit better. Number 1? Start with the flights.

FLIGHTS: Start with Google Flights for the best fares.

READ: Study your destination through literature with books like Cathedral of the Sea by Ildefonso Falcones, Steps Out of Time by Katharine Soper, and Kinky Gazpacho by Lori Tharps.

DATA: Set up an international data plan or get a SIM card when you arrive in Europe. (Or, consider GoogleFi).

Get ready for your trip to Spain with our 10 tips.

INSPIRE: Browse the NYTimes 52 Places to Travel to in 2023 to spark your wanderlust.

SAFE: Obtain travel insurance on Squaremouth.

EAT: Search out shows to that will make you better informed about food in your destination such as Searching for Italy with Stanley Tucci.

Prep for your trip to Catalonia with our list of resources.

STAY: Look at Booking.com for hotel deals.

TALK: Take a local language class and get started on Duolingo.

IMPROVE: Make a time to watch The Last Tourist, a travel documentary for anyone who loves to explore available on Hulu.

PACK: Contact Bold Spirit Travel for a free 30 Hacks Packing List.

Don’t want to deal with the logistics? We get it. Then come with us on an all-women tour and we’ll take care of the details.

We hope these links help you create meaningful travel to Europe. Too busy to do all the travel arrangements? Why not come with us on an all-women, small-group journey to Spain or Italy and let us take care of the logistics for you?

We offer a few fab trips this fall which you can view here.

Regina Winkle-Bryan is a writer, educator, and avid globetrotter based in Seattle, Washington. She founded Bold Spirit Travel to help women connect and create community while exploring our vast and beautiful planet She leads all-women, small-group tours to Italy, Costa Rica, and her corner of the USA, the Pacific Northwest. She lived in Spain for a decade and loves to take guests along the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route, as well as curated trips to Barcelona and the Costa Brava. Learn more about where you can travel next with Bold Spirit Travel: www.boldspirittravel.com Slow Travel Tours is an affiliation of small-group tour operators who offer personalized trips in Italy, France and other European countries.