Travel Mistakes to Avoid on Your Next European Trip

Wander Your Way

Jun 24, 2025•45 min•Ep. 118

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Episode description

Planning a trip to Europe?

Don’t let these common travel mistakes derail your adventure.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the top travel mistakes I see some travelers make.

And I'm going to offer up some tips on how you can avoid them.

From overpacking and rushing through your itinerary to arriving at the wrong airport (yep, it happens!), these slip-ups can cost you time, money and a lot of stress.

We'll cover topics such as packing, ensuring you arrive at the correct airport or train station, money and credit card mistakes and visiting sites.

And we'll talk about tips for best planning your itinerary to make the most of your time without needing a vacation from your vacation.

If you want a smoother, more enjoyable trip, this episode will help you steer clear of the most common travel mistakes — and travel like a pro.

In this episode:

2:08: Intro

3:10: Pre-Planning Mistakes

10:57: Traveling Mistakes

20:55: Paperwork & Money Mistakes

29:53: Other Considerations

35:29: Tech Mistakes

38:33: Insurance

39:27: Recap

40:50: Wrapping it up