About Schengen Tourist
Practical guides to travelling the Schengen Area: entry rules, borders, and what each country is actually like.
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Koch Haus Schengen The Baroque House Beside the Castle
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Schengen Castle Luxembourg What Remains of the 19th Century Manor
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European Museum Schengen Is the Agreement Museum Worth the Detour
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Schengen Luxembourg A Wine Village Not a Border Town
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Why the Schengen Agreement Was Signed in a Village of 500 People
Guides for countries
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France
France is the world's most visited country, and that popularity reshapes everything from Louvre queues to rural lunch hours. Here's what to expect.
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Liechtenstein
A frank travel guide to Liechtenstein, the Alpine microstate most visitors can cross in an afternoon. What works, what doesn't, and who should bother going.
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Luxembourg
Luxembourg is compact, multilingual, and genuinely free to move around, but the hills are brutal and the prices will make you wince. Plan your visit here.
By region
Latest articles
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Luxembourg Moselle Wine Route Riesling Crémant and Village Cellars
The Luxembourg Moselle wine route runs through Schengen, where Riesling, Pinot Gris and Crémant de Luxembourg are poured in village cellars with river views.
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Why Your European Plug Adapter Will Fail in Liechtenstein Sockets
Liechtenstein uses the Swiss Type J socket, not the standard European one. Why your adapter probably won't fit and what to buy instead.
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Liechtenstein Public Holidays and the Day the Prince Invites Everyone
National Day on 15 August is the big one, when the Prince invites everyone to Vaduz Castle. How public holidays and Sundays shut the country down.
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Liechtenstein Budget Guide for a Country Priced Like Switzerland
Swiss prices in a country most people budget as European. A realistic breakdown of costs for a day trip or a two-night hiking stay in Liechtenstein.
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Swiss Francs in Liechtenstein and Why Euros Are a Bad Deal
Liechtenstein uses Swiss francs, not euros, though many shops take them at a bad rate. Where to get cash in Vaduz and when you'll need it.
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Getting Around Liechtenstein Without an Airport or Border Post
There is no airport and no border post in Liechtenstein. How the bus network connects Sargans, Buchs and Feldkirch to every municipality.
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Best Time to Visit Liechtenstein for Alpine Hiking and Quiet Streets
Alpine seasons dictate everything in Liechtenstein. When the trails open, when the huts close, and why November and National Day are best avoided.
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Liechtenstein Travel Guide for a Country You Can Cross in an Afternoon
A frank travel guide to Liechtenstein, the Alpine microstate most visitors can cross in an afternoon. What works, what doesn't, and who should bother going.
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France Plug Type E and the Earth Pin That Stops Some Adapters
France uses Type E sockets with a protruding earth pin that blocks some Type C adapters. Here's what actually fits and works.
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French Public Holidays and the May Bridge Habit You Need to Know
French public holidays trigger the bridge habit of taking extra days off. May is the worst for closures and crowded trains. Plan around it.