Yes, COVID is still lurking around like a drunk uncle at a wedding. But Europe has largely moved on. Masks are rare indoors, and nobody is checking your vaccine passport at the door of a nightclub anymore.
However, nobody wants to spend their vacation in a hotel bathroom. So, do the smart thing: get your booster shots, pack hand sanitizer, and accept that you might catch a sniffle from that guy sneezing on the Eiffel Tower. It’s a risk smaller than the chance of tripping over a cobblestone.
Can You Travel To Europe Now? Latest Covid-19 Restrictions And
Money Matters: The “Safety” of Your Wallet
Europe is expensive right now. Inflation has made everything from croissants to train tickets pricier than a diamond-encrusted toothpick.
But is it “unsafe” to travel? Financially, maybe. You might need a second mortgage to afford a coffee in Oslo. But your actual physical safety? Still golden. Just plan a budget that accounts for a little sticker shock.
Pro tip: use a travel credit card with no foreign transaction fees. And avoid changing money at the airport—that’s like setting your cash on fire for fun.
