Optional Excursions - Europe

Do not travel with ONLY a credit card and/or debit card. Why? Cards can become demagnetized or lost….you should have some cash or traveler's checks to fall back on in case of an unfortunate inconvenience involving your plastic.

Drew Walker Article on Security - North America

I went on the Europe 21 day camping tour in 04 alone and it was the best thing I ever did. I met so many people...I enjoyed it so much I'm doing the Great Northern (USA) in a few weeks, on my own again :)

SarahD Article on Travelling alone

Christmas Markets in Vienna are great. Buy some mulled wine (Gluhwein in German)which is served hot and is quite spicy. The mug it comes in is yours to keep - a great souvenir -but if you don't want it return it and get your €2 deposit back (Pfand).

Mike Contiki Article on Vienna