This week on Where She Goes, we’re talking about a different way to experience Europe. It's one that doesn’t involve racing from city to city. We’re breaking down a trip that combines a few days in London, European train travel, and a Rhine River cruise, and how to make the most of each destination without trying to do it all.

Then, we’re slowing things down on the Rhine River, exploring the benefits of guided tours, memorable meals and cultural experiences, the history and stories of the Rhine, and the flexibility of having bikes on board and splitting up for different excursions. Most importantly, we talk about why slowing down can actually make for a better European vacation and how thoughtful planning can help you experience more without feeling rushed.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why the order of your European itinerary matters
• Taking European trains with a large family
• Spending a few days in London, including Matilda the Musical
• Transitioning from a land trip to a Rhine River cruise
• The benefits of guided tours
• Memorable meals and cultural experiences on a river cruise
• The history and stories of the Rhine
• Using bikes on board to explore destinations
• Splitting up for different river cruise excursions
• Why you don't have to rush through Europe to have an incredible trip
• How to plan a European vacation that lets you enjoy the journey, not just check places off a list

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This week on Where She Goes, we're joined by Travel Advisor Stephanie Rook, who traveled to Munich to celebrate her husband's 40th birthday and discovered that Oktoberfest is about so much more than beer.

Stephanie takes us along for four days in Munich, from exploring beer gardens and markets to getting the lay of the land with an Oktoberfest tour, learning the etiquette, visiting different beer tents, and making friends with travelers from around the world. We also talk about one of the biggest surprises of her trip: just how family-friendly Oktoberfest can be.

Then, the adventure continues beyond Munich with a day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle and a few days in Prague filled with history, food, a scenic cruise, and even a beer spa.

Most importantly, Stephanie shares why Munich surprised her, what she would do differently, and why having a plan for a big event like Oktoberfest can make the experience so much better.

• Why Oktoberfest was the perfect bucket-list birthday trip
• What it's really like to visit Oktoberfest for the first time
• Why booking a guided Oktoberfest tour was worth it
• The different personalities of the Oktoberfest beer tents
• Oktoberfest etiquette—and what first-timers should know
• The surprising family-friendly side of Oktoberfest
• Making friends with strangers from around the world
• Why Stephanie ended up loving Munich more than she expected
• A day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle
• Traveling from Munich to Prague
• Prague's food, history and beer spa experience
• Why you don't have to choose between a bucket-list event and exploring the destination around it
  

Contact Stephanie at StephanieRook@beourguesttravelcompany.com or by following her Instagram and Facebook.

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Join Krissy and Payton as they talk with Kristin about her family’s Western Mediterranean cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas, visiting Barcelona, Mallorca, Marseille, Florence, Rome, and Naples.

Traveling with teenagers can make a European vacation a little different... and this itinerary packs a LOT into one trip. Kristin shares what it was really like cruising the Mediterranean with teens, from spending three nights in Barcelona before the cruise to exploring some of Europe’s most iconic cities.

In this episode, we’re talking about:

• What it’s really like to sail the Western Mediterranean on Harmony of the Seas
• Why Barcelona is worth arriving early for—and what to know before you go
• The best parts of Harmony of the Seas after its updates
• Cruising with teenagers and how they spent their time onboard
• Favorite restaurants, including Playmakers, Chops Grille, and the Main Dining Room
• The reality of Royal Caribbean shore excursions in Rome and Florence
• Whether trying to see Rome and Florence in one day is actually worth it
• Why Mallorca’s beach day became one of the favorite days of the trip
• How to decide between sightseeing and slowing down on a Mediterranean cruise
• Who this Western Mediterranean cruise itinerary is best suited for
• What Kristin would do differently next time

If you’re considering a Royal Caribbean Mediterranean cruise, Harmony of the Seas, a Western Mediterranean cruise, or a family trip to Europe with teenagers, this episode will give you an honest look at what to expect

This episode is proudly sponsored by Be Our Guest Travel Company, helping travelers find the right vacation for their season of life... because you don't know what you don't know. Click HERE to be connected with a travel advisor to plan your next getaway.

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