Car rental insurance in Europe is very confusing. This article outlines some of the key terms and requirements for several countries.  Be sure to also check what is covered by your credit card. I was pleased to discover that my credit card will cover all the insurance for our upcoming trip to Australia.
http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/how-to-buy-car-rental-insurance-in-europe

I’ve found this website very helpful in planning train travel in Europe. Also remember to check regional airlines since it can be less expensive and much faster depending on where you are going.

http://www.raileurope.com/index.html
Frommer’s guides have helped inform many of my foreign travels.  Their website provides a lot of information for free.

http://www.frommers.com
Time Out is a great brand that many locals and tourists use to find out what is happening near them. This is where I found the amazing Shanghai bath house that I wrote about here.

http://www.timeout.com

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