Europe
City days, theater nights, gardens, and the journeys between. Start with our London trip, then explore the stories and planning details for your own route.
New video + trip story · LondonThree days, two theater nights, and a very small hotel room.Read the London story →London is the first stop.
Theater, the Harry Potter Studio Tour, Camden Market, and the transport choices that shaped a two-night stay.
▶ Watch the London episode on YouTubeThree days in London
Our day-by-day route, from Paddington to the West End, the Studio Tour, and Camden. Read the visit costs, transport changes, and what we’d do differently.
Read the London articleNext in the Europe series
Plan your Europa-Park visit
Choose what to make time for, then work out the journey to Rust. These two researched guides are ready to read.
What to do at Europa-Park
Nine distinctive rides, plus time to explore the themed areas. Build a shortlist for your day in the park.
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Getting to Europa-Park from the USA
Compare arrival airports and the train, bus, or private transfer to Rust before booking the flight.
Read the travel guide →Photos: © Europa-Park GmbH & Co Mack KG.
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Compare Frankfurt, Zurich, Basel, Strasbourg, and the other airports around Europa-Park, then plan the train, bus, or private transfer to Rust.
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Choose your Europa-Park priorities with nine distinctive rides and time to explore the themed areas, with practical tips for a first visit.
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A closer look, in Shorts.
Film sets, train travel, food stops, gardens, and coasters. Pick a moment to watch on YouTube.
Harry Potter Studio Tour
Inside the film sets.
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Eurostar: London to Paris
The train journey between the two cities.
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Four Paris bouillons
Pigalle, Chartier, Julien, and République.
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The covered passages
Jouffroy and Verdeau.
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Monet’s water lily garden
A visit beyond Paris.
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Europa-Park coasters
Voltron, Silver Star, WODAN, and Blue Fire.
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Our stories describe the visit. For current transport, arrival instructions, and access details, go to the operator.
London itinerary and source notes →Beau and Sean share firsthand trips alongside researched planning references. Check each article for its sources, dates, and limits. Our September 2026 trip is the starting point for this collection.
