First time in Europe (Couple)

Tips please for young couple traveler on a budget but will go to these cities:

4 days Netherlands
1 day Belgium
5 days Paris
6 days Nice

So far we have only booked our plane tickets and processed our visa :sweat_smile: We are yet to craft our itinerary. Tips please on how to enjoy those cities on a budget / transportation / accommodation / what to bring etc.

Note: those cities are non-negotiable because we are going with other people.

Search videos about tourist traps/popular scams in Paris and follow the advice. When approached just ignore them or simply say thank you, bye and walk away.

Pickpockets are very sneaky so be careful with your belongings.

If your hotel offers a safe in your room use it to store your passport and just take a copy or photo of it with you when leaving the hotel.

@Happy
I second this! I’ve never been approached by so many scammers as I was in Paris. I wouldn’t wear a backpack in Paris either, I’d wear something cross shoulder that could be worn towards the front with good zips and bonus points if they have a flap over them with a buckle.

In the Netherlands it is very easy to get around via train. Amsterdam is awesome, but also consider Utrecht, Haarlem, Den Haag, Delft, and Kinderdijk. Some of these could be combined into fun travel days.

Maybe half the time in Amsterdam with a trip out to Utrecht, and half the time based in Rotterdam with a trip to Den Haag, Delft, and Kinderdijk.

Do rentals vs hotels, it’s usually a better deal and make some of your own meals.

Nice is ok but 6 days is ALOT!! Take a day trip to Monaco; the beach is awful at Nice. It is full of rocks. Wine country in France would be better.

Transportation: Those are connected by high-speed trains, TGV/Eurostar. They use airline pricing, so booking early is good. Check seat61 for details.

Accommodation: Basic chain business hotels such as NH or Ibis will probably be around 100-200 EUR/night.

What to bring: Good walking shoes. Break them in before you go.

The Netherlands and Belgium aren’t cities. I think knowing that will help you plan a trip.