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The flights are booked and accommodations are sorted, but a crucial question remains: How do you actually get around Europe once you are there?

In this practical two-part series, Tyla breaks down everything you need to know about navigating Europe's complex and layered transport systems. Sharing her honest advice and extensive knowledge from years of traveling across the continent using every mode of transport imaginable and making many mistakes along the way.

So if you're curious about navigating Europe by plane, train or bus, I suggest you grab a cup of coffee, get comfy, and prepare to take notes as we break down how to navigate Europe like a pro!

In this episode, you'll learn…

• Why budget airline advertised prices are almost never what you actually end up paying (the hidden fees breakdown)
• Why online check-in 24 hours before your departure is a non-negotiable for budget carriers (and what happens if you miss it!)
• When flying makes sense versus when trains are actually faster and more practical for getting between destinations
• Why booking train tickets months in advance can save you significant money due to dynamic pricing
• The difference between Europe's high-speed trains and regional trains
• The economics and logistics of European overnight trains and why they're experiencing a major revival
• Whether a Eurail Pass actually offers value or if booking individual tickets in advance is cheaper
• Why buses are often the better choice in Eastern Europe and the Balkans
• How traffic delays affect buses and why flexibility with connections matters
• The best apps and platforms for comparing and booking each transport type (see below)

Places & Resources Mentioned

• Custom Trip Planning Services
• Flight Search Tool - Google Flights
• Train Booking Platforms - Omio and Trainline
• Bus Booking Platform - FlixBus

What's next?

✨ Book a Trip Consultation - let's start planning your dream trip to Europe!

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In this episode, Tyla takes you on a 3-day journey through ancient Athens and recommends five stunning, yet often overlooked Greek islands. This itinerary begins with exploring the many layers of Athens from the iconic Acropolis to hidden neighborhoods where locals go about their daily lives.

Then to avoid the mistake most visitors fall into by following the well-trodden path to overcrowded Santorini and Mykonos, Tyla steers you toward islands that offer the same breathtaking beauty, authentic Greek charm, and sparkling Aegean waters, but with far fewer tourists and a genuine sense of discovery.

So grab a cup of coffee, get comfy, and prepare to escape to the ancient temples and tranquil islands of Greece!

In this episode, you'll learn…

• How to arrive at Athens International Airport and reach the city center via metro, bus or private transfer
• Strategic tips for experiencing Athen's central neighbhourhoods without falling into tourist traps
• How to book Acropolis tickets in advance and the difference between standard tickets and combo tickets
• Hidden gems and the neighbourhoods most visitors miss
• Where to find authentic Athenian food and markets
• Best months to plan your visit that balance weather, ferry accessibility, and manageable crowds
• Why ferries to Greek islands are best booked via third-party sites like Ferryhopper or Directferries
• Why the islands of Hydra, Milos, Folegandros, Spetses and Serifos deserve to be at the top of your Greek island travel list!
• How mixing different island types (Cycladic vs. Saronic) creates more varied experiences compared to visiting multiple similar islands

Places & Resources Mentioned

• Welcome Pickups (airport transfer service)
• Athens neighbourhoods - Monastiraki, Plaka, Filopappou Hill, Psyrri, Kolonaki, Lycabettus Hill, Exarchia, Kerameikos, Metaxourgeio, Ano Petralona, Koukaki and Makrigianni
• Acropolis Tickets + Museum Tickets
• Buy Ferry Tickets - Ferryhopper and Directferries
• Greek Islands - Hydra, Milos, Folegandros, Spetses and Serifos

What's next?

✨ Book a Trip Consultation - let's start planning your dream trip to Europe!

✨ Browse and download our collection of itineraries at travelwithtyla.com

✨ Follow on Instagram @travelwith.tyla for more Europe travel inspiration

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After a month-long hiatus, Tyla returns to the podcast with a personal life update. In this intimate episode, she catches listeners up on what's been happening behind the scenes - including an unexpected Eurovision triumph, a week battling illness, last-minute wedding planning chaos, welcoming extended family to Bulgaria for the first time, and celebrating her own fairytale forest wedding in her favorite place in the world!

So grab a cup of coffee, get comfy, and settle in for a short but entertaining tale of life updates, personal stories, and the adventure that comes with balancing travel content creation with major life milestones.

In this episode, you'll learn…

• Why the Travel with Tyla podcast took a month-long hiatus and what caused the silence
• How Bulgaria's unexpected Eurovision win caught everyone by surprise at the 2026 contest
• The reality of getting seriously ill while trying to manage a podcast and wedding planning
• How last-minute wedding planning differs from thoughtful advance planning (spoiler: it's chaotic but not impossible)
• The experience of welcoming extended family to Bulgaria for the very first time
• Why a forest wedding in Bulgaria became the perfect family celebration
• What's coming next for Travel with Tyla in the second half of 2026

What's next?

✨ Book a Trip Consultation - let's start planning your dream trip to Europe!

✨ Browse and download our collection of itineraries at travelwithtyla.com

✨ Follow on Instagram @travelwith.tyla for more Europe travel inspiration

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