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How to Pack Smartly on a trip

Packing is so important to a successful and enjoyable trip. When done correctly, you can use carry-on luggage only and have plenty of clothes to wear. By using the proper types of clothing, you can have lightweight, wrinkle free clothing that packs into a small suitcase. Taking only 3-4 outfits means you wash your clothes in the bathroom sink at your hotel and hang them to dry overnight.

Watch my YouTube video below on how to do this and stop lugging endless suitcases with you on your trip. Travel smart not heavy!

– Ciao
– George

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Movery – An Italian Travel planner

Movery is a platform designed for travel planning. It is an intuitive and easy-to-use portal where you can create your own journey by choosing the destinations to visit. On the website you can easily find all the information about the points of interest in the area, including the lesser-known ones that are outside the usual tourist routes. The content is created by authors who know the area well, so that using this portal is a bit like having a trusted friend who recommends to you the best places to visit, allowing you to experience the area as a true local.

Their claim is “Movery amplifies your travel experience”, and their intent is precisely to assist travellers in creating and managing their personal tour.
The first step is to create a profile with your travel preferences, so as to start immediately the search for the best points of interest to add to your itinerary. In this way you have the opportunity to optimize the time to organize your journey.
The recommended destinations on the portal can be viewed both on the map (in order to plan the itinerary also based on the distance between one point of interest and the other) and through the “Destinations” section, divided by city.
To give further ideas in the planning of the itinerary, the Movery Blog offers recommended routes divided by theme:
  • Travel for All: recommended routes for travellers with specific needs: those travelling with a 4-legged friend, those travelling with children or those who need information on routes without architectural barriers.
  • Typical Tastes: itineraries dedicated to the discovery of the food and wine excellence of the territory.
  • Settings of Endless Stories: collects paths inspired by films and books.
  • History Travellers: paths dedicated to history enthusiasts, in order to retrace the places that have acted as a backdrop to great events or the passage of great personalities.
It will soon be possible to share your itinerary created on Movery with your travel companions (and in general with friends, via social channels). At the moment the project is dedicated entirely to the Campania region, but they aim to gradually expand it to cover the entire Italian country.
My YouTube channel. My aim in my BLOGs and VLOGs is to provide quality information on Italy to make your trip easier and more fun. Movery meets these goals.
Movery Information:
Ciao,
– George
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Travel in the aftermath of the Coronavirus

The Coronavirus has hurt us all. Even if we are healthy, we are in lockdown. Lockdown is good because it keeps the spread of the virus to a minimum. We get depressed because we are social animals and need social interactions. The internet, FB and apps like Zoom allow us to socialize at a distance but it is not the same as being with family and friends.

In the US we are lifting some restrictions on the lockdown to get the economy going again. I do not agree with this since many needless people will die.

For those of us that are travelers, we have anxiety over not being able to travel to the countries we love so much. My YouTube VLOG below takes you through planning a vacation in 2021 if this fall proves that the virus is not on the rise.

– Ciao
– George

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How to Travel to Europe Cheaply

This video shows you how to save big money on your next trip to Europe. The techniques can also be used anywhere in the world. When we travel we find airfares for $300-$400 Round Trip. We find 3.8 to 5 star hotels for $100/night on average. We limit our daily spending to about $100/day. This means a trip to Europe will cost you around:

  • 7 Days – $1,700 – $1,800
  • 14 days – $3,100 – $3,200
  • 21 Days – $4,500 – $4,600

Listen to how we did it in the YouTube Video below:

Europe is exciting and it is more fun when you saved $1,000 on airfare over the person next to you on the plane or got the same room in the same hotel for $125/night instead of $400/night. Budgets are easy and this video will give you ideas on how to save money and get started.

In the near future we will be offering a service to help plan your trip for you. If you are interested drop me an email at: georgefebish@yahoo.comtoday.

Covered in this video:

  • Airfares (on major carriers)
  • Hotels in both small and large hotel chains
  • Sightseeing
  • Meals
  • Tricks to enjoy a fantastic vacation for much less money

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My BLOGs & VLOGs:

Scott’s Cheap Airfares: https://youtu.be/rLo4VJzaSFY

Scott’s Website: https://scottscheapflights.com

How to get a wonderful cheap breakfast in Italy: https://youtu.be/A-MoV4fEQ9o

Spain & Italy: https://youtu.be/oWljnUNo7CI

My Order of Seeing Italy Cities: https://youtu.be/GdHryl4b0FM

Venice Italy: https://youtu.be/mxVFoO0nVtU

Rome Italy: https://youtu.be/GOtXr5KXZ08

Florence Italy: https://youtu.be/MkgpBamYAho

Naples Italy: https://youtu.be/ey9jJHUQl50

Capri: https://youtu.be/hntIE8olfHw

Amalfi Coast Italy: https://youtu.be/G_FQOK_qhHY

Beaches of Southern Italy: https://youtu.be/yiKblgybw0w

Campania: https://youtu.be/zEhV1KMeyhY

Grotta Palazzese (Cave Restaurant in Puglia): https://youtu.be/RwOTSFbiJ0U

Tuscany: https://youtu.be/luTkqYrqsvs

Umbria: https://youtu.be/SDXfNlxiVP0

Puglia: https://youtu.be/rMUunXHFdBc

Italian Trains: https://youtu.be/e0lo5W9l_Vg

Differences between Italy and the USA: https://youtu.be/BQ7yWOS9U60

Frankfurt Germany: https://youtu.be/cVQsOYjVemY

Viking Overnight Cruise Stockholm to Helsinki: https://youtu.be/Wrt7WWoQhcY

Scenic Railway Oslo to Bergen: https://youtu.be/iV2vu1MrK2Y

Scandinavia: https://youtu.be/0HGtkSazeJY

 

AND SO MANY MORE PLACES ON MY YOUTUBE PAGE!

Find out more about me at:

YouTube Vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqTUxWm4R2tVj-4Sofvia8g?view_as=subscriber

BLOG: https://www.travelblogitaly.com

FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/951569118263800/

INSTAGRAM: georgefebish

EMAIL: georgefebish@yahoo.com

– George

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Frankfurt Germany

Frankfurt is the center of the European Bank for Euros. It is a large modern city with an old wonderful center (Romeberg). The Main River flows through Frankfurt. It has wonderful pedestrian bridges over it. On the other side of the Main is where all the museums are located. They are all together so you can easily chose which you want to see and visit them.

The best way to see Frankfurt and get around is the Hop-On-Hop-Off bus & boat. Frankfurt is a very walkable city as well. It is an easy walk to everywhere. From the airport, take the ICE train (23 minutes) to the Central Train Station. We stayed at the Intercontinental Hotel while in Frankfurt and at the Steigenberg Airport Hotel 3 weeks later on our way home.

Things to see:

  • Main River
  • Palm Garden (Botanical Gardens)
  • Hop-On-Hop-Off bus & Boat
  • Central Train Station
  • Farmers Market
  • Galleria shopping mall
  • Old Opera House
  • Romeberg (old section)
  • Goethe Museum
  • Iron pedestrian bridge over Main River
  • Saint Bartholomew’s Church

Come walk with us through Frankfurt Germany:

– George

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Copenhagen Denmark

Scandinavia Trip 2019 – Copenhagen, Denmark

 

Who is George Febish?

I am a world citizen that travels to Europe, especially Italy, often. I am a dreamer and love discovering new small towns in Europe. I am passionate about Europe and want to share my passion with everyone who has been there or is dreaming about it.

 

Sit back and enjoy as I take you to some big cities and some small ones in Europe. I hope my passion gets passed along to you.

 

This VLOG:

Title: Copenhagen

Country: Denmark

 

We flew from Helsinki Finland to Copenhagen Denmark in April of 2019. Copenhagen is a wonderful and fun city to visit. It is a city of bicycles and people. The people are very friendly unless you step into their bike lanes. The best way to see this city is the Hop-On-Hop-Off Busses and Boats. We take them around to see everything first then go back and get off at stops we want to visit. There are two lines available. We took the Stromma line. They had a special that gave us two days for the price of one. The busses and boat available on Stromma are:

 

  • Red Mermaid Tour (Bus)
  • Purple Christiania Tour (Bus)
  • Green Carlsberg Tour (Bus)
  • Blue Boat Tour (Boat)

 

A great place to visit and have lunch is the Reffen – Street Food market. It is a group of shipping containers that are food stalls, beer & wine stalls, gelato stalls, etc. There are picnic tables everywhere to sit and enjoy your lunch outdoors. Some stalls give free samples. The food is not expensive considering this is Denmark.

Things to see:

 

  • Christiania (Little Amsterdam)
  • Queens Palace
  • Little Mermain
  • Reffen (see Hop on Hop off above
  • Kissing Bridge
  • Canal Boat Ride (See Hop-on-Hop-off above)
  • Carlsberg Brewery (was closed being remodeled when we were there)
  • Malmo Sweden (acroos a bridge – you can take train)
  • Botanical Gardens
  • Rosenborg castle (across from Botanical Gardens)
  • Tivoli Gardens (amusement Park)
  • Central Train Station with its clock

 

My BLOGs & VLOGs:

 

Coming Soon– Frankfurt Germany, Intercontinental Hotel Frankfurt,  Steigenberger Airport hotel VLOGs

 

Viking Overnight Cruise Stockholm to Helsinki: https://youtu.be/Wrt7WWoQhcY

 

Stockholm: https://youtu.be/svYbwSWm3hs

 

Hellsten Helsinki Senate Hotel in Finland: https://youtu.be/dnp-BkF0Fi8

 

Bergen: https://youtu.be/xgWhsRaw-DY

 

Zander K Hotel Bergen: https://youtu.be/dxOW2gOFoUE

 

Scenic Railway Oslo to Bergen: https://youtu.be/iV2vu1MrK2Y

 

Oslo: https://youtu.be/Qdt7yo1CDzQ

 

Hotel Verdandi Oslo: https://youtu.be/sWv8TKL8Q6E

 

Scandinavia: https://youtu.be/0HGtkSazeJY

 

Ibsens Hotel Copenhagen Denmark: https://youtu.be/M32Y6dR86Ow

 

 

How I Plan a Trip to Europe: https://youtu.be/M8BIGIGTJMY

 

Scott’s Cheap Airfares: https://youtu.be/rLo4VJzaSFY

 

Cheap Hotels: https://youtu.be/kKFOvXCqnAE

 

Find out more about me at:

YouTube Vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqTUxWm4R2tVj-4Sofvia8g?view_as=subscriber

 

BLOG: https://www.travelblogitaly.com

 

FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/951569118263800/

 

INSTAGRAM: georgefebish

 

EMAIL: georgefebish@yahoo.com

 

-George

 

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Helsinki Finland

Scandinavia Trip 2019 – Helsinki, Finland


Who is George Febish?

I am a world citizen that travels to Europe, especially Italy, often. I am a dreamer and love discovering new small towns in Europe. I am passionate about Europe and want to share my passion with everyone who has been there or is dreaming about it.

Sit back and enjoy as I take you to some big cities and some small ones in Europe. I hope my passion gets passed along to you.


This VLOG:

Title: Helsinki
Country: Finland

Helsinki was far more wonderful than we thought it would be. It has wonderful architecture. It has great people, food and places to see. We took the Viking overnight cruise (See VLOG on this below) from Stockholm, Sweden to Helsinki, Finland. We stayed at the Hellsten Helsinki Senate Hotel (see VLOG below).

Things to see:

• Viking Ship Museum
• Ouspenski Cathedral
• Harbor Square Market
• City tour – Tram #3 which becomes #2 then switch back to #3
• Sumenlina Island & Castle
• Central Train Stain to Airport

My BLOGs & VLOGs:

Coming Soon –Copenhagen, Frankfurt Germany, Intercontinental Hotel Frankfurt, Steigenberger Airport hotel VLOGs

Current VLOGs on Scandinavia:

Viking Overnight Cruise Stockholm to Helsinki: https://youtu.be/Wrt7WWoQhcY

Stockholm: https://youtu.be/svYbwSWm3hs

Hellsten Helsinki Senate Hotel in Finland: https://youtu.be/dnp-BkF0Fi8

Bergen: https://youtu.be/xgWhsRaw-DY

Zander K Hotel Bergen: https://youtu.be/dxOW2gOFoUE

Scenic Railway Oslo to Bergen: https://youtu.be/iV2vu1MrK2Y

Oslo: https://youtu.be/Qdt7yo1CDzQ

Hotel Verdandi Oslo: https://youtu.be/sWv8TKL8Q6E

Scandinavia: https://youtu.be/0HGtkSazeJY

Ibsens Hotel Copenhagen Denmark: https://youtu.be/M32Y6dR86Ow

How I Plan a Trip to Europe: https://youtu.be/M8BIGIGTJMY

Scott’s Cheap Airfares: https://youtu.be/rLo4VJzaSFY

Cheap Hotels: https://youtu.be/kKFOvXCqnAE


Find out more about me at:

YouTube Vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqTUxWm4R2tVj-4Sofvia8g?view_as=subscriber

BLOG: https://www.travelblogitaly.com

FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/951569118263800/

INSTAGRAM: georgefebish

EMAIL: georgefebish@yahoo.com


Camera & Computer Equipment Used

iPhone XS Max Running IOS 12
Mac Book Pro running Mojave 10.14
iMovie Video Editing Software 10.1.9

Thank you for watching! Please make sure to LIKE and SHARE my video and please SUBSCRIBE to my channel to get my new VLOGs on Italy.

Thank You,
George Febish

Disclaimer: All the Photos & Videos in this VLOG were taken by myself.

Come walk around Helsinki With us:

– George

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Stockholm Sweden

Stockholm is a wonderful Scandinavian city in Sweden. It is located on the eastern side of Sweden on the Baltic Sea. It is a big seaport city. Getting to and from the Stockholm Airport is easy and can be inexpensive. The Arlanda Express Train leaves from under the arrivals terminal and costs about $32. We took an express bus from the airport to the Central Train Statin for a fraction of that cost.

We stayed at the Scandic Upplandsgatan Hotel a short walk from the train Station. We ate a meal at the Polpette Italian Restaurant on the pedestrian walkway (Drottninggatan) near the Central Train Station.  Things to see in Stockholm are:

  • Old Town and Palace on Gamla Stan Island
  • Hop-On-Hop-Off Red Bus Tour
  • Kungstradgarten Shopping street
  • Stureplan Trendy bars and cafes
  • Vasa Museum with Viking ships

Come walk around Stockholm with us in this YouTube video:

– George

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Scenic Railway Oslo to Bergen Norway

We recently took the Oslo to Bergen Norway scenic railway. Some say it is one of the most scenic rail systems in the world. We started in Oslo Norway. The train went through Oslo suburbs and started it journey into the countryside. As it climbed the foothills, there was snow everywhere. After a while we were among beautiful lakes on both sides of the train. Then we ascended above the tree line and into a deep snow and mountain peak world. It was a wilderness but so peaceful. We chose Comfort+ Class, which gave us bigger and more comfortable seats for the journey and free coffee or tea.

Come ride the train with us in this YouTube video:

– George

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Hellsten Helsinki Senate Hotel – Helsinki Finland

The Hellsten Helsinki Senate was a wonderful place to stay for our vacation in Helsinki Finland. We had a wonderful suite with a large living room, kitchen, full bath, large bedroom and even our own sauna. It is located on an island with a easy walk to shopping, restaurants, the market, boats and the Central Train Station. There is also a tram that runs from the corner right to the train station.

We arrived on the Viking overnight cruise from Stockholm Sweden. It docked on the island a few short blocks from the hotel. When we left to catch our flight to Copenhagen, Denmark, we walked to the Central Train Station. There we caught a train right into the airport. Public transportation was inexpensive, fast and very convenient.

TheYouTube video below shows this great hotel:

– George

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