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This is the Europe episode, let's explore together this summer

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Hi Fellow Traveler,

I hope you’re having a great week.

Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to read my words. It is appreciated!

If you’re new to the newsletter, welcome. If you’re a regular reader, thank you so much for reading my words each week :-). Please scroll through the entire newsletter as it has cool stuff for you to read :-). I also don’t know if the non-rev tips are resonating, so please let me know your thoughts so I can adjust as appropriate.

Thank you for the birthday wishes, I really appreciate them :-).

Lots of new European destinations from the New York/Newark area so use the flight schedule application to figure out alternate ways to get to/from Europe this summer. Some routes are seasonal and will only last the summer so don’t get stuck by not doing the research. Plus you can use this post I wrote to help you - https://www.passrider.com/non-rev-travel-guide-countless-ways-to-get-from-europe-to-the-us/

PARIS AIRSHOW-BOUND

I’m still scheduled for the Paris Airshow next week. It’s always a great show. You can see my coverage of the Paris Airshow 2023 here.

If you’d like to donate to the effort, head over to this link. Thank you for the donations so far! Plus, I’ll be sure to send you a complimentary electronic copy of my new upcoming book, tentatively called; From Boarding to Bizarre: The Most Unforgettable Airline Experiences from Flying 204 Airlines.

What’s been going on with you? Hit reply and let me know.

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EUROPE’S HIDDEN GEMS

If you can’t get to the heaving hitting cities in Europe, there are always other cities you can visit. This post shares 53 such cities. Check them out at https://www.passrider.com/europes-hidden-gems-underrated-cities-what-to-do/

HAVE YOU BEEN TO MODENA, ITALY - THE MOTOR VALLEY

 Back in 2019 I visited Modena, Italy, the Motor Valley. As a car geek I was in car geek heaven. This place has Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati plus Ducati for the motorcycle geeks. Check out my visit at https://www.passrider.com/visiting-the-motor-valley-in-modena-in-emilia-romgna-italy-attraction-review/

TRAVEL EVENTS CALENDAR

  • French Tennis Open (Paris, France) - Monday, May 26, 2025 - Sunday, June 8, 2025

  • D-Day - Friday, June 6, 2025

  • Paris Airshow (Paris, France) - Monday June 16-22, 2025

  • Wimbledon Tennis Championships (London, England) - Monday, June 30, 2025 - Sunday July 13, 2025

  • Canada Day - Tuesday, July 1, 2025

  • Independence day (U.S.) - Friday, July 4, 2025

  • U.S. Tennis Open (New York, NY) - Sunday, August 24, 2025 - Sunday September 7, 2025

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Passrider Travel Tip of the Week

Use Ground Transportation to Bridge the Gap

With summer travel ramping up and flights filling fast, it’s more important than ever to think beyond just flights. If your target flight or airport is full, have a backup plan that includes ground transportation to help you reposition.

Here’s how to stay ahead:

  • Map out alternate airports within a 2–3 hour radius of your origin and destination. Think OAK if SFO is full, or Providence, RI if Boston is packed.

  • Use tools like Rome2Rio, FlixBus, Amtrak, or BlaBlaCar to bridge the gap quickly and affordably between cities.

  • Keep your travel light so you're ready to jump on a train, bus, ferry or rideshare without dealing with checked bags.

  • And most importantly—plan ahead. Save route ideas in your phone, know the schedules, and have those options ready before you get stuck.

The more flexible you are on the ground, the more freedom you’ll have in the air.

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