August Travel News: Traveling Cool When It's Really Hot

During a heat wave, you can still create wonderful memories — just follow tips to beat the heat, adopt a positive mindset...

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August Issue Hi from Rick: Traveling Cool When It's Really Hot Dear Traveler, Earlier this summer, many of our travelers happened to be vacationing in Germany for a record-breaking moment there…the hottest day ever recorded. Happy travels? Unfortunately, "hottest days ever recorded" are becoming commonplace. Thanks to the impact of climate change, heat records are routinely shattered and tragedies like the recent wildfires in France, Spain, and Greece are becoming far too common. From a traveler's perspective, the potential for extreme summer heat is simply part of the European experience… Read more   Tips for Beating the Heat in Europe Heat waves are becoming the new summertime normal across Europe — and while Europe is doing its best… Read more    Iceland in 24 Hours Iceland may be cold and remote, but in recent years, this island nation, long considered too out-of-the-way… Read more   Video of the Month: What Does Rick Pack in His Carry-On? Whether he's traveling for two weeks or two months, Rick's packing mantra is — pack light! Watch   Cameron's Blog: Red Tape, Heat Waves, and Overtourism Midway through 2026, Cameron Hewitt considers some of the big stories in European travel… Read more   Summer Trip Reports Join us Aug. 10 for Venice and the Veneto and Aug. 17 for Germanic cities and Alpine wonders… Register   New Tour! Slideshow: Heart of Portugal, Day by Day Our journey begins in hardworking Porto, where red-tiled roofs tumble down hills and port wine… Read more About Rick | Explore Europe | Our Tours | Travel Tips | Shop Online This email was sent to: whatsnewworldinfo.f2eddottravel@blogger.com Rick Steves' Europe Inc. | 130 4th Ave. N, Edmonds, WA 98020 Unsubscribe | Change Your Subscription