So, you've decided to finally take that dream trip to Europe. Cue the excitement, the Pinterest boards, and the mental montage of you twirling in front of the Eiffel Tower with a croissant in hand. I see you. And trust me, I've been there—fully caffeinated, eyes glazed over from tabs open to Ryanair, Rome2Rio, and Reddit threads that date back to 2013.
But here's the thing…