1. Splitwise – Divide your expenses on the fly
Have you ever been out to dinner with friends, only to have the check arrive at the end and have to divide it? I encounter this all the time with my groups in Europe. Back in the days of cash payments, we’d all sit around the table, calculating our bill and throw in some cash to cover our share of the tab. Even now, with contactless payments, trying to calculate and tap individually is a pain. And what about the guy who always eats and drinks a lot, and then suggests dividing it all evenly?
Well, there’s an App for that! Check out Splitwise.com to solve your splitting-the-bill problems. The free app is available for iPhone and Android at your app store.
2. Destination Deep-Dive: Salzburg, Austria—The Augustiner Braüstube
The Augustiner Brewery at Mülln in Salzburg was founded by Augustinian monks in 1621. Brewing according to the good old Augustiner Bräu style has a long tradition. Since ancient times, manual brewing according to the Purity Law of 1516 includes only malt, water, hops, and yeast – without any preservatives.
Salzburg’s Augustiner Braüstube is in an old Benedictine monastery, located a short walk up the river on the hill at Mülln. From Mirabel Gardens, cross the river on the pedestrian bridge, and follow the path uphill to the red-roofed church with a green-domed bell tower.
3. We Wish You A Merry Christmas! Always have a song on the tip of your tongue.
We are in the midst of our Christmas Markets tours right now. This video, although filmed 10+ years ago, sums up our holiday experiences in Europe. Enjoy scenes from Schwangau, Salzburg, and Munich. And don’t forget, we’ve got a seat for you at Christmas time in 2026!
SICILY on Sale! – That’s the Palermo Skyline
I spent several weeks in Sicily last fall. It was the first time I returned to Italy’s largest island since the pandemic. I’d almost forgotten how much the “football” island differs from the mainland “boot.” For years, I’ve said, “If you like Italy as far south as Naples, Procida, and Ischia, you’ll love Sicily!” Your *Dispatch* deal this week is $200 off my Best of Sicily, May 4-14, 2026. This deal is unpublished and only offered here. It is valid until December 31, 2025. If you sign up, let us know you want the *Dispatch* deal. Just email, text, or call us!
I just put up a YouTube “Best of Sicily” Highlight Reel. Watch it and let me know what you think.
Ready to Explore Europe with me?
If you’re craving more than the usual sights, explore my small-group tours for 2025 and 2026. Each itinerary promises cultural immersion, local flavor, and plenty of surprises along the way. You’ll never see Europe the same way again.
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