Budget Journey to Europe

Join me for a special Hot Chocolate With Paul Sunday morning chat for those on the sunny side of 60 ☕. In this episode, I’ve combined highlights from my entire 10-part travel series “Budget Journey to Europe” into one one-hour story of adventure, history, and reflection. Shortly after retiring, I set out on a bucket-list trip to Europe on a tight budget—traveling with nothing more than a backpack and a small carry-on. The journey included a transatlantic cruise, two cruise ships, several European ports, and a stay in Munich, Germany. Along the way I visited incredible destinations including Lisbon, Normandy, Belgium, Holland, and Germany, explored historic sites connected to World War II, and experienced the simple joy of meeting fellow travelers from around the world. This episode captures the full journey—from packing for a minimalist trip, to life on board cruise ships, to powerful visits to places like Normandy and Dachau that remind us why history matters. If you enjoy travel stories, cruising, retirement adventures, history, and thoughtful conversation, pour yourself a cup of hot chocolate and join me for this one-hour journey across the Atlantic and through Europe. My entire 10-episode Budget Journey to Europe series is available on the channel if you’d like to watch each destination in detail. ☕ Hot Chocolate With Paul – Sunday morning conversations about travel, music, life stories, and lessons learned along the way. Chapters in this episode include: Packing for a minimalist Europe trip Transatlantic cruise life Lisbon, Portugal Normandy & D-Day sites Bruges, Belgium Rotterdam, Netherlands Munich, Germany Dachau Memorial visit Reflections on history and travel 👍 If you enjoy travel stories from someone on the sunny side of 60, please like, subscribe, and share. #TravelAfter60 #SeniorTravel #BudgetTravel #TransatlanticCruise #EuropeTravel #RetirementTravel #CruiseLife #HistoryTravel #HotChocolateWithPaul