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Gemut.com advises on matters of rental cars, rail travel, foreign currency, hotel reservations, guidebooks, and more

How to Order Wine in Europe
Of all life's decisions, few are less important but more complicated than ordering wine with dinner.

Apartment Rentals
It doesn’t take many auto or rail trips through Europe before one begins to ruminate on what it would be like to stay in one place for a week or two — or six months.

Prepaid Travel Cards
American Express prepaid travel cards are no substitute for credit cards.

Travel Europe Without an Itinerary
For those pliable souls who can deal with the occasional disappointment, making up the itinerary on the fly offers many rewards.

Driving the Autobahn
The Autobahns, Autostrades, and Autoroutes of Europe are serious business, especially in Germany.

Learn to Speak German
Michel Thomas language courses, offered by publisher Champs-Elysees, Inc., are audio-based programs, meaning no books or homework.

Best Guidebook for Driving in Europe
At Gemütlichkeit, we think Michelin’s Red Guides are the most useful and amazing travel books around.

Top Ten Ways to Beat a Strong Euro
Proven strategies for maximizing your dollars against a strong euro

Gemütlichkeit: The Travel Letter for Germany, Austria, & Switzerland