About
We are inveterate travelers who want to share our experience and love of Europe with you.
We have learned the ins and outs of successful trips, where to find the best deals, how to save money, and how to find those hidden gems that many guidebooks often seem to miss.
The Internet increasingly provides an overwhelming amount of travel advice, more than any traveler has the time or expertise to discover. And so, we see our role as trusted advisers, researching the latest travel news, and highlighting and offering practical advice on European destinations for every budget. Our goal is to help you make sense of the options and information available, so that you can make better decisions when planning your trip to Europe.
Our roots are in Europe…we have personally traveled there many times, exploring the countries of our ancestors and immersing ourselves in the culture and history of this continent that we have grown to love. We hope you enjoy reading our blog, as we bring you the best advice, tools, tips and websites for planning your next trip to Europe.
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Terri Fogarty
I am a former university administrator who gave it all up to do what I love: travel and help other travelers design their dream vacations to Europe. I fell in love with Europe on my first trip to Paris more than 15 years ago. Since then, my husband Bill and I have traveled throughout Europe more than 25 times. I have planned hundreds of trips to Europe for my clients over the last 10 years.
Europe has won me over because Europeans seem to understand what life is all about: family, friends and food. They have perfected the the art of living and as the Italians say “dolce far niente” - the sweetness of doing nothing.
My posts are designed to share with you my years of experience as a travel agent and a traveler…what I learned and what I love.
Bill Fogarty
After a career in the Juvenile Justice system, I have joined my wife Terri in the travel industry. We both love to travel and especially love Europe for its beauty and culture. As an avid golfer, I have golfed across Europe at some of the best courses in the world. I will share my golfing experiences with you as well as travel tips and more.
Marilyn McFarlane
Marilyn McFarlane, a long-established travel writer, has been published in national magazines, newspapers and online and is the author of several guidebooks. She travels the world seeking lesser-known places as well as familiar haunts. She makes her home in Portland, Oregon, with her husband, also a traveler, and their two cats.
If you are interested in writing for us, please email us at terrif@europeupclose.com.
Very nice website, I have been to some of the places that you have mentioned on your site.
I enjoyed going to the Bath Spa, in Bath; and was amazed that the water is still hot.
Though I did not see the location mentioned I also enjoyed the Devil’s Causeway in Ireland.