How do I deal with laundry?

Book accommodations with a washing machine, or use a local 'lavanderia' once every two weeks. Pack enough clothes for 10 days and rotate.

Is a Eurail pass worth it?

Only if you move between countries every 3-4 days. If you are staying in one city for weeks at a time, point-to-point tickets bought 4 weeks in advance are significantly cheaper.

Planning a Three-Month European Trip

Focus on a 'hub-and-spoke' model where you stay in four or five major cities for 2-3 weeks each, using them as bases for day trips. This prevents burnout, saves money on accommodation by qualifying for weekly discounts, and limits time spent dragging luggage through train stations.

Pick your 'anchor' cities. Select 4-5 major cities (e.g., Lisbon, Berlin, Prague, Florence) that interest you. Choose cities with robust rail connections to ensure you can reach smaller towns easily for day trips.
Map your route by rail. Use the Eurail planner to check connection times. Aim for travel days to be under 5 hours. If a leg is longer than 6 hours, check budget airlines like Ryanair or EasyJet for a 90-minute flight.
Book accommodation for 2-3 week blocks. Search for serviced apartments on platforms like Airbnb or Booking.com. Filtering for 'monthly stays' often unlocks a 20-30% discount compared to nightly rates.
Establish a base-level budget. Set a daily spend cap (excluding major transit). Track your expenses in a simple spreadsheet to ensure you don't run out of funds by month two.

How do I deal with laundry?: Book accommodations with a washing machine, or use a local 'lavanderia' once every two weeks. Pack enough clothes for 10 days and rotate.
Is a Eurail pass worth it?: Only if you move between countries every 3-4 days. If you are staying in one city for weeks at a time, point-to-point tickets bought 4 weeks in advance are significantly cheaper.