[General] A Trip To/In Europe

"He is preparing for a trip to Europe."
"He is preparing for a trip in Europe."

Could both mean the same thing?

JennU said:

"He is preparing for a trip to Europe."
"He is preparing for a trip in Europe."

Could both mean the same thing?

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Not exactly, no.

"He is preparing for a trip to Europe" might imply he is in Japan or Argentina at the moment.
"He is preparing for a trip in Europe" might imply he is already in Europe, or perhaps he lives in Europe and wants to visit other European countries.