EUROPE
European countries and their vibrant cities are known for sightseeing attractions, museums, nightlife, restaurants and more. From France to England, Italy to Germany, there is so much to do. You can catch an opera at Vienna, or go shopping. If you are traveling to Europe for the first time, visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris would be the first to cross your mind.
Although Europe is a year-round travel destination, the best time to visit Europe is during the summer months of June to September. This is the time when the sun is high, the beaches are warm and the weather is sunny. This is also the best season to visit Europe with most of the countries boasting cultural events, galas and even end of season fashion sales.
REGIONS AND HIGHLIGHTS
NORTHEN EUROPE
This part of the continent features some of the busiest and most visited countries in the world. The giant’s causeway in Northern Ireland, the poetic splendour of Wales, the raw beauty of Glasgow, the hometown of the Beatles in Liverpool, the misty cliffs of Cornwall, the elegant and gritty rhythms of London. Head to Denmark, where the Copenhagen Zoo, Thy National Park, the charming Egeskov Castle, the Viking burial grounds of Lindholm Hoje and Legoland await. In Finland. You get to sleep in a glass igloo, stroll around the wooden town in Helsinki, explore 40 national parks, ride on a reindeer or husky sleigh. Norway will sate that appetite. The country has some of the most beautiful train routes, gorgeous cathedrals, castles, the artic circle (where you’ll see the midnight sun) and Tromso Fjords. Other countries to round off your Northern European Tour include Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania and Sweden.
CURRENCY : Danish Krone, Swedish Krona, Pound Sterling, Euro, Icelandic Krona and more
LANGUAGES : English, Danish, Swedish, Romani, Finnish, Estonian, Latvian, Icelandic
WESTERN EUROPE
Let’s start with Southwestern Europe’s crown jewel: Spain. The cuisine, the beaches, Salvador Dali’s art, sky diving in Costa Brava and the architecture in Barcelona. If iconic locations are part of your travel itinerary, then this next country will please you. A ride on the Seine, the wonder of the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, the Palace of Versailles and Disneyland. Calm things down by heading to Belgium where you can enjoy the craft beers, waffles, chocolates, museums in Bruges, the slick nightlife of Antwerp, the wilderness of Ardennes. Continue your tour of Western Europe with a wander through Luxembourg. This country is home the cheerful Parc Merveilleux, the stern Echternach Benedictine Abbey, the imposing Walls of Corniche, the stunning Palace Guillame and the scenic town of Vianden. Other countries in Western Europe include Ireland, Monaco, the Netherlands, Portugal, Andorra.
CURRENCY : EURO
LANGUAGES : French, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, English, Gaelic, Catalan, Dutch and more
SOUTHERN EUROPE
If beauty is what you’re seeking, then beauty is what you’ll find in Southern Europe. Let’s start with incredible Italy, where Vesuvius waits, where Lake Como ripples, where art shines in Uffizi, where the Colosseum stands proud, where Amalfi glitters. Or turn your gaze to gorgeous Greece, where you can tour the Acropolis, climb Mt. Olympus, take in the blinding blue and white beauty of Santorini, hear the echoes of art in Epidaurus Theatre, dive into the depths of the Melissani Caven and hike the Corfu trail. Snuggle into the mythical magic of Malta, with its earlier tiled capital of Mdina, gorgeous gardens, shipwrecks under the waters, old forts, underwater caves in Comino and Isle of MTV. This is Europe at its sunniest and best. Other countries in Southern Europe include Corsica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, East Thrace, Turkey, Cyprus, Kosovo, North Macedonia and others.
CURRENCY : Euro, Albanian Lek, Turkish Lira, Second Macedonian Denar
LANGUAGES : Italian, Greek, Montenegrin, French, Bosnian, Albanian, Turkish, Macedonian
EASTERN EUROPE
Head to the eastern half of Europe and you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a different world. Croatia, Russia, Bulgaria, Estonia, Romania, Ukraine and Serbia all hold distinct identities and a distinct beauty. Explore the charming coast of Croatia when you visit the gorgeous city of Dubrovnik, climb the Spanjola Fortress in Hvar, explore the charming backstreets of Korcula, dive into the pools made by the Krka waterfall, see the turquoise blue Plitvice lakes. Explore St. Petersburg in Russia (we must note that only a portion of Russia is in Europe), with its grand summer palace, cathedrals and majestic city centre. Or explore Europe’s best kept secret – Estonia. This small coastal country is packed to the brim with massive national parks like Lahemaa, the Haapsalu Castle, the gran Estonian History Musuem, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the silky Jagala waterfall, Karula National Park and more.
CURRENCY : Bulgarian Lev, Croatian Kuna, Euro, Ukranian Hryvnia, Russian Ruble, Romanian Leu, Serbian Dinar
LANGUAGES : Estonian, Ukranian, Romanian, Russian, Croatian, Bulgarian, Serbian
INTERESTING FACTS
- Europe is the second smallest continent in the world, just ahead of Australia
- It’s home to the largest country in the world – 40% of Europe is covered by Russia alone
- It is actually only 2 percent bigger than Canada, in terms of land mass
- Some of the world’s greatest empires - Roman, Spanish, British and Russian were founded and flourished in Europe
- Europe is part of Eurasia, the giant continental landmass that includes Europe and Mainland Asia
- The continent’s most visited tourist destination is Disneyland Paris
- Bulgaria is considered to be the oldest country in Europe (its name hasn’t changed since 641 AD).
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