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Europe

Our Europe travel articles are segmented into four regions. These are based on the United Nations (UN) Geoscheme. Developed by the UN Statistics Division, the four segments include (countries we have written about are in italics):

  • Eastern Europe: Belarus, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Moldova, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, and Ukraine.
  • Northern Europe: Aland Islands, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, Guernsey, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jersey, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sark, Svalbard, and Jan Mayen, Sweden, and United Kingdom (Great Britain and Northern Ireland).
  • Southern Europe: Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Gibraltar, Greece, Italy, Republic of Macedonia, Malta, Montenegro, Portugal, San Marino, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey*, and Vatican City.
  • Western Europe: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, and Switzerland.

*Turkey is included here as we only visited the European section of the country.

Enjoy our European-based articles:

View from the top of Santorini in Greece, one of the best European islands to visit

5 Best European Islands to Visit in the Summer

Read more5 Best European Islands to Visit in the Summer
Polzeath, one of the best beaches in Cornwall, UK

The Best Beaches to Visit in Cornwall, UK

Read moreThe Best Beaches to Visit in Cornwall, UK
One of the many stunning coastal landmarks in the UK

6 Breathtaking Coastal Landmarks in the UK

Read more6 Breathtaking Coastal Landmarks in the UK
campervan road trip with snowcapped mountain in the background

5 Tips for the Ultimate Campervan Road Trip in Scotland

Read more5 Tips for the Ultimate Campervan Road Trip in Scotland
A dish of rozata pudding with caramel dressing - one of several great Croatian desserts

Croatian Desserts and Main Dishes that You Won’t Want to Miss

Read moreCroatian Desserts and Main Dishes that You Won’t Want to Miss
Diocletian's Palace, a must see with one day in Split Croatia

One Day in Split, Croatia – A Complete Itinerary for First Time Visitors

Read moreOne Day in Split, Croatia – A Complete Itinerary for First Time Visitors
The Windmills of Kinderdijk are one of the best places to visit in the Netherlands

5 Best Places to Visit in the Netherlands

Read more5 Best Places to Visit in the Netherlands
Hiking on of many adventure activities in Switzerland

5 Must-Try Adventure Activities in Switzerland

Read more5 Must-Try Adventure Activities in Switzerland
The ancient aqueduct seen from ground level is one of the most impressive things to do in Segovia Spain

Things to Do in Segovia Spain: Ancient Aqueduct to Fairytale Castle

Read moreThings to Do in Segovia Spain: Ancient Aqueduct to Fairytale Castle
Chapel of Bones around the world

Chapel of Bones Evora and Other World Ossuaries

Read moreChapel of Bones Evora and Other World Ossuaries
Blue Mosque is a must see in Istanbul Turkey

Istanbul Must See: 7 Places to Visit in Istanbul Turkey

Read moreIstanbul Must See: 7 Places to Visit in Istanbul Turkey
Dunrobin Castle seen while on a Scotland road trip

Scotland Road Trip: Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands

Read moreScotland Road Trip: Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in Lourdes France

Lourdes, France – A Town of Healing Water and Miracles

Read moreLourdes, France – A Town of Healing Water and Miracles
The main church in Pouzac France

Pyrenees Road Trip: Quaint Towns from Lourdes to Béziers, France

Read morePyrenees Road Trip: Quaint Towns from Lourdes to Béziers, France
Going inside the walled city is one of the best things to do in Carcassonne

Things to Do in Carcassonne: One Day in a Medieval Fortified City

Read moreThings to Do in Carcassonne: One Day in a Medieval Fortified City
A view from the Tower of Hercules, the oldest working lighthouse in the world located in La Coruna, Spain

21 Things to do in La Coruña Spain: From Beaches to Historic Sites

Read more21 Things to do in La Coruña Spain: From Beaches to Historic Sites
Getting to Versailles is easy, once inside there stunning scenes like this one.

Paris Day Trip – Versailles Made Easy with These Tips

Read moreParis Day Trip – Versailles Made Easy with These Tips
City Wall in Obidos, Portugal

Obidos Portugal: Visit an Enchanting Medieval Town as a Lisbon Day Trip

Read moreObidos Portugal: Visit an Enchanting Medieval Town as a Lisbon Day Trip
Avoid crowds in Paris by visit sites early in the morning, like Sacre Coeur in the distance in Paris France

10 Tips to Avoid Crowds in Paris France

Read more10 Tips to Avoid Crowds in Paris France
Brightly coloured bougainvillea on medieval buildings in Pals Spain

Barcelona Day Trips: Dali Museum and 9 Medieval Towns in Catalonia

Read moreBarcelona Day Trips: Dali Museum and 9 Medieval Towns in Catalonia
Cloisters of St Bertrand de Comminges Cathedral France

Saint Bertrand de Comminges: Charming French Village

Read moreSaint Bertrand de Comminges: Charming French Village
The Ephesus Library, Turkey

Ephesus Library of Celsus: A Must-See in Turkey from Izmir or Kusadasi

Read moreEphesus Library of Celsus: A Must-See in Turkey from Izmir or Kusadasi

Oslo in One Day: Ski Jump, Vikings, Artwork, and Cruise Port Options

Read moreOslo in One Day: Ski Jump, Vikings, Artwork, and Cruise Port Options
One of the many stunning views along the Causeway Coastal Route in Northern Ireland

Giant’s Causeway Coastal Route: Belfast to Dunluce Castle

Read moreGiant’s Causeway Coastal Route: Belfast to Dunluce Castle
Nave of the Basilica of Saint Sernin in Toulouse France

Romanesque Sculpture and Frescos: Basilica of St Sernin Toulouse

Read moreRomanesque Sculpture and Frescos: Basilica of St Sernin Toulouse
A closer look at Erechtheion on the Acropolis in Athens Greece

One Day in Athens – How to Maximize Your Time when Cruising to Greece

Read moreOne Day in Athens – How to Maximize Your Time when Cruising to Greece
La Mezquita in Cordoba Spain

Things to Do in Cordoba Spain: More than Just La Mezquita

Read moreThings to Do in Cordoba Spain: More than Just La Mezquita
Church of Nossa Senhora da Graça in Evora Portugal

30 Free Things to Do in Evora Portugal

Read more30 Free Things to Do in Evora Portugal
Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire, England

17 Images of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

Read more17 Images of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
Rolling hills and castle ruins in the British countryside seen during our England road trip.

England Road Trip: Enjoy the British Countryside from London to Alnwick

Read moreEngland Road Trip: Enjoy the British Countryside from London to Alnwick
One end of the Charles Bridge in Prague Czech Republic

12 Fun Things to Do in Prague – a Mix of Old-world Charm and Innovation

Read more12 Fun Things to Do in Prague – a Mix of Old-world Charm and Innovation
Windmills of Mykonos Greece. Photo copyright Rhonda Albom 2012

Windmills of Mykonos, Whitewash Buildings: Why We Love this Cruise Port

Read moreWindmills of Mykonos, Whitewash Buildings: Why We Love this Cruise Port
Roman Forum, one of many stops as we attempted to see the highlights of Rome in a day, Italy

Italy Cruise Ports: One Day in Rome, Florence, Naples, or Venice

Read moreItaly Cruise Ports: One Day in Rome, Florence, Naples, or Venice
Arc de Triomphe in Paris France

A Closer Look at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris France

Read moreA Closer Look at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris France
Colourful Pena Palace in Sintra Portugal

Palaces and Castles of Sintra Portugal: It’s Like Being in a Fairytale

Read morePalaces and Castles of Sintra Portugal: It’s Like Being in a Fairytale
Santillana Del Mar, rustic stone buildings dripping with colourful balcony flowers.

Northern Spain Road Trip: From the Atlantic to the Mediterranean

Read moreNorthern Spain Road Trip: From the Atlantic to the Mediterranean
Cloister and church of the Alcobaça Monastery

Monastery of Alcobaca Portugal – A Must See Gothic Masterpiece

Read moreMonastery of Alcobaca Portugal – A Must See Gothic Masterpiece
Oxford England

Oxford in a Day – A Classic British City with Impressive Architecture

Read moreOxford in a Day – A Classic British City with Impressive Architecture
Alnwick Castle in England. It was used as Hogwarts in Harry Potter and used in Downton Abbey amongst others.

Alnwick Castle (Hogwarts) and Harry Potter Filming Locations in London & UK

Read moreAlnwick Castle (Hogwarts) and Harry Potter Filming Locations in London & UK
Cruise ship sailing into one of the Norway Cruise Ports in a fjord with a red cottage in the foreground

Norway Cruise Ports: What to See and Do When Cruising the Fjords

Read moreNorway Cruise Ports: What to See and Do When Cruising the Fjords
Rievaulx Abbey in the British Countryside

The Picturesque Ruins of Rievaulx Abbey in England’s Countryside

Read moreThe Picturesque Ruins of Rievaulx Abbey in England’s Countryside
Stonehenge, on of many things to include if trying to see things to do near Stonehenge

10 Things to Do Near Stonehenge: From Bath to Southampton

Read more10 Things to Do Near Stonehenge: From Bath to Southampton
Almendres Cromlech is one of the megalithic sites in Evora Portugal

Megalithic Sites in Evora Portugal Older than Stonehenge

Read moreMegalithic Sites in Evora Portugal Older than Stonehenge
"Suspended" by Alice Pasquini in Germany

Travel Bloggers Share an Eclectic Mix of European Street Art

Read moreTravel Bloggers Share an Eclectic Mix of European Street Art
broomstick flying photo tricks

Shattering the Illusion of Broomstick Flying at Alnwick Castle, England

Read moreShattering the Illusion of Broomstick Flying at Alnwick Castle, England
View of Palamos from the sea, the town of our long term home exchange that gave us a window into daily life in Spain

Home Exchange in Palamós: A Taste of Daily Life in Spain

Read moreHome Exchange in Palamós: A Taste of Daily Life in Spain
Visiting and walking through the Brandenburg Gate a classic tourist site really is one of the unusual things to do in Berlin

Add Some Unusual Things to Do in Berlin Germany to Your Berlin Itinerary

Read moreAdd Some Unusual Things to Do in Berlin Germany to Your Berlin Itinerary
Roman wall of Lugo Spain seen from the outside, it tops most lists of things to do in Lugo.

Lugo Spain: Home to a Fully Intact Roman Wall

Read moreLugo Spain: Home to a Fully Intact Roman Wall

Travel Tips and Photos for Beautiful Bruges Belgium

Read moreTravel Tips and Photos for Beautiful Bruges Belgium
Architecture and golden statues are amongst the similarities when comparing Bruges vs Brussels

Bruges vs Brussels: Where to Go in Belgium

Read moreBruges vs Brussels: Where to Go in Belgium
Luxembourg in one day

Things to Do in Luxembourg in One Day

Read moreThings to Do in Luxembourg in One Day
View from tram down from Hohensalzburg Fortress

One Day in Salzburg, Austria’s Home to Mozart, Castle, and More

Read moreOne Day in Salzburg, Austria’s Home to Mozart, Castle, and More
Inside the Cathedral de Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Visiting Santiago de Compostela on Saint James Day: Holiday Eve Festival

Read moreVisiting Santiago de Compostela on Saint James Day: Holiday Eve Festival
Jugger

Jugger: A Movie Based Sport (or Medieval Rugby Game) We Saw in Spain

Read moreJugger: A Movie Based Sport (or Medieval Rugby Game) We Saw in Spain
Colourful dancer on the street demonstrating Flamenco in Seville, its birthplace in Spain is

7 Unique Things to Do in Seville from Flamenco to Columbus’ Tomb

Read more7 Unique Things to Do in Seville from Flamenco to Columbus’ Tomb
Alhambra is the final stop on our central Spain road trip from Madrid to Toledo to Cordoba to Seville to Granada

Central Spain Road Trip: Madrid to Granada (Barcelona add-on)

Read moreCentral Spain Road Trip: Madrid to Granada (Barcelona add-on)
Outdoor eating in Plaza Mayor was one of our Madrid highlights.

Madrid Highlights: 10 Unique Things to Do in the Spanish Capital

Read moreMadrid Highlights: 10 Unique Things to Do in the Spanish Capital
A beefeater guard representing travel tips for the UK

Travel Tips for the UK: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

Read moreTravel Tips for the UK: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
Driving around Ireland is charming villages and big cities like this shot of Dublin at sunset.

Driving Around Ireland – Our Irish Road Trip Loop from Dublin

Read moreDriving Around Ireland – Our Irish Road Trip Loop from Dublin
Big Ben and Houses of Parliament are two classic sites to see when attempting London in a one day.

London in One Day: How to See the Highlights of England’s Capital City

Read moreLondon in One Day: How to See the Highlights of England’s Capital City
Inside the Spanish Synagogue in the Prague Jewish Quarter

A Guide to Visiting the Prague Jewish Quarter

Read moreA Guide to Visiting the Prague Jewish Quarter
russian tanks

Russian Tanks, Missiles and ICBMs On the Street in Moscow

Read moreRussian Tanks, Missiles and ICBMs On the Street in Moscow
Moscow May Day parade

Marching in the Moscow May Day Parade

Read moreMarching in the Moscow May Day Parade
Red Square is one of many Moscow highlights, Russia

Moscow Highlights: Things to do in Moscow in 4 Days

Read moreMoscow Highlights: Things to do in Moscow in 4 Days

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