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Europe

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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.

Click on your favourite region here, or scroll below for the latest articles from this part of the world:

Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe
Inverness, Scotland

Northern Europe

Northern Europe
Windmills of Mykonos Greece. Photo copyright Rhonda Albom 2012

Southern Europe

Southern Europe
Night photography of Sacre-Coeur in Paris France

Western Europe

Western Europe

Enjoy our European-based articles:

Hiking on of many adventure activities in Switzerland

5 Must-Try Adventure Activities in Switzerland

Aqueduct of Segovia Spain

Top Things to Do in Segovia Spain: A Fascinating Day Trip from Madrid

Chapel of Bones around the world

Chapel 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

Dunrobin Castle seen while driving around Scotland

Scotland Road Trip: Edinburgh to Scottish Highlands

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in Lourdes France

Lourdes, France – A Town of Healing Water and Miracles

The main church in Pouzac France

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

Carcassone, Castle in France

Things to Do in Carcassonne’s Medieval Fortified City

One of the many beaches in La Coruna, Spain

21 Things to do in La Coruña Spain

Getting to Versailles is easy, once inside there stunning scenes like this one.

Getting to the Palace of Versailles from Paris

City Wall in Obidos, Portugal

Obidos Portugal: A Medieval Town with a Padlocked Entrance

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

Archways on the narrow cobbled streets in the medieval town of Pals Spain

Barcelona 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

The Ephesus Library, Turkey

Ephesus Library of Celsus: The Best Option from Izmir or Kusadasi

Ski Jump in Oslo

Oslo in One Day: Ski Jump, Sculptures, Vikings Ships

Pompeii italy

Pompeii and Naples – Why You Need to Visit Both Cities

Tvindefossen waterfall is the fountain of youth in Norway

Flam, Norway: Waterfalls and the Fountain of Youth

Dunluce Castle ruins in Northern Island is now used in Game of Thrones

Giant’s Causeway Coastal Route: Rock Features, Rope Bridge, Ruins

Nave of the Basilica of Saint Sernin in Toulouse France

Romanesque Sculpture and Frescos Inside the Basilica of St Sernin Toulouse

Capitole of Toulouse, France

What to do in Toulouse France: 34 Possibilities in this Pink City

A closer look at Erechtheion on the Acropolis in Athens Greece

How to Maximize One Day in Athens – Cruising to Greece

La Mezquita in Cordoba Spain

La Mezquita and Other Things to Do in Cordoba Spain

Church of Nossa Senhora da Graça in Evora Portugal

30 Free Things to Do in Evora Portugal

Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire, England

17 Images of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

Birth home of William Shakespeare in Stratford Upon Avon, England

England Road Trip: Oxford to York and Beyond

One end of the Charles Bridge in Prague Czech Republic

Fun Things to Do in Prague Czech Republic

Windmills of Mykonos Greece. Photo copyright Rhonda Albom 2012

Mykonos Cruise Port: Windmills and Whitewash

Roman Forum, one of many stops as we attempted to see the highlights of Rome in a day, Italy

The Secret to Seeing the Highlights of Rome in a Day

Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Saragossa Spain

Photo Tour: Plaza del Pilar in Saragossa Spain

Arc de Triomphe in Paris France

A Closer Look at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris France

Colourful Pena Palace in Sintra Portugal

The Palaces of Sintra Portugal – The Heart of European Romantic Architecture

Santillana Del Mar, rustic stone buildings dripping with colourful balcony flowers.

Santillana del Mar: Spain’s Often Overlooked Colourful Medieval Town

Cloister and church of the Alcobaça Monastery

Photo Tour of the Gothic Monastery in Alcobaca Portugal

Oxford England

Classic Architecture: Touring Oxford in a Day

Alnwick Castle in England. It was used as Hogwarts in Harry Potter and used in Downton Abbey amongst others.

Walking through History: Alnwick Castle (Hogwarts) in England

Sognefjord in Norway as seen from a cruise ship.

Norway in Vibrant Colour: Waterfalls, Fjords, Flowers and more

The Lysefjord Bridge is the only bridge that crosses of Lysefjord in Norway.

Dramatic Black and White Photos of Lysefjord in Norway

Rievaulx Abbey in the British Countryside

The Picturesque Ruins of Rievaulx Abbey in England’s Countryside

Cemetery of Comillas, Cantabria, Spain

An Unusual Cemetery in Comillas in Northern Spain

Classic Stonehenge Image

Classic Stonehenge Photos: Europe’s Most Famous Megalithic Circle

Almendres Cromlech is one of the megalithic sites in Evora Portugal

Megalithic Sites in Evora Portugal Older than Stonehenge

Novodevichy Convent in Moscow Russia

Moscow’s Novodevichy Convent: Dramatic Architecture and History

Street musicians on Arbat Street in Moscow Russia

People Watching on Arbat Street in Moscow Russia

Cruising into Venice Italy on the NCL Spirit 2

Photo Tour: Cruising into the Port of Venice Italy

"Suspended" by Alice Pasquini in Germany

Travel Bloggers Share an Eclectic Mix of European Street Art

broomstick flying photo tricks

Shattering the Illusion of Broomstick Flying at Alnwick Castle, England

Cork museum in Palafrugall, Spain

Cork Trees in Portugal and a Cork Museum in Spain

la playa del Palamos

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

Berlin Wall

Berlin Wall and Other Sites to Visit in Berlin Germany

Melissa albom

Lugo Spain: Home to a Fully Intact Roman Wall

Travel Tips and Photos for Beautiful Bruges Belgium

Atonium

Brussels Highlights: Chocolate, Atomium, EU, Manneken-Pis

Heidelberg Castle and Luxembourg City in a Day

Salt Mines in Austria and Old Friends in Germany

Salzburg Austria – Musical Home to Mozart and The Sound of Music

Gondolas in Venice Italy

Canals, St. Marks, Bridges, and a Gondola in Venice Italy

St Peters Basilica in Vatican City

Photo Tour: Vatican City – The World’s Smallest Country

Florence Italy

Florence In a Day: Uffizi, Duomo, and Piazzale Michelangelo

cathedral

Pisa Italy: Climbing the Leaning Tower and Visiting the Cathedral

Barcelona

A Free City Tour of Old Town Barcelona!

San Sebastian Spain

San Sebastian, Europe’s 2016 Culture Capital

The Palacio de la Magdalena in Santander Spain

Penguins on the Peninsula of Magdalena in Santander Spain?

Spain, Cave of Altimira, Rock Art Paintings of Bison, UNESCO Site

We Saw 40,000 Year Old Cave Drawings in Northern Spain

Inside the Cathedral de Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Santiago de Compostela on St. James Day

Jugger

Jugger – A Medieval Rugby Game We Watched in Spain

Christopher Columbus Tomb

Nothing Compares to Experiencing Flamenco in Seville Spain

Moorish

Alhambra: a Must See Moorish Fortress in Granada Spain

Toledo Monestary

Toledo Spain, City of Coexistence of Christians, Jews and Muslims

Photos of Madrid

Highlights of a Free Walking Tour of Madrid Spain

Prado Muesum

Madrid Art Museums: Getting Free Entry to Prado or Reina Sophia

la playa del Palamos

What To Expect At The Beach In Palamos, Spain

Palamos giants parade

Fiesta Major in Palamós: Giants Parade and Heart-Shaped Fireworks

Bergen Norway

Bergen Norway Offering View from Above and an Historical Village

York Castle

Travel Tips for the UK and Ireland Visitors

Roman Baths

Photo tour of the Roman Baths in England

Blarney castle

Eloquence or Gift of Gab? We Kissed the Blarney Stone in Ireland

Ring of Kerry

Dingle, Killarney, Ring of Kerry: Driving Ireland’s South Coast

castle and swan

I Adore Adare – A Stunning Town in Ireland

Newgrange tomb in Dublin

Inside Newgrange: A Neolithic Tomb in Ireland

Discovering Dublin Ireland on a Free City Walking Tour

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castles, Cloned Sheep, and More Edinburgh Fun

Beheaded at the Tower of London – A Not To Be Missed Destination

Cafe across th street from New Scotland Yard in London, England

London Fun: Classic & Quirky Things to do in London

Harry Potter Platform 9 3/4

Searching For Harry Potter Attractions In England

The Old Jewish Cemetery

A Tour of The Old Jewish Quarter in Prague – One Of Europe’s Oldest

Berlin Zoo

Berlin Zoo – Poor Animals Kept in Concrete Cages

russian tanks

Photos: Russian Tanks, Missiles and ICBM On The Street in Moscow

Moscow May Day parade

Marching in the Moscow May Day Parade

Moscow's Red Square at Night

Moscow at Night: Photos of St. Basil’s, Red Square, Bolshoi

moscow train

Moscow Metro as a Destination – Tips Before You Start

in the kremlin

Photos Highlights of our Tour Inside the Kremlin – Moscow, Russia

Red Square in Moscow, Russia

Highlights of Moscow: Red Square, St. Basils, Seven Sisters, More

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