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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:

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
Aqueduct of Segovia Spain

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

Read moreTop 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

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 in France from Lourdes to Béziers

Read morePyrenees Road Trip: Quaint Towns in France from Lourdes to Béziers
Carcassone, Castle in France

Things to Do in Carcassonne’s Medieval Fortified City

Read moreThings to Do in Carcassonne’s 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.

Getting to the Palace of Versailles from Paris

Read moreGetting to the Palace of Versailles from Paris
City Wall in Obidos, Portugal

Obidos Portugal: A Medieval Town with a Padlocked Entrance

Read moreObidos 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

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: The Best Option from Izmir or Kusadasi

Read moreEphesus Library of Celsus: The Best Option from Izmir or Kusadasi
Ski Jump in Oslo

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

Read moreOslo in One Day: Ski Jump, Sculptures, Vikings Ships
Pompeii italy

Pompeii and Naples – Why You Need to Visit Both Cities

Read morePompeii 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

Read moreFlam, Norway: Waterfalls and the Fountain of Youth
Giants Causeway

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

Read moreGiant’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

Read moreRomanesque 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

Read moreWhat 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

Read moreHow to Maximize One Day in Athens – Cruising to Greece
La Mezquita in Cordoba Spain

La Mezquita and Other Things to Do in Cordoba Spain

Read moreLa 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

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
Birth home of William Shakespeare in Stratford Upon Avon, England

England Road Trip: Oxford to York and Beyond

Read moreEngland Road Trip: Oxford to York and Beyond
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

The Secret to Seeing the Highlights of Rome in a Day

Read moreThe 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

Read morePhoto Tour: Plaza del Pilar in Saragossa Spain
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

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

Read moreThe 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

Read moreSantillana 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

Read morePhoto Tour of the Gothic Monastery in Alcobaca Portugal
Oxford England

Classic Architecture: Touring Oxford in a Day

Read moreClassic 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

Read moreWalking 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

Read moreNorway 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

Read moreDramatic Black and White Photos of Lysefjord in Norway
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
Cemetery of Comillas, Cantabria, Spain

An Unusual Cemetery in Comillas in Northern Spain

Read moreAn Unusual Cemetery in Comillas in Northern Spain
Classic Stonehenge Image

Classic Stonehenge Photos: Europe’s Most Famous Megalithic Circle

Read moreClassic 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

Read moreMegalithic Sites in Evora Portugal Older than Stonehenge
Novodevichy Convent in Moscow Russia

Moscow’s Novodevichy Convent: Dramatic Architecture and History

Read moreMoscow’s Novodevichy Convent: Dramatic Architecture and History
Street musicians on Arbat Street in Moscow Russia

People Watching on Arbat Street in Moscow Russia

Read morePeople 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

Read morePhoto Tour: Cruising into the Port of Venice Italy
"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
la playa del Palamos

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

Read moreHome Exchange in Palamós: A Taste of Daily Life in Spain
Berlin Wall

Berlin Wall and Other Sites to Visit in Berlin Germany

Read moreBerlin Wall and Other Sites to Visit in Berlin Germany
Lugo Spain

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
Atonium

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

Read moreBrussels Highlights: Chocolate, Atomium, EU, Manneken-Pis

Heidelberg Castle and Luxembourg City in a Day

Read moreHeidelberg Castle and Luxembourg City in a Day

Salt Mines in Austria and Old Friends in Germany

Read moreSalt Mines in Austria and Old Friends in Germany

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

Read moreSalzburg Austria – Musical Home to Mozart and The Sound of Music
Gondolas in Venice Italy

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

Read moreCanals, St. Marks, Bridges, and a Gondola in Venice Italy
St Peters Basilica in Vatican City

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

Read morePhoto Tour: Vatican City – The World’s Smallest Country
Florence Italy

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

Read moreFlorence In a Day: Uffizi, Duomo, and Piazzale Michelangelo
cathedral

Pisa Italy: Climbing the Leaning Tower and Visiting the Cathedral

Read morePisa Italy: Climbing the Leaning Tower and Visiting the Cathedral
Barcelona

A Free City Tour of Old Town Barcelona!

Read moreA Free City Tour of Old Town Barcelona!
San Sebastian Spain

San Sebastian, Europe’s 2016 Culture Capital

Read moreSan Sebastian, Europe’s 2016 Culture Capital
The Palacio de la Magdalena in Santander Spain

Penguins on the Peninsula of Magdalena in Santander Spain?

Read morePenguins 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

Read moreWe 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

Read moreSantiago de Compostela on St. James Day
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

Columbus’ tomb to flamenco in Seville: unique things to do in Seville Spain

Read moreColumbus’ tomb to flamenco in Seville: unique things to do in Seville Spain
Moorish

Alhambra: a Must See Moorish Fortress in Granada Spain

Read moreAlhambra: a Must See Moorish Fortress in Granada Spain
Toledo Monestary

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

Read moreToledo Spain, City of Coexistence of Christians, Jews and Muslims
Photos of Madrid

Highlights of a Free Walking Tour of Madrid Spain

Read moreHighlights of a Free Walking Tour of Madrid Spain
Prado Muesum

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

Read moreMadrid Art Museums: Getting Free Entry to Prado or Reina Sophia
la playa del Palamos

What To Expect At The Beach In Palamos, Spain

Read moreWhat To Expect At The Beach In Palamos, Spain
Palamos giants parade

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

Read moreFiesta Major in Palamós: Giants Parade and Heart-Shaped Fireworks
Bryggen in Bergen, Norway

Bergen Norway Offering View from Above and an Historical Village

Read moreBergen Norway Offering View from Above and an Historical Village
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
Roman Baths

Photo tour of the Roman Baths in England

Read morePhoto tour of the Roman Baths in England
Blarney castle

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

Read moreEloquence or Gift of Gab? We Kissed the Blarney Stone in Ireland
Ring of Kerry

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

Read moreDingle, Killarney, Ring of Kerry: Driving Ireland’s South Coast
castle and swan

I Adore Adare – A Stunning Town in Ireland

Read moreI Adore Adare – A Stunning Town in Ireland
Newgrange tomb in Dublin

Inside Newgrange: A Neolithic Tomb in Ireland

Read moreInside Newgrange: A Neolithic Tomb in Ireland

Discovering Dublin Ireland on a Free City Walking Tour

Read moreDiscovering Dublin Ireland on a Free City Walking Tour
Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castles, Cloned Sheep, and More Edinburgh Fun

Read moreEdinburgh Castles, Cloned Sheep, and More Edinburgh Fun

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

Read moreBeheaded 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

Read moreLondon Fun: Classic & Quirky Things to do in London
Harry Potter Platform 9 3/4

Searching For Harry Potter Attractions In England

Read moreSearching For Harry Potter Attractions In England
The Old Jewish Cemetery

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

Read moreA Tour of The Old Jewish Quarter in Prague – One Of Europe’s Oldest
Berlin Zoo

Berlin Zoo – Poor Animals Kept in Concrete Cages

Read moreBerlin Zoo – Poor Animals Kept in Concrete Cages
russian tanks

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

Read morePhotos: Russian Tanks, Missiles and ICBM On The Street in Moscow
Moscow May Day parade

Marching in the Moscow May Day Parade

Read moreMarching in the Moscow May Day Parade
Moscow's Red Square at Night

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

Read moreMoscow at Night: Photos of St. Basil’s, Red Square, Bolshoi
moscow train

Moscow Metro as a Destination – Tips Before You Start

Read moreMoscow Metro as a Destination – Tips Before You Start
in the kremlin

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

Read morePhotos Highlights of our Tour Inside the Kremlin – Moscow, Russia
Red Square in Moscow, Russia

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

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

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