Europe

I’ve always thought of Copenhagen as the epicenter of Scandinavia. Take it from me: I’ve spent the past five summers here, and Copenhagen always pops into conversation.

A country with a fascinating history, Hungary has more to offer than just its glittering capital; outside of Budapest, you’ll come across beautiful architectural wonders, steaming thermal baths and interesting historical sites.

Whether it’s the altitude, the crystal-clear water or the beauty of the surrounding landscape, there’s something extraordinary about the sparkling lakes in Switzerland.

Once among the wealthiest and most powerful cities in Europe, this historic gem still proudly displays an extraordinary collection of medieval architecture.

A fascinating place to visit, Belgium consists of three very autonomous regions, with Flanders in the north being very different both culturally and linguistically from Wallonia in the south and the multicultural capital of Brussels in the center of the country.

Most people think of the boot-shaped mainland when considering vacation destinations in Italy, but there are more than 80 picturesque islands within Italy’s borders to explore and enjoy as well.

We all need some royalness in our lives and what better place to accomplish this than an English castle.

Perched on the peaks of towering sandstone pillars formed millions of years ago stand six monasteries, most of which were constructed during the Middle Ages.

They don’t call Rome ‘The Eternal City’ for nothing – the Italian capital is one of the oldest continuously inhabited sites in Europe.

This beautiful lake has been charming visitors for generations.

Sick of clutching your bag like it contains the crown jewels? Then Europe is probably your top choice for travel.

Imagine stepping into a place where medieval towers rise above winding cobblestone streets, a river loops around an entire historic quarter, and every corner looks lifted from a storybook.

Somewhere in the limestone interior of this southern province, a narrow boardwalk clings to the sheer walls of a gorge that plunges almost 100 meters to the river below.

Europe’s tourist attractions spent decades building reputations that social media then inflated to levels that reality cannot consistently match.

No visit to Holland is complete without a visit to the capital city, Amsterdam; however, there are so many more thrilling sites to see in the Netherlands.