Europe

With its long, attractive Atlantic coastline and idyllic archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira, it is no wonder Portugal boasts so many unbelievable beaches.

The southernmost state in the country, Carinthia has always stood a little apart from the rest of Austria due to its mountainous topography that has somewhat cut it off from the rest of the nation.

Although it’s one of the smallest countries in Southeast Europe, Montenegro is a diverse nation full of natural wonder.

This northern Germany town has a rich history. It was once the most important city in the Hanseatic League when it was known as ‘Queen of the Hanse.

Located in Northern Europe, Estonia is a largely underrated gem.

When planning a vacation to Europe, some of the first destinations that come to mind will be the teeming cities of Paris in France, London in England or Berlin in Germany.

While it is most known for its ancient ruins and archaeological sites, Greece’s capital Athens is also a modern, sprawling metropolis.

Bordered by the Baltic Sea to the north and a very mountainous region to its south, the Central European country of Poland is home to a very diverse range of landscapes, with large parts of it lying on the North European Plain.

Imagine yourself sitting on your hotel balcony, sipping your morning coffee while gazing at the Alps and valleys as far as you can see.

Whoever said, ‘It’s the most wonderful time of the year,’ must have been strolling through a Christmas market with mulled wine in one hand and a pretzel in the other.

England is known the world over for looking like a Christmas card or something from The Hobbit.

As someone who fell in love with wine at a disappointingly old age, I’ve always felt like there is much to make up for.

The Italian island of Sardinia, the second largest in the Mediterranean Sea – after Sicily, of course – has 2,000 kilometers of coastline.

The beauty and history of Scotland are never hidden. It’s seen on the streets of Edinburgh and Glasgow, or along the shining coasts of its isles.

As the capital of Sweden and the largest city in the country, Stockholm is a must-see destination.