Europe

 

Europe is the world’s second-smallest continent, and it is debatable how many counties are in Europe. If you consider the transcontinental countries, there are 50 countries in Europe located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and can be divided into seven geographic regions:

  • Scandinavia – Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark
  • Northern Europe – the United Kingdom and Ireland (in the English Channel and the Baltic Sea)
  • Western Europe – France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Monaco
  • Southern Europe – Portugal, Spain, Andorra, Italy, Malta, San Marino, and Vatican City
  • Central Europe – Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary
  • SE Europe – Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, and the European part of Turkey
  • Eastern Europe – Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, the European portion of Russia

Apart from the regions, Europe is home to five transcontinental countries between the borders of Europe and Asia. They include Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Turkey.

Everyone dreams of travelling to Europe to experience deep-rooted history, stunning architecture, and picturesque countrysides together with the diverse culinary of each region. It is an incredible destination year-round, and it’s certainly a place that needs to be explored.

THE BEST TIME TO VISIT

Europe makes an excellent year-round destination, depending on where you want to go.

Late March to early June and September to November are the best times to visit in the Summer when the weather is warmer.

Climate ::

It varies in each country, and the time of year you are travelling.

Asia’s cultural diversity and heritage encompass history, art, music, literature, religion, philosophy, and architecture, which gives one so much more meaning to life if you can embrace yourself in this rich culture.

Asian people are very hospitable and welcoming and will treat you to a warm welcome. Some Asian countries will also be deeply religious, so respecting people in the host country is essential.

Flight Connections:

Most airlines fly into many major hubs of Europe, depending on which direction you are coming.

Etihad Airways, Emirates Airlines and Qatar Airways offer great prices and connections.

Check Skyscanner for great airfares.

WHAT TO EXPECT

 

Language:

The most spoken languages in Europe are Russian, German, French, Italian, English, Spanish, Polish and Dutch (to name a few).

Currency: EURO (EUR)

The following countries use the Euro: Austria, Belgium, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Spain.

Countries that use other currencies:

Bosnia Herzegovina (BAM), Bulgaria (BGN), Croatia (HRK), Czech Republic (CZK), Denmark (DKK), Hungary (HUF), North Macedonia (MKD), Norway (NOK), Poland (PLN), Romania (RON), Serbia (RSD), Sweden (SEK), Switzerland (CHF), Turkey (TRY)

Banks & ATMs:

ATMs are the easiest and smartest way for travellers to get cash throughout Europe.

Plugs and Sockets:

Europe generally uses Type C, E, and F. 
Type C consists of two round parallel pins, while the wall plug has two holes where it is connected.

Consider carrying a universal adapter.

Safety:

Travelling to Europe is generally easy, safe and fun. But be vigilant as petty crimes such as pickpocketing can happen in popular cities like London or Paris.

Practice common sense and avoid dark alleyways at night, especially if you travel as a solo female.

A Journey Through Time – Exploring Bulgaria

French Riviera Travel Guide

Sophistication, sun, and azure on the Riviera

Lagos Travel Guide

Lagos, a charming coastal town in the Algarve region

Madeira Travel Guide

An archipelago in Paradise

Lisbon Travel Guide

Europe’s Vibrant Coastal Capital City

Coimbra Travel Guide

An academic heritage

Porto Travel Guide

Riverside beauty, historic charm, culinary delights

Sopot Travel Guide

The Jewel of the Baltic Riviera.

Karlovy Vary Travel Guide

Karlovy Vary, the land of healing waters.

Mykonos, A Cycladic Greek Island Paradise

Zagreb Travel Guide

Dubrovnik a city in southern Croatia fronting the Adriatic Sea.

Gdansk Travel Guide

The land of maritime heritage, cultural diversity, and architectural beauty.

Warsaw Travel Guide

Rich History and Vibrant Culture of Warsaw

Krakow Travel Guide

History, Culture, and Architectural Marvels Await

Gothenburg Travel Guide

Sweden’s vibrant coastal gem.

Reykjavik

The capital and largest city of Norway.

Copenhagen

The capital and largest city of Norway.

Enchanting Flåm

Immersed in Nature's Magical Embrace.

Oslo

The capital and largest city of Norway.

Stavanger

Norway's energy capital.

Flåm

A major cruise port in Norway.

Bergen

The city between the seven mountains

Ålesund

Ålesund famous for its Art Nouveau architecture.

Trondheim

The technology capital of Norway.

Tromso

Gateway to the Arctic.

Lofoten Islands, Norway

Home of the northern lights and the midnight sun.

12-Day Norway Travel Itinerary

A land of majestic Fjords.

Norway Travel Guide

Overview of the land of majestic Norway.

Lake Como

An immense Italian lake at the foothills of the Alps in Northern Italy.

Dublin

Capital of the Republic of Ireland

Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough

The Valley of Two Lakes

Kilkenny

The medieval town of Ireland

Bruges – A Fairytale Christmas

A Fairytale Christmas

Berlin

The Capital of Germany.

Brussels – The Political Capital of Europe

A quintessential capital city of Belgium.

A Weekend in Budapest

‘Buda’ & ‘Pest’

Valletta, Malta – A Limestone Beauty

An island country - Mediterranean Sea.

All roads lead to Madrid

Madrid, the capital of Spain.

Tallinn

Estonia's Capital on the Baltic Sea

Lapland – Arctic Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

Helsinki – Nordic Delight

Helsinki - the capital of Finland

Prague – A Medieval Christmas