Europe

WELCOME TO EUROPE!

With more than 50 countries to explore, Europe is a major hot spot for tourist attractions.

People from all over the world come to discover the unique culture, history, architecture & stunning landscapes that Europe has to offer. Europe is located in the western part of Eurasia and is made up of 4 major regions. Eastern, Northern, Southern & Western Europe.

Seeing as Europe is a large continent with quite a lot of countries, backpacking through Europe seems to be the most popular way to travel. Backpacking is certainly a more independent and budget-friendly way of traveling.

It’s a great way to meet locals and fellow backpackers aboard and is a great first beginner’s trip if you have never traveled before.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

The best time to travel to Europe would be September onwards, just after peak season. The weather is still quite warm to visit the beautiful coastal beaches, and the crowds are starting to thin out.

Peak time in Europe is normally between July and August. Prices can be quite expensive during this time, and popular tourist attractions are generally busy with large crowds.

However, winter can also be a very busy time of year, with people planning their holiday vacations to the snowy mountains and enjoying the festive Christmas markets. The best time for skiing would be late November to mid-April.

To experience fewer crowds, late January is a great time when accommodation is much cheaper and lift tickets are generally on sale.

WHAT TO EXPECT

With Europe containing more than 50 countries. Here is what you can expect from the 4 major regions that make up Europe.

Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe consists of countries that are located on the eastern side of Europe these include Russia, Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Hungary, Poland & Estonia.

Eastern Europe also refers to the term “Eastern Bloc”, which describes communist countries, aka “The Iron Curtain”. Some of its major historical sights include St Basils’ Cathedral, State Hermitage Museum, Fisherman Basin & Auschwitz.

Northern Europe

Northern Europe is very well known for its incredible natural light display, aka the “Northern Lights”. Some countries that make up Northern Europe include Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and the British Isles.

Some of Northern Europe’s top attractions include Iceland’s Blue Lagoon, Big Ben, Preikestolen, Nyhavn & Loch Ness.

Southern Europe

Southern Europe, aka “Mediterranean Europe”, is located in the southernmost part of Europe. Countries include Italy, Malta, Greece, Turkey, Montenegro, Spain, Serbia & Croatia.

Southern Europe is quite popular among tourists during the summertime as it has some of the best sailing & coastal beaches in the world.

Southern Europe’s best highlights include the Colosseum, Acropolis of Athens, Cinque Terre, Amalfi Coast & National Palace of Pena.

Western Europe

Some of our biggest historical events to date have shaped Western Europe into what it is today. Western Europe is home to countries such as France, England, Ireland, The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland & Liechtenstein.

Western Europe is considered to be the most visited area of Europe, with popular attractions such as the Alps, The Louvre, The Berlin Wall, the Amsterdam Canals & the Eiffel Tower.

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Ashlea Paige

July 2, 2019