Located on the Iberian Peninsula in Europe and occupying almost 85% of it (the other country here is Portugal), the fourth largest country in Europe is Spain (505,990 km square). Like France, Spain has a lot of foreign territory too. It politically owns two huge fascinating archipelagos…the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea and the… Read the full article
Europe Travel Guide You Need At Every Step
So, you are planning to embark on a journey to Europe and wondering how to plan a perfect Europe vacation that you always dreamt of. And you are looking for a perfect travel guide of Europe to be able to do that. Then you are at the right place.
Europe is a large continent with 50 countries each having its own unique charm... there are wide variations in landscapes, cultures and attractions. There are exotic historic sites, world's some of the best museums, hundreds of miles of coastlines with stunning beaches, mountain landscapes with ski resorts, breathtaking natural wonders and landmarks, and there are countries that have thrived over centuries on their strengths of music, art, performances and even producing the best of wines & gourmet experiences the world has ever seen.
So which countries do you choose to travel?
France, Spain, Italy, UK (England, Scotland and Ireland) have been leading the way drawing vast majority of tourists over the years, however there are countries like Austria, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Switzerland etc that have their own unique niche that make them part of lifetime dreams of millions around the world.
Before you make up your mind on the countries to visit, your first step should be to know about Europe as a whole from a traveller's perspective. And then drill down further to understand the top countries for tourism, why such countries are able to attract millions of tourists year after year and what makes them so unique in their own way.
Here is a great starting point to uncover the secrets: Europe Tourism.
Alternatively, visit the articles below each of which reveals a different aspect of Europe, its most popular countries, cities, attractions, accommodations & dining, shopping, nightlife, weather and lot more.
Spain Weather: Everything You Need To Know
Spain Climate Spain is a large country and has three different climatic regions. Here you will find the Mediterranean climate largely due to its long shores along the Mediterranean Sea, which is typically hot during summer and sees damp winters. In the central part, the plateau or the Meseta sees very hot and dry summers… Read the full article
Italy Tourism: Everything You Need To Know
Italy is a country in southern central Europe and it has an amazing geographical position… situated in a peninsula that goes off into the heart of Mediterranean Sea. It has a rather quaint shape (like a boot) and mountainous landscape along with a lovely coastline that gives it immense beauty. World travellers have often commented that… Read the full article
Madrid Tourism: Everything You Need To Know
The third-largest city in the EU has also the 3rd largest GDP, Madrid is smaller than only Berlin and London with a huge metropolitan reach. Madrid is the seat of power in Spain …the government buildings, monarch palaces and cultural epicentres are all around this region. Football lovers know Madrid because of its top-notch club;… Read the full article
How To Get Around Madrid Easily & Cheap
Getting to the City Madrid has an extensive and advanced transport infrastructure. Public transportation is based on bus, metro, local railway system (Cercanias) and taxi. The Madrid Airport (MAD) is known as Adolfo Suarez Madrid Barajas airport after its former president and located 12 kilometres northeast of the city centre (Centro). Madrid is accessible by… Read the full article
France Tourism: Everything You Need To Know
The Eiffel Tower is probably the first image that crops up when the word France is mentioned as it’s the world’s favourite Landmark. However there is much….so much more to this beautiful hexagon shape country (look at France on the Atlas and you will immediately notice its unique shape). Most of the land territory and… Read the full article
Italy Weather: Everything You Need To Know
Climate Italy sees a diverse climate due to its longitudinal extensions. The northern and central regions experience humid subtropical to a humid continental climate, in some areas it is oceanic. The southern part of the country sees a rather typical Mediterranean climate. Apart from north Italy, the rest of the country is surrounded by five… Read the full article
Rome Tourism: A Complete Guide
The capital city of Italy and the Lazio region… Rome is the seat of power and cultural brilliance. Europe’s fourth most populated commune has more than 4.3 million residents staying inside the walls of the Metropolitan area. The Vatican City that exists inside the boundaries of Rome is an unlikely example of a country residing… Read the full article
England Weather: Everything You Need To Know
England Climate England is mostly surrounded by seas. There are the Irish Sea and the Celtic Sea in the west of England, on the south is the English Channel and on the east is the North Sea. England also shares its shore with the Atlantic Ocean. And mainly this topography causes a temperate maritime climate… Read the full article
Netherlands Tourism: Everything You Need To Know
Netherlands is commonly referred as Holland. This is the country of 17th century master painters Rembrandt van Rijn and Johannes Vermeer. Another maestro from last century is Vincent Van Gogh. Netherlands is located in the North Western part of Europe. The word Netherlands means low lands or low lying country. This is quite true for this… Read the full article