The German-speaking section of Switzerland boasts of a lovely city that has medieval arches. The ancient Benedictine monastery of St Leodegar of the 8th century was also called Luciria and this was the inspiration behind the city’s name. In fact, Lucerne was originally a fishing village that swelled into a city when servers of 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.
Netherlands Weather: Everything You Need To Know
Climate The weather condition of the Netherlands is controlled mainly by the maritime climate. Due to this Netherlands experiences cool winters and warmer summers with high humidity. As per its topography, the entire country sees a somewhat moderate climate with very little difference from one place to another. The main difference is between the coastline… Read the full article
How To Get Around Nice Easily & Cheap
Nice, located in French Riviera at the foothill of Alps is the 2nd most visited place in France after Paris. Nice is well connected with the rest of the world by air, road and rail. Nice Cote d’Azur airport is located south west of the city’s central square Place Massena at a distance of 7… Read the full article
Germany Weather: Everything You Need To Know
General Climate Germany is the seventh-largest country in Europe and has a varied topography from the Alps in the south to the Baltic Sea in the north. It also covers the North European plains. However, due to North Atlantic drift, Germany has a temperate climate varying little from north to south. Most cities experience a… Read the full article
How To Get Around Berlin Easily & Cheap
Getting to the City Berlin has two international airports. Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) also known as Otto Lilienthal Airport is located northwest of Berlin City Centre at a distance of around 9 kilometres (airport to Alexanderplatz). The other airport is Schonefeld (SFX) airport located at a distance of 23 kilometres southeast of City Centre. Note… Read the full article
How To Get Around Munich Easily & Cheap
Getting into the city Franz Joseph Strauss International airport or Flughafen Munchen (MUC) is located 38 kilometres Northeast of Marienplatz (Munich City Centre). This airport is operational since 1992 and has 2 terminals. Over 80 passenger airlines operate to this airport. This place is a hub of Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Line, Air Dolomiti and Condor… Read the full article
How To Get Around Innsbruck Easily & Cheap
Getting to the city From The Airport Innsbruck airport (also known as Kranebitten Airport) is a regional airport and an international airport of Tyrol district of western Austria. The airport is located west of the city centre at a distance of 4 kilometres. It has regular flight connections with London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Bristol… Read the full article
Salzburg Tourism: A Complete Guide
One of the oldest towns in Europe that has music in its history and heart, Salzburg city hosts over 300,000 tourists a year. Every year in summer the ‘Salzburg Festival’ of music & drama is held here. This is the birthplace of Mozart, the western classical maestro. You can explore Salzburg in three parts if… Read the full article
Amsterdam Tourism: A Complete Guide
At last I landed at the Schiphol airport on a cool evening. The airport is 22 kilometres southwest of the capital city Amsterdam. Having landed, I took a train towards Amsterdam’s central station, a grandiose building operating since 1889. My journey in Dutch land begins… Welcome to the land of bicycles. Why? I shall come… Read the full article
How To Get Around Amsterdam Easily & Cheap
Getting to the City Centre Schiphol international airport, Amsterdam is well connected with rest of the world. This busy airport has direct flight connections with most of the countries of Africa, America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. The flight time from Heathrow (London) to Schiphol is around one and half hours over a distance of… Read the full article