EUROPE TRAVEL GUIDE

Europe is a hugely diverse continent expanding 44 counties. From the snowy mountains of Switzerland, to the ancient ruins in Rome, the pretty streets of Italy, rolling hills of the English countryside, the magical Christmas markets of Germany, natural winter wonderlands of Finland to the fine architecture of Paris and London.

Europe is full of adventures waiting to be had and holds something for everyone. It pretty much has every terrain and landscape you can think of, plus all the countries are so close to each other, making for a great variety of activities. Flights and trains can be cheap if booked in advance and travel between counties is generally easy.

Europe is also a foodies paradise, from hearty Italian pizzas, creamy Swiss fondue, fresh French baguettes, light Spanish tapas and the healthy food of the Mediterranean diet. There’s so much choice its hard to know where to start sometimes. In the big cities you will find cuisines form all over the world too.

For those into art and culture then Europe is the place for you. That goes for history lovers too. The whole continent is full off historical ruins, ancient churches and cathedrals and museums showcasing life from centuries ago. There are also thousands of contemporary art and photography galleries- displaying both old and new works of art.

Anytime! It depends on what you are looking for- sunny beaches or a cosy winter escape? Europe has four distinct seasons, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter and the landscape can change quite dramatically throughout the year.

In spring all the flowers come out and there are pretty scents everywhere. Everything will be super green and fresh. Summer is peak time. It can get quite hot on the continent will be very busy and more expensive for hotels, etc. It’s one of the best times for a beach holiday.

Autumn is when the leaves change from green to yellow, red and orange. This can be a very pretty time to visit and it will be much quieter and cheaper. On the continent you will still get warm days.

Winter can bring snow to many parts of Europe which can be great for skiing and visiting the Christmas markets. Although cold, winter is a great time to visit as there’s lots of atmosphere leading up to the festive season.