A trip to Europe encompasses history, culture, diverse countries, and landscapes that include mountains, rivers, lakes, and more. In a short distance via train, plane, or road trip, a traveler can experience a variety of languages, cuisines, cultures, and scenery. Many journey to Europe to find the homes of their ancestors, others for the museums, ancient sites, natural beauty, and new personal experiences.

Northern Lights over Lewis and Harris in Scotland
This Is the Most Affordable Place to See the Northern Lights — and No, It's Not Iceland or Norway
Kolfuschg mit Sella, Corvara, Gadertal, Dolomiten, Südtirol, Italien,
15 Charming Mountain Towns in Europe
Courtyard at Aria Hotel
The Best Hotels in Prague
Rome skyline
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Giant Coat of Arms of Albania Emblem Statue in a street roundabout in the city center of Tirana under blue summer sky with fluffy cloudscape, Tirana, Capital of Albania, South Eastern Europe.
This Lesser-known European Country Has Stunning Beaches Like Greece and Alpine Towns Like Switzerland — but It's Much More Affordable
Cobbled street in Copenhagen old town, Denmark
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Montefrio in Granada, Spain
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Scenic aerial view of hillside villages in Triesenberg and the river Rhine, natural border of Liechtenstein, an alpine country in central Europe, to Switzerland
This Tiny European Country Is Less Than 16 Miles Long — But It's Home to Medieval Castles, Alpine Villages, and More
Pair of photos from Poland, one showing neon signs and one showing two women walking on a street
I Visited My Grandfather’s Reborn Polish Hometown That Was Destroyed in World War II — Here’s What I Found
Aerial view of the Mokrica Castle in Slovenia, on a late fall day
This Stunning European Road Trip Takes You to 7 Charming Castles in 1 Day
Kaputas Cove and Beach in Turkey
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Young men cliff jump into the sea in the Parc National des Calanques in Marseille, southern France
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Scenic view of old town, central Portugal
10 Best European Beach Destinations to Live In, According to Real Estate Experts
Christmas market in old town Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain.
These Are Europe’s Best Hidden Gem Christmas Markets
Cityscape view of Old Town
This Underrated European City Is One of the Best Places to Travel in 2024 — Here's What Not to Miss
Three-Country Cairn in north Scandinavia
Here's How You Can Visit 3 European Countries in Just 3 Seconds
Muerren, Switzerland during wintertime
This 7-day Train Journey Passes Through 5 European Countries — and Includes a Ride on Europe's Highest Railway
Bernina Express train in the winter forest covered with snow, Preda Bergun, Albula Valley, canton of Graubunden, Switzerland
This European Train Trip Was Just Crowned Instagram's Favorite Train Ride — and It's Only $68
Bobby and Jacqui inside the Louvre in Paris
How to Help Your Kids Actually Enjoy Museum-hopping in Europe, According to a Mom Who's Been There
An illustration showing grandparents, their children and granchild on a train
I Took My Parents and 10-month-old Baby on Our Dream Train Trip Through Europe
A man driving a car on a mountain road in Romania
This Is the Most Dangerous European Country to Drive In, According to a New Study
Rick Steves takes a break from filming at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France
Rick Steves Just Gave Us His Expert Tips on Finding the Best Art in Europe
Platzl square with Hofbräuhaus to the right - Munich, Bavaria, Germany
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Rick Steves smiling with a plate of fried snacks and a glass of red wine in Italy
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Rick Steves in Rossio Square in Lisbon, Portugal while filming Rick Steves' Europe
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Image of empty coffee drinks and a newspaper on a cafe table with a tip in EU currency
A Helpful Guide to Tipping in Europe
Exterior view of the Shangri-La, The Shard in London amongst the famous skyline and bridge during dusk
This Is the Most Glamorous Way to Experience London and Paris Over One Long Weekend
Classic view of Hallstatt with ship at sunrise, Salzkammergut, Austria
25 Most Beautiful Places in Europe — From Colorful Small Towns to Secret Beaches
Thalys Schnellzug Express french station Hautbahnhof Hbf track tracks platform train railway Deutsche Bahn passengers waiting
Where to Travel in Europe Based on Your Zodiac Sign
View of Paphos with the Orthodox Cathedral of Agio Anargyroi, Cyprus
This Often-overlooked European Island Is the Perfect Year-round Destination — With More Than 300 Days of Sunshine Each Year
Rick Steves Taking a break from filming in Italy's Dolomites
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SBB Train in Switzerland travels through farm and lakeland.
Everything You Need to Know About Train Travel in Europe This Summer
The exterior of a Nightjet train during sunset
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SNCF train in Paris
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The famous Florentine cathedral Santa Maria Del Fiore
20 Best European Cities to Visit in the Winter, According to Travel Experts
Rental Car in Funes valley in Dolomites area in South Tyrol, Italy
10 of the Best Road Trips in Europe
Female tourist walking towards Corniglia village, Beautiful town in Cinque Terre coast
How to Plan Your Very First Trip to Europe, According to a Professional Traveler
Mountainous coastline near the ocean
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Overview of the city of Kaunas, Lithuania
A Peek at the Unusual Architecture of Kaunas, Lithuania — a 2022 European Capital of Culture
View of Camogli from the terrace of a hotel
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Eltz Castle Germany
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Berlin
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SNCF train with passengers on platform in TGV railway station at Charles De Gaulle International Airport Paris, France
There Will Soon Be a Direct Train Between Paris and Berlin — What to Know
Panoramic view of Hall in Tirol Austria
25 Under-the-radar European Villages to Visit
Passengers at Germany train station with Eurail Group
This Train Pass Is the Secret to City-hopping Through Europe on the Cheap (Video)
Reykjavik, Iceland
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A ski lift on a snowy mountain at sunrise in Georgia
The Affordable European Ski Destination You Should Have on Your Radar
Rabbit Island Lampedusa “Spiaggia dei Conigli” with turquoise water and white sand at paradise beach.
The Best Beaches in Europe for Every Type of Traveler
Paris Train Station
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Two men walk in a vineyard in Austria
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Rental cabins in Sutjeska National Park, in Bosnia
Historic Cities and Unmatched Wilderness in 'the Colorado of the Balkans'
Best Places to Travel in Europe in January
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The rock the city of Principaute of Monaco
15 Best Places for a Girls' Trip in Europe
Landscape of Netherlands with tulips and windmills.
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Europe Christmas Markets
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hallstadt-austria
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Cityscape of Lisbon
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People in street cafes, Graslei, Gent, Flanders, Belgium, Europe
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Vence, France
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A general view of the 19th century Venetian geriatric hospital on May 2, 2014 in Poveglia island in the Venice lagoon, Italy.
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