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.

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Traditional homes in Ericeira, Portugal
This Country Has the Best Health Care for Digital Nomads and American Expats—and It's Famous for Its Stunning Coastline, Too
Europe's Best Hotel: Lake Como Luxury at Il Sereno

Europe's Best Hotel: Lake Como Luxury at Il Sereno

The Dordogne River at Limeuil, Dordogne, Aquitaine, France
15 Best Secret Beaches in Europe You Need to Discover
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
The rock the city of Principaute of Monaco
15 Best Places for a Girls' Trip in Europe
Landscape of Netherlands with tulips and windmills.
The Best Places to Travel in Europe in March
Exterior of Panorama Glass Lodge in Norway
This U.S. Destination Famous for Its Northern Lights Is Getting Stunning Glass Lodges
Aerial of Alesund, Norway in winter
This Charming Region Was Named Europe’s Most Overlooked Winter Getaway Destination
Zurich at the evening, Switzerland
This European City Is Where Expats Have the Best Quality of Life, According to a New Report
Vatnajokull glacier in Iceland
This Country Has the Largest Glacier in Europe — Plus 7 Active Volcanoes, a 'Diamond' Beach, and a Gorgeous Lagoon
Blue Lagoon in Iceland
This Is the Most Relaxing Destination in Europe — With Hot Springs, Volcanic Landscapes, and the Northern Lights
Bärgbeizli Hammetschwand exterior
This Gorgeous Lake Town Has the Highest Outdoor Elevator in Europe — and It Leads to Fondue, Alpine Cows, and Hiking Trails With Water Views
Aerial view of Split, Croatia
This Is the No. 1 Feel-good Destination in the World for Its Sunny Weather, Green Spaces, Walkability, and Air Quality
Kirkjufell in Iceland
This Is the No. 1 Vacation Spot in the World for Peace and Quiet — and It Has Black Sand Beaches, Hot Springs, and Ethereal Volcanic Landscapes
woman standing in center on bridge looking out with a dragon on the bridge end
This Tiny European Country Is Home to Emerald-green Lakes, an Under-the-radar National Park, and Alpine Peaks
Arosa Lenzerheide ski resort in Switzerland
This Gorgeous Destination Was Just Named the No. 1 Ski Resort in the World — and It Has 139 Miles of Trails to Explore
View of Ponte Vecchio in Florence
11 Cheapest European Cities to Fly Into Right Now
Narrow cobblestone alley with colorful houses in Copenhagen, Denmark
How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Copenhagen
View of the city of Malines (Mechelen) from height of bird's flight, Belgium
Mechelen Is Like a Mini Bruges Without the Crowds — Here’s How to Visit Belgium's Best-kept Secret
Catholic church in Warsaw old town on a sunny morning, Poland
This Hip Eastern European City Is One of the Best Places to Travel This Year
Innsbruck, Austria Christmas markets
This Adorable Mountain Town Has the Most Festive Christmas Markets in Europe
Hotel de Ville and Pont d'Arcole in Paris
This Iconic Destination Was Just Named the Most Accessible City in Europe
Lugano Lake Promenade
Looking For an Italian Lakeside Retreat Without the Crowds? Head to This Gorgeous European Alternative
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
This Is the No. 1 Country to Travel to For Luxury Shopping — and You Can Get 22% Back in Cash
A tram in Lisbon old town, Portugal
This Iconic Destination Was Just Named Europe's Best City
Seixal, Madeira, Portugal
This Gorgeous Archipelago Was Just Named the Best Island Destination in Europe for the 10th Time — and It Has Stunning Beaches
Victoria Street in Edinburgh, Scotland
This Popular Destination Was Just Named the Top 'Cultural City' in All of Europe — What to Know
Blue and white beach umbrellas in Nice, France
This Gorgeous European Destination Is More Affordable Than Ever for Americans — and There's a Nonstop Flight From NYC
Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Brussels
This Historic European Destination Was Just Named the Coziest City in the World
The Palazzo Pubblico (Public Palace, Town Hall) and the Statua della Libertà (Statue of Liberty) by Stefano Galletti (1876) at twilight
This 23-square-mile Country Within a Country Is the Oldest in Europe — and It's Not Vatican City
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
Building facades in Italy with a snowcapped mountain in the background
15 Charming Mountain Towns in Europe
Rome skyline
This Country Just Dethroned Mexico As the No. 1 Fall Destination for Americans — and It Has Stunning Foliage, Too
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
Montefrio in Granada, Spain
This City Was Just Named the Least Walkable Destination in Europe — Here's Why You Should Still Visit
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
This Beach in Europe Has the Bluest Water in the World, According to Research
Young men cliff jump into the sea in the Parc National des Calanques in Marseille, southern France
This Popular European Country Was Just Named the No. 1 Destination for Thrill-seeking Travelers
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
This Season Is the Secret to Landing Your Dream European Vacation on a Budget
Rick Steves smiling with a plate of fried snacks and a glass of red wine in Italy
Rick Steves Just Gave Us His Best Tips on How to Find a Great Restaurant on Vacation
Rick Steves in Rossio Square in Lisbon, Portugal while filming Rick Steves' Europe
Rick Steves Just Told Us His Top Travel Mistakes to Avoid — and His Best Piece of Travel Advice
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
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
Rick Steves Taking a break from filming in Italy's Dolomites
Rick Steves Just Told Us Everything You Need to Know About Traveling to Europe This Summer
The exterior of a Nightjet train during sunset
This Overnight Train From Vienna to Venice Is Affordable and Charming — Here's My Full Review
SNCF train in Paris
These Are the Most Affordable Ways to Travel Around Europe This Summer
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
This Land and Cruise Safari Will Bring Travelers to See Incredible Wildlife — and Sail the World's Largest Artificial Lake in a Luxury Houseboat
Overview of the city of Kaunas, Lithuania
A Peek at the Unusual Architecture of Kaunas, Lithuania — a 2022 European Capital of Culture