European Travel Destinations
There are so many beautiful places to see in Europe. Learn more about some of our favorite European destinations below, with recommendations on what to see and do, where to eat, where to stay, and best walking tours (both guided and self-guided).
Where to go in Europe on a Budget
Our Europe city guides and self-guided walking tour itineraries will show you how to see Europe on a budget.
Italy
Few countries are more beautiful – and tasty – than Italy. From monumental historic cities like Florence and Rome, to off-the-beaten-path villages on Tuscany’s Etruscan Coast, you can’t really go wrong visiting Italy.
Learn More:
Florence Self-Guided Walking Tour Itinerary
A Guide to Tuscany’s Etruscan Coast
Unconventional Accommodations in Italy Guide
10 of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy
Tours: Bitemojo Rome, Cooking in Tuscany
Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon is another beautiful city getting a lot of attention these days. With colorful architecture, scenic city views, and mild winters, Lisbon is one of Europe’s most affordable cities to visit.
Learn More:
Lisbon Self-Guided Walking Tour Itineraries
What Not to Miss in Lisbon Portugal
Self-Guided Hiking Sintra Palaces Day Trip
Tours: We Hate Tourism and Walking Food Tour
Paris, France
Paris is one of our favorite big cities in the world. With so many famous attractions and beautiful corners, you could spend anywhere from two days to two months exploring it all.
Learn More:
How to Prepare for a Budget Trip to France (with Paris Self-Guided Walking Tour)
Belgium
Belgium might seem a bit more off-the-beaten-path but it makes a wonderful travel destination. It doesn’t get much more charming than Bruge’s UNESCO World Heritage Old Town. And Brussels has plenty to offer as well.
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Switzerland
Few places on our planet are more beautiful than the Swiss Alps, in our opinion. Visiting Switzerland isn’t cheap but the pristine mountain air, chocolate, cheese, hiking, and cute cottages can’t be beat.
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Croatia
Croatia has been up-and-coming on the travel scene for a decade with beautiful coastlines, epic National Parks, and UNESCO World Heritage Old Towns that are well worth exploring.
Learn More:
Dalmatian Coast Road Trip Itinerary
Planning A Trip to Europe? We recommend these tours and resources:
– Culinary Backstreets Walking Food Tours: Join expert local guides, using food as a lense to explore urban issues. Available in select cities.
Use our referral code INTLTRVL to save 5% on your Culinary Backstreets tour!
See our review of Lisbon Song of the Seas tour
– GetYourGuide Skip-the-Line Museum Tickets and Airport Transfers: GetYourGuide is a one-stop site for standard tours world-wide. We recommend it most for skip-the-line tickets to save yourself time at popular museums and major attractions. You can also book shared or private airport transfers for most cities.
Browse GetYourGuide tours and tickets here
– TravelWifi pocket hotspot or Europe SIM card: Get 4G LTE speed in 30 European countries!
Buy or rent a TravelWifi device here >
TIP: Traveling abroad is much easier when our smartphone stays connected.
If you have our WorldWide Connectivity course (also available inside our Membership), review the modules on eSIM Best Practices and Managing Data Usage to get the most out of your eSIM!
Browse Our Europe Travel Blog Posts
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