Compass: Europe

“He who is outside his door already has the hardest part of his journey behind him.”
— Dutch proverb
Travel Europe and fall in love with its beautiful landscapes and rich cultural heritage. From Europe‘s largest country (Russia) to its small one (Vatican City) and the additional 49 countries in between, the continent of Europe is a vast landmass in the northwestern part of Eurasia. The most visited European country is France followed by Spain, Italy, United Kingdom and Germany but each of the 51 independent states hold a rich history, unique cultures and traditions, delicious food, beautiful landscapes and other gems that make each country worth visiting.
Europe‘s border is delineated by the Ural Mountains in Russia, the Caspian Sea and Caucasus Mountains and the following countries (listed in alphabetical order) comprise the continent: Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom (UK) and Vatican City (Holy See).
Travel Europe – explore it’s lands from north to south and east to west and take delight in its different food flavors and learn more about it’s rich history & culture.

Dutch Christmas Traditions
If you’re staying in the Netherlands during the holiday season, you’re truly in for a treat! Although many Christmas traditions are the same in different countries, the Dutch have a few traditions that you probably haven’t even heard of. In order to prepare you for this year’s holiday season, we’ll … Read more Read more
Europe Events & Festivals
The magic behind the tourist’s Paris
By Kellie PaxianParis is polarizing. You either love it or you hate it. It’s either cliché or it’s charming. Read more
France Off the Beaten Path
Far From Home: Experiencing the Holidays in Spain
By Bianka CramblitWhen I moved to Spain, I knew I’d have to say goodbye to the very North-American traditions of Halloween and Thanksgiving. Read more
Spain Events & Festivals
On Antoni Gaudi’s Trail in Barcelona
By Sugato MukherjeeThe Spanish city of Barcelona had been Antoni Gaudi’s canvas and muse, at once. The 19th-century architect-wizard used the entire Catalonian city to express his creative genius and seamlessly blended the Gothic and the French Art-Nouveau with Expressionism to create his architectural masterpieces. Read more
Spain History The Arts
Delphi: The Earth’s Center and Gift to Humanity
By Georgella RaziDelphi, Greece is well-known for one thing in particular: it is the location of the famous Delphic Oracle. This oracle had a great deal of notoriety in ancient Greece due to the fact that travelers from all over the Mediterranean would make their way there to listen to the utterances … Read more Read more
Europe History
Osum Canyon – A Day trip to Albania’s beautiful Gorge
By Thomas SpäterDuring my road trip through the beautiful Balkan country of Albania, one specific destination was “number one” on my itinerary: Osum Canyon. In fact, my entire trip was inspired and initiated only by the desire to take photographs of this breath-taking natural attraction. Read more
Europe Nature & Outdoors
Why the Westman Islands Should Top your Iceland Must-See List
By Kirsten HarringtonWe had checked off a handful of well-known sights already on our three days in Iceland: soaking in the Blue Lagoon, zipping up close to icebergs in a zodiac and hiking up to Svartifoss, an impressive waterfall tumbling over Jenga-like basalt columns. Read more
Europe Adventure Family Travel Nature & Outdoors Food & Drink
Macedonia: Five Places to Visit
By Ali JenningsOne destination, which is still considered fairly off the beaten track, is Macedonia, a small country with a rich history and beautiful nature. If you’re looking for an interesting Balkan destination with fewer tourists, Macedonia makes a great choice. Here are the top five places to visit in Macedonia. Read more
Europe Off the Beaten Path The Arts
The Architectural Delights of Barcelona
By Simone GalicBarcelona is one of the most visited cities in the world, and once you’ve had a glimpse of the architecture it’s easy to see why. Read more
Spain Architecture
The Seven Rila Lakes – A cold and very challenging Bulgarian winter hike
By The Seven Rila Lakes – A cold and very challenging Bulgarian winter hikeIn November 2021, my best friend and I decided to visit the beautiful country of Bulgaria. We knew Bulgaria isn’t really a place for winter vacation (unless you like skiing and snowboarding), but wanted to check out a specific destination: The Seven Rila Lakes! Read more
Europe Adventure Nature & Outdoors
Escape from London: 6 Cities in the UK to Visit
By Ali JenningsLondon is the major port of call for most travelers coming to the United Kingdom, and there’s certainly lots in the capital to keep you entertained for weeks on end. Read more
United Kingdom Off the Beaten Path
How a Trip to Georgia Changed My Life
By Ali JenningsTransformational travel has been one of the biggest travel trends in recent years. Put simply, transformational travel is taking trips with the specific intent to experience something life changing in order to learn and grow as a person. Read more
Europe Transformative History
How Budapest’s Cafe Culture is Lifting Social Stigmas
By Tara TadlockHungary, and Budapest more specifically, was once known for its mistreatment of those with physical and intellectual disabilities. Read more
Europe Accessible Food & Drink Social Responsibility
Casino Tourism: Why Norway is a Good Bet
If you’re looking for tourism opportunities linked explicitly to gambling, we have available advice for you. Even though quite a few countries are relatively liberal in their gambling laws in Europe, Norway remains one of our top picks. Indeed, Norway may not be the most liberal of them all. Several … Read more Read more
Europe Lifestyle
Tenerife Off the Beaten Track: Five Ideas to Escape the Crowds
By Diana CondreaThe volcanic island of Tenerife, the largest and most diverse of the Canary Island Archipelago, is a fabulous year-round destination with record-breaking numbers of visitors each year. Read more
Spain Off the Beaten Path Architecture