Largest cities in Europe

­ Many of the biggest cities in Europe enjoy a great reputation as travel destinations. With plenty of historic and cultural attractions, eclectic events and…

European Capitals of Culture

The European Union has come a long way since the mid-20th century. Countries that have been at war with one another repeatedly in the past…

List of European countries by area

Countries of Europe, listed in order of total area. Notes:Overseas territories of France, Netherlands not includedDenmark’s territory does not include GreenlandTurkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan not included…

Beer heritage of Europe

Brewing and consuming beer has a long history in Europe. In fact, beer is being produced in every European country and the beer traditions in…

Getting there, getting around

Getting to Europe is easy. There are many airports in all parts of Europe that can be reached with direct flights from overseas. But of…

Money and costs

When planning travel to and within Europe, visitors will find that the cost of living and the prices for accommodation, restaurant meals, shopping and services…

Best travel times

The perfect time for your individual European travel experience of course depends on your interests. Speaking generally, the winter months are December, January and February…

European Union

There are so many different yet similar terms used in connection with political structures in Europe – European Council, European Union, Euro-Zone and others –…

Health

In the unfortunate case that you need medical help while traveling in Europe, there will be good options available wherever you are. The healthcare system…

Visa and Entry Requirements

Speaking generally, visa requirements may vary depending on country of origin and destination country and conditions can change quickly. When crossing borders within Europe, additional…