| Albania |
| Capital - Tirana - With a population change from 4,000 to as high as one million today in just 300 short years, Tirana can hardly keep up with itself. The country's improving economy and infrastructure is making it become more and more appealing to travelers. It has had influence by Romans, Turks and Russians, which can be seen in its architecture around the capital. The best place to start in Tirana is Skenderberg square. |
| Berat - A town in central Albania that was founded at least 2500 years ago, Berat is one of the country's oldest and most interesting destinations. It is known for its beauty and has been nicknamed 'town of a thousand windows'. One of the biggest attractions is the Citadel of Berat, which was built thousands of years ago and was frequently expanded over the years by different empires. At one point it contained over 20 churches inside the fortress walls and one mosque, though today only some of those structures remain. |
| Butrint - Since prehistoric times, people have lived in the area of Butrint, but it wasn't until the 6th century BC that civilization came to the area. Since then, many other empires and regimes settled Butrint, including both the Roman and the Byzantine empires. Many of the ruins are still intact from this ancient city. The remains of fortresses, churches, bath houses and a theater can be found in Butrint. |
| Lake Prespa - Albania is one of the greenest countries in Europe, with the majority of the nation being covered in thick vegetation. Over a third of Albania is covered in forest with several national parks protecting the flora and fauna. Lake Prespa national park is by far Albania's largest, and one of the most beautiful places in the country. The lake shares the border with Macedonia and Greece, and is home to animals such as wolves, bear, and the rare chamois. |
| Saranda - Known as the city of honey mooners, Saranda is where most Albania's spend their time after getting married. The beach town on the Ionian Sea usually has great weather and the water is warm enough to swim in from May to September. With a large tourist infrastructure, there are plenty of beach hotels and places to go out at night. Ferries are also available to take you to nearby island Albanian and Greek islands such as Corfu. |
| Andora |
| Capital - Andorra La Vella |
| Austria |
| Capital - Budapest |
| Belarus |
| Capital - Minsk |
| Brest - |
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| Pripyatsky National Park |
| Belgium |
| Capital - Brussels - |
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| Bosnia & Herzgovina |
| Capital - Sarajevo - |
| Bulgaria |
| Capital - Sofia - |
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| Varna - |
| Croatia |
| Capital - Zagreb - The charming medieval city of Zagreb has long been a popular destination for tourists from nearby countries. Over half a million come a year to visit Zagreb which is compared to other cities in countries like Austria or Czech Republic. Zagreb has a large tourist area that is filled with dozens of museums, restaurants and places for a good night life. The ancient cemetery of Mirgoj is said to be one of the most interesting in the world. Surrounding mountains are home to fortresses and give impressive views of Zagreb. |
| Mljet - One of the most southern islands on Croatia's Adriatic coast, Mljet island is the jewel of Croatia for its pristine beaches, resorts, wildlife, and its history. A sunken Roman ship and German boat can be explored by wreck divers, the island can toured by bike trials, and plenty of places in the national forest that makes over a third of the island can offer hikes and a place to camp. For those seeking a more lazy vacation there are plenty of upscale hotels and condos to rent along some of the best beaches in the Adriatic. |
| Plitvice Lakes - Sixteen lakes all located within 5 miles of each other create Croatia's best national park which is also a world heritage site. The lakes vary in several different colors from shades of gray, blue and green. The lakes are also in a mountainous area of Croatia with waterfalls being found along the rivers that link the lakes together. The Plitvice lakes are also Croatia's best place to view wildlife, with bears, lynxes, wildcats, eagles and other interesting wildlife. |
| Solin - Once known as Salona, the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia and the birthplace of Emperor Diocletian, the city changed names to Solin after it was destroyed by Slavs and Avars in the 7th century. The modern today of Solin today was within a few miles from the ruins of Salona, with many historical and important ruins still remaining intact such as the Diocletian Palace. |
| Cyrpus |
| Capital - Nicosia - |
| Czech Republic |
| Capital - Prague - |
| Elbe Sandstone Mountains - |
| Denmark |
| Capital - Copenhagen |
| Estonia |
| Capital - Tallin - The ancient city of Tallinn is known for its medieval buildings such as a 13th century church that was once Europe's tallest, or an 800 year old pharmacy that is still in business today. Some more recent structures include a KGB headquarters from the Soviet times. Tallinn is definitely one of the Baltic countries highlights, other places include St. Catherine's Passage and Peter the Great's Kadriorg palace. Estonia's capital has a cultural mix of both eastern and western Europe. |
| Hiiumaa - North of Saaremaa, Hiiumaa is Estonia's second largest island, famous for its small tranquil towns, lighthouse dotted coastline and world war two fortifications. The most famous lighthouse on the island is called Kopu, built in the 16th century it is the third oldest continiously operated lighthouse in the world. Second to the lighthouse is another ancient building, the Suuremoisa palace which was constructed during the 18th century. |
| Lahemaa National Park - Back when Estonia was part of the Soviet Union, its northern shore was a famous vacation spot for Soviets looking to get away from the city. Lahemaa had the honor of being the Soviet Union's first national park, and needless to say it is one of Estonia's most popular attractions today. The Park is also along the Gulf of Finland, with several miles of hiking and cycling trails winding through its forests and along its beaches. |
| Saaremaa - Estonia's largest island, Saaremaa was once closed off to all foreigners and most of Estonia's mainland population until the late 1980s. As a result of being cut off from the rest of the world, Saaremaa has a small population of under 40,000 people who live a less mondernized life than the mainland. The island has several interesting places to visit such as the Saaremaa castle, Soviet world war 2 graves, and of course its beaches and forests. One of the most unique places are the Kali craters, several small ponds exist that were created by meteor strikes that destroyed an area the size of the Hiroshima bomb. |
| Tartu - Tartu is the country's second largest city and is known more for its culture while the capital remains the economic hub. Tartu has Estonia's largest and oldest university, making nearly 20% of its population students. As a result of the local crowd, Tartu has some of the best nightlife in the country, with many bars and nice cafés lined up along the city's river front. |
| Faroe Islands |
| Capital - Torshavn |
| Finland |
| Capital - Helsinki |
| France - Click here to see photos from France |
Capital - Paris - One of the world's most desired destination is Paris, the capital of both France and Romance. This enormous city is filled with
 so many things to see and do that entire books are written on visiting Paris alone. For starters, one should start with the obvious places like the Eiffel Tower and the Lourve Museums. Afterwards, the is no limit in all the amazing things the city has to offer. Paris is famous for a variety of things such as some of the best cuisine in the world, their redlight district, to their Romantic castles and getaways. |
| Germany |
| Capital - Berlin - Germany's largest city of Berlin is split into six different boroughs, each representing a different subculture of the capital. Mitte is considered the heart of Berlin, and holds most of the city's history along with its best museums, art galleries and national treasures. The east central which borders most of Mitte is where you'll find artists, performers, and most of Berlin's youth at the bars and night clubs. The other remaining boroughs each have their own wonders and you could easily spend several weeks exploring all of Berlin. |
| Black Forest - The legendary forest that resides in the south of Germany got its name from the black fir trees that take up most of the mountains here. The black forests offer some of the country's best outdoors for both summer and winter sports and activities. But aside from wildlife and natural beauty, there is even more to the wilderness here with all the historical hamlets hidden within. |
| Bavaria - The capital of Bavaria Munich,is one of the best places to experience Germany's culture. The festival Oktoberfest began in Munich for example well as the lesser known Maibaumaufstellen festival. One of Europe's most famous castles is the Neuschwanstein Castle also located in the province. The castle is famous for its enormous size and fairy tale appearance in the German mountains. |
| Frankfort - The financial and most modern city of Germany, Frankfort represents itself with its futuristic skyline and is home to most of Germany's high tech companies. Many of the bars and restaurants cater to business customers, but like all of Germany there are plenty of historical parts of the city that shouldn't be missed. |
| Rothenburg - A 15th century medieval town frozen in time, Rothenburg is complete with its market square, walls that surround the entire town for protection, a church built in 1455 and plenty of medieval museums as well as one dedicated to crime and punishment, also known in modern times as torture. 500 years later, Rothenburg is still best visited on foot rather than driving yourself from place to place. |
| Greece - Click here to see photos from Greece |
| Capital - Athens - |
Crete - One of Greece's largest and historic islands south of Athens is filled with stories from Greek mythology and ancient temples. The
 island goes beyond its history with a strong culture filled with festivals and plenty of exotic stores to visit
and some of the best food in Europe. As the island is fairly large, one could easily spend over a week in Crete alone exploring the history, food, culture and just taking in the natural beauty of the island itself. |
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| Hungary - Click here to see photos from Hungary |
Capital - Budapest - Split in half by the Danube river, the city of Buda occupies one side with Pest on the other, creating one of Eastern
 Europe's most beautiful and successful cities. The city is unique with its underground caves for the more adventurous travelers, but plenty for all above ground. The live music, great night live and beautiful neighborhoods and castles make Budapest one of Europe's best destinations. |
| Aggtelek National Park |
| Lake Balaton |
| Iceland |
| Capital - Reykjavik - Closer to the North Pole than any other country's capital, Reykjavik is known for its long cool summer days and its long harsh winter nights. The city is also believed to be the first settlement in the country, and holds quite a bit of history. Right outside the capital is the country's biggest tourist attraction, the blue lagoon which is open for a swim all year around. |
| Geysir - Geysir doesn't sound like geyser in English by coincidence; the Geysir in Iceland was actually the first known geyser, named in the 14th century when it supposedly more powerful. Today the geyser has calmed down a bit, usually erupting three times a day. While Geysir remains the original, another geyser in the immediate area now has all the attention. Erupting about every 5 minutes, the geyser known as Stroker is the world's most active, and is one of Iceland's most popular destinations for tourists. |
| Skaftafell National Park - Everyone in the country should visit Saftafell Park to see why this country earned the name Iceland. Skaftafell is one of Europe's largest national parks, and is filled with waterfalls, glaciers, and surprisingly relatively nice weather compared to the rest of Iceland. Skaftafell is also home to the largest icecap in the world outside of earth's polar regions. |
| Ireland |
| Capital - Belfast - |
| Italy - Click here to see photos from Italy |
| Capital - Rome |
| Milan |
| Sicily |
Venice - In a place where cars out banned and people may only travel by foot or boat, Venice represents one of Europe's most beautiful and
 unique cities. Venice is famous for its romantic settings, some of the fanciest restaurants in the world, and its arts and shows. |
| Kosovo |
| Capital - Pristina - |
| Latvia |
| Capital - Riga |
| Liechtenstein |
| Capital - Vaduz - One of the few capitals in the world to not have an airport or train station, thousands of undeterred tourists still come to Vaduz by buses and their own cars. One of the most popular activities is visiting the various museums in the city center. The capital is most famous for the scenic Vaduz castle that is built high up in the surrounding mountains and is visible from almost any point in the city. |
| Malbun - Just 15 miles away from the capital, Malbun is Liechtenstein's only ski resort located about 1600 meters above sea level. The ski resort provides great slopes for both amateurs and experts seeking more challenging trails. The destination is just as popular in the summer, when people come to take hikes and explore the mountains. |
| Prince's Wine Cellars - Liechtenstein's wine yards are famous around Europe for their hospitality to visitors and of course their royal wines themselves. Wine tours are one of the most common activities for travelers to Liechtenstein, so no one should miss the Prince of Liechtenstein's Wine Cellar tours. |
| Lithuiana |
| Capital - Vilnius - |
| Luxembourg |
| Capital - Luxembourg City |
| Chateau de Bourscheid |
| Luxembourg City History Museum |
| Upper Sure Natural Park |
| Macedonia |
| Capital - Skpje |
| Lake Presapa |
| Malta |
| Capital - Valletta |
| Comino |
| Moldova - Click here to see photos from Moldova |
Capital - Chisinau - The capital of the poorest country in Europe makes a different visit for those willing to step off the beaten path. The city
 is small by European standards, and wouldn't appeal to the average traveler. In fact, locals are often known to ask travelers why would they ever travel to Chisinau! The biggest appeal once in Chisinau is to take advantage of the extremely low prices and treat yourself to nice restaurants and great night life. |
Capriana Monastery - Moldova's most famous and beautiful monastery is located in the heart of the country. Built in the mid 15th century, the
 monastery is also one of the country's historic sites. Several buildings stand in the monastery grounds that are well kept by the monks who make the their home. Of the the several structures that are here in Capriana, the most famous and beautiful of all is the 'Winter Church'. |
Milestii Mici - The Milestii Mici took advantage of a enormous used mine and transformed it into the largest winery in the world. The cool
 conditions underground make it perfect for making wine, and with thousands of kilometers of tunnels and an underground river, Milestii Mici has everything it needs to operate. The winery has earned itself in the guiness book of world records, and no one should visit Moldova without a wine tasting tour here. |
Transnistria - The breakaway region of Transnistria exists today as the eastern part of Moldova. The tiny area is essentially a piece of the Soviet
 Union still in existance today. With their own currency being printed, hammers and sickles still used by the local government and other communist propaganda, visiting Transnistria is as close to experiencing communism in the modern world as possible. Most people don't take more than a day trip to visit Transnistria, but for most such a unique experience is well worth it. |
| Monaco |
| Capital - Monaco - |
| Palais Du Prince - |
| Exotic Garden - |
| Monaco Ville - |
| Monte Carlo - |
| Montenegro |
| Capital - Podgorica - |
| Netherlands - Click here to see photos from the Netherlands |
Capital - Amsterdam - One of the world's most famous and liberal city's, Amsterdam is famous for dozens of things from cheese to
 marijuana, to its crazy night life and legal prostitution. The city's reputation for its party like atmosphere attracts large numbers of high school graduates and college students. Of course, there is much more to the Netherlands than partying its friendly citizens and low crime have rated it one of the happiest countries on earth, and appeals to all types of travelers. |
| Norway |
| Capital - Oslo |
| Poland |
| Capital - Warsaw - |
| Auschwitz - The infamous cluster of concentration camps located in southwestern Poland has become a world wide symbol of terror and genocide. Visiting Auschwitz can be a difficult and overwhelming experience for some, and many people make the journey here to remember the holocaust or pay tribute to loved ones who had horrible deaths. Several videos and photos that were taken during Auschwitz are posted throughout the complex which acts as an enormous memorial and museum. |
| Krakow - Poland's second largest city of Krakow is one of the country's most beautiful with its sprawling old town that includes the Wawel castle and many other historic places. The city also has a medieval Christian quarters and a Jewish quarters that provide different cultural experiences within the city. |
| Portugal |
| Capital - Lisbon |
| Romania - Click here to see photos from Romania |
Capital - Bucharest - Bucharest is by far Romania's largest city, famous for its history. The Romanian parliment building built in the heart of the
 city is actually the second largest office building in the world which was built by the communist government. The city is home to a large old town district and plenty of historic cathedrals and synagogues throughout its borders. |
Bran Castle - Marketed as the home of Dracula, Bran Castle is easily one of the most heavily visited places in Romania. Though most historians
 agree that Vlad the Impaler probably visited Bran Castle at most and never used this as his castle, it's still worth a visit. The interior castle is decorated as it would be in the medieval days, and several Romanian's are dressed up in armor and garmets of the 15th century giving visitors a feel of what life might have been like back then. |
| Constanta - |
| Danube Delta - |
| Russia - Click here to see photos from Russia |
Capital - Moscow - Until the early 1990s, Moscow was closed off to much of the world when it was part of the Soviet Union. Now that
 its doors are open, tourists are free to visit Moscow and all of its treasures. The city is most famous for the Red Square, here in a small area are many famous places such as St. Basil's Cathedral, Lenin's tomb, the Kremlin are more. Other popular places to visit in Moscow are Gorky park, and the modern part of the city where all the night life is located. |
| Kamchatka - Most would agree that Kamchatka is Russia's Yellowstone Park. Like Yellowstone, Kamchatka is largely a vast wilderness that has very harsh winters and cool summers and both are excellent places to view bears and other animals. While Yellowstone has the largest concentration in the world of geysers, Kamchatka has the largest concentration of volcanoes, 160 total, 29 of them active. |
| St. Petersburg - Said to be Russia's most beautiful city, St. Petersburg is filled with amazing Russian architecture and quite a bit of history to go along with it. The city was Russia's capital for over 200 years, until the Soviet Union came along when the capital moved to Moscow and St. Petersburg was known as Leningrad. The city is located in the far north not very far from the arctic circle. During the summer, the sun never fully sets, and many people go out to celebrate the 'white night' festivals. |
Sochi - The Black Sea resort of Sochi is quite different from the rest of Russia. Relaxing on a hot beach in Sochi surrounded by palm trees
 contradicts Russia's reputation of extreme cold temperatures and snow storms. Sochi is often visited by Russian president Vladimir Putin who comes to enjoy the nice subtropical weather. Scuba diving and sailing is available on the beach, while not to far away are scenic mountains that have large ski resorts for the winter. |
| Vladivostok - Russia's largest port on the Pacific Ocean, Vladivostok is somehow like Russians cities in the west but at the same time different. Vladivostok sits right on the border of North Korea and China, so has a large population of Asians which add to the culture of this city. During the Soviet Union, the country was closed off to most foreigners, but Vladivostok was closed off even to Soviets who lived outside the city. Now that the city is visitable by everyone, its beginning to prosper and become a major destination. |
| Volgograd - From the late 1600s to World War 2, Stalingrad has been lost and captured, risen and fallen countless times in countless battles. The city is most famous for its most recent battle during world war two. Not only was the battle a major turning point in the war against Germany, but it was one of the devastating fights in terms of destruction and human lives. The entire city was essentially destroyed,and the combination of deaths for both German and Russian soldiers is close to the two million mark. Today the city marks its history with the giant statue of mother Russia. |
| San Marino |
| Capital - San Marino |
| Serbia |
| Capital - Belgrade |
| Slovakia |
| Capital - Bratislava |
| Slovenia - Click here to see photos from Slovenia |
| Capital - Ljubljana |
Koper - This Adriactic seaside city is Slovenia's largest seaport. Slovenia isn't famous for its beaches, but staying in Koper makes the readily
 accessible. As the second largest city in Slovenia, Koper makes a beautiful stay by the sea with lots of citylife attractions and places to explore. |
| Spain |
| Capital - Madrid |
| Barcelona |
| Seville |
| Sweden |
| Capital - Stockholm |
| Switzerland |
| Capital - Berne |
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| Ukraine - Click here to see photos from Ukraine |
Capital - Kiev - One of the former Soviet Union's most beautiful and amazing cities, Kiev stands out today with its proud history of survival and
 strong willed population. Kiev lived to see harsh times from medieval battles to World War II and what they now call genocide, the Holodomor. Kiev has an infinite amount of historical wonders and museums, some of the best night life in all Europe and all at affordable prices. |
| Carpathian National Park - |
Chernobyl - Once a city unknown to the rest of the world during the Soviet times, Chernobyl became infamous after a nuclear powerplant there
 melted down spewing deadly amounts of radiation into the surrounding land. Many Soviets were permanently forced to leave their homes and abandon most of their belongings, leaving Chernobyl frozen in time. Since it's been more than a quarter of a century, danger levels have dropped enough to allow those willing to expose themselves to radiation to visit the remains. |
| Crimea - |
Odessa - In the short 200 years that its existed Odessa has quickly grown to a major city, the largest seaport city in Ukraine. During world war
 II it was the site of several major battles against the invading nazis, leaving behind plenty of interesting history, especially with the thousands of kilometers of underground catacombs that the resistance used to fight the Nazis. Odessa is home to lots of beaches, famous architecture and plenty of places for upscale restaurants and great night life. |
| United Kingdom - Click here to see photos from the United Kingdom |
Capital - London - Joining the ranks of Paris, Tokyo and Barcelona, London is also one of the most popular travel destinations in the world.
 Longdon is famous for the British Royal family, medieval castles that are spread throughout the city as long as icons like the Big Ben clock tower. The city is also known for its night life, and you'll never have a problem finding a pub in this city, especially in the infamous Picadelly Circus |
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| Scotland - |
| Wales - |
| Vatican |
| Capital - Vatican City |
