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.
Andorra
Capital - Andorra La Vella
Austria
Capital - Budapest
Belarus
Capital - Minsk
Belgium
Capital - Brussels
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Capital - Sarajevo
Bulgaria
Capital - Sofia
Sunny Beach -
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.
Cyprus
Capital - Nicosia
Czech Republic
Capital - Prague
Denmark
Capital - Copenhagen
Estonia
Capital - Tallin
Faroe Islands -
Capital - Torshavn -
Finland
Capital - Helsinki
France
Capital - Paris -
Germany
Capital - Berlin -
Auswitchz -
Blackforest -
Munich -
Rugen -
Neuschwanstein Castle -
Greece
Capital - Athens
Hungary
Capital - Budapest
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
Capital - Rome -
Milan -
Sicily -
Venice -
Kosovo
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.
Lithuania
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
Moldova
Capital - Chisinau
Monaco
Capital - Monaco
Palais Du Prince
Exotic Garden
Monaco Ville
Monte Carlo
Netherlands
Capital - Amsterdam
Norway
Capital - Oslo
Poland
Capital - Warsaw
Portugal
Capital - Lisbon
Romania
Capital - Bucharest
Russia - Click here for photos of 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,
where 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.
Siberia - Making up over 75% of Russia's territory, and basically occupying all of northern Asia, Siberia is the continent's gateway to the
Arctic. Siberia has some major cities in it, but is largely rural and unexplored. In July 2007, a baby willy mammoth from the ice age was
found fully preserved for about 10,000 years. Polar bears and reindeer roam the land, and in the north you can find walruses resting on
giant icebergs and view many species of whales.
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
presidents come 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 fallin 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 & Montenegro
Capital - Belgrade -
Slovakia
Capital - Bratislava -
Slovenia
Capital - Ljubljana -
Spain
Capital - Madrid -
Barcelona -
Seville -
Sweden
Capital - Stockholm -
Switzerland
Capital - Berne -
Rhine Falls -
Ukraine
Capital - Kiev -
Carpathian National Park -
Chernobyl -
Kyiv -
Odessa
United Kingdom
Capital - London -
Stonehenge -
Scotland -
Wales -
Vatican City
Capital - Vatican City
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.
Andorra
Capital - Andorra La Vella
Austria
Capital - Budapest
Belarus
Capital - Minsk
Belgium
Capital - Brussels
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Capital - Sarajevo
Bulgaria
Capital - Sofia
Sunny Beach -
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.
Cyprus
Capital - Nicosia
Czech Republic
Capital - Prague
Denmark
Capital - Copenhagen
Estonia
Capital - Tallin
Faroe Islands -
Capital - Torshavn -
Finland
Capital - Helsinki
France
Capital - Paris -
Germany
Capital - Berlin -
Auswitchz -
Blackforest -
Munich -
Rugen -
Neuschwanstein Castle -
Greece
Capital - Athens
Hungary
Capital - Budapest
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
Capital - Rome -
Milan -
Sicily -
Venice -
Kosovo
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.
Lithuania
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
Moldova
Capital - Chisinau
Monaco
Capital - Monaco
Palais Du Prince
Exotic Garden
Monaco Ville
Monte Carlo
Netherlands
Capital - Amsterdam
Norway
Capital - Oslo
Poland
Capital - Warsaw
Portugal
Capital - Lisbon
Romania
Capital - Bucharest
Russia - Click here for photos of 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,
where 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.
Siberia - Making up over 75% of Russia's territory, and basically occupying all of northern Asia, Siberia is the continent's gateway to the
Arctic. Siberia has some major cities in it, but is largely rural and unexplored. In July 2007, a baby willy mammoth from the ice age was
found fully preserved for about 10,000 years. Polar bears and reindeer roam the land, and in the north you can find walruses resting on
giant icebergs and view many species of whales.
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
presidents come 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 fallin 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 & Montenegro
Capital - Belgrade -
Slovakia
Capital - Bratislava -
Slovenia
Capital - Ljubljana -
Spain
Capital - Madrid -
Barcelona -
Seville -
Sweden
Capital - Stockholm -
Switzerland
Capital - Berne -
Rhine Falls -
Ukraine
Capital - Kiev -
Carpathian National Park -
Chernobyl -
Kyiv -
Odessa
United Kingdom
Capital - London -
Stonehenge -
Scotland -
Wales -
Vatican City
Capital - Vatican City
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