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My favorite travel destinations in Europe
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items When we travel to Europe, we like to set up a base city, explore that city, then take day trips from there to see more! It's a perfect way to travel, especially easy with the trains in Europe!
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Italy
Spain
France
Greece
Germany
Portugal
Italy
These cities and towns are some of our favorites in Italy! Venice, Portofino and Florence are so beautiful, but also take the lesser path to Borano!
Many people go to Murano from Venice by boat but Burano is less crowded and just as nice!!! This is a stunning city with so many shops and restaurants and small hotels, you will love it!
Venice
Portofino is a stunning city - my pick to enjoy a lovely lunch and wander the town!
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Portofino (2024) - Must-See Attractions
Loved Rome!!! Amazing! Take a golf cart tour thru the parts of the city…your feet will thank you! Also, the hop on hop off bus is great! Enjoy some pasta and some Italian wine!
Things to do in Rome - 25x Attractions & Sightseeing
Florence can get very crowded, get your tickets in advance for museums and duomo…beautiful city to wander and roam!
Florence
From Naples you can go up the coast or to Pompeii (my pick) and ferry to Capri (my pick), do all if more time!
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Naples (2024) - Must-See Attractions
Spain
Between the coastal cities and the inland with flamenco dancers, Spain is inviting and vigorous! I loved the marble floor in the heart of Cartagena's old town.
Barcelona is a gorgeous city, hop on hop off bus is great, buy tickets in advance for Sagrada Familia…so worth it and Park Guell, both stunning, then find the market in town--very cool!
Barcelona
Cartagena has beautiful old ruins that will remind you of Rome or Athens, the streets of marble will impress you as they did me!
Cartagena
Experiencing the culture of Spain is to see the Flamenco dance in action. The colorful costumes and movement will not let you down!
Experience the best flamenco show in Spain - Spain Traveller
You have seen the outside of this marvel in pictures, but the inside with the stained glass is breathtaking, book your tickets early online and go when the sun is just right through the colored panes!
Sagrada Familia
France
Paris is always on everyones bucket list, but France has so much more to offer! Bordeaux is highly underrated and fun to visit, the wineries are exquisite!
We had a wonderful anniversary trip in Paris and saw all the sights, do NOT forget to see Montemartre and that area!!!
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Paris (2024) - Must-See Attractions
Bordeaux old town is full of beautiful old architecture! Stretch out from the city and visit the wine country!
Bordeaux is beautiful!
We took a Viator tour out from Bordeaux to see the wineries, they are stunning with tasting rooms that will make you cry they are so beautiful!
THE TOP 10 Bordeaux Tours & Excursions - Viator
Marseille by the sea is stunning, the old town and church are fun to visit, but don't miss taking the boat out of Castle d'If, such a cool place to visit and the views are incredible!
THE TOP 20 Marseille Tours & Excursions - Viator
This is some of the best photography you will ever do here in Provence with the Lavender Fields!
Provence Lavender Fields Tour from Aix-en-Provence - Viator
Greece
I loved Santorini but Greece has hundreds of island you can visit! And the mainland of Greece with all the ruins and history are truly a wonder! Everyone goes to Santorini, but also try Rhodes, this is a stunning location to visit as well!
You know you want to see the Acropolis and Parthenon…but hire a guide with a car to see so much more. There are ruins throughout the city! This is what we did! Enjoy this huge city!
Athens
Hire a local guide in Santorini so he can drive you around the island, you will see so much more this way and not just where the tourists go!
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Santorini (2024) - Must-See Attractions
The buildings and architecture is the coolest in Athens, the history and if you are lucky to get a pic with a cat and the architecture, bonus!
Book Tickets & Tours Online To Experience Acropolis - Viator
Rhodes is absolutely beautiful! Stay more than a day here to appreciate all this beautiful island has to offer!
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Rhodes (2025) - Tripadvisor
Mykonos is just as beautiful as Santorini, and although I loved Santorini it is overrun by tourists now, either go to Mykonos on days that cruise ships aren't in town or to Santorini in off season!
Mykonos - Visit Greece
Germany
Staying in Munich for a week, we visited many castles and Salzburg! What a treasure trove! Viator set us up on many tours that were hassle free!
A definite bucket list item for me! This castle was so much more easier to see on a tour that took us there and we were able to spend a lot of time here as well as nearby other castles of King Ludwig!
Tours and Tickets to Experience Neuschwanstein Castle - Viator
Romantic Road with it's picturesqe Pinnochio village of Rothenburg is truly one of a kind!
Romantic Road, Rothenburg, and Harburg Day Tour ... - Viator
Munich has beautiful old town and Oktoberfest! We based ourselves in Munich and went out from there, visiting castles, Salzburg, Rothenburg and so much more!
Munich
Sound like you know what you are doing and needing when you practice some German words and language!
Basic German words for beginners to learn - Lingoda
Portugal
Lisbon was so cool from architecture and history to the fun art scene, food and Portguese Tarts! Yum! Learn the history behind these little goodies!
Take the TukTuk tour (modern golf carts!), save your feet and see so much more that Lisbon has to offer! That's what we did!
THE TOP 20 Lisbon Tours & Excursions - Trips To Lisbon 2025
Don't whine, go get it, and Porto will not let you down. We enjoyed so many of their special wines!
THE TOP 10 Porto Wine Tasting Tours (Prices from $20) - Viator
It's not just about the creamy egg custard in the Portuguese tart, the history and story behind it will educate you about why these are important to the culture.
The History of the Pastel de Nata
The Netherlands
The Netherlands use to be called Holland, visit Amsterdam, Rotterdam and so many more beautiful cities in this country!
Canal cruising isn't the only thing to do in Amsterdam, see a windmill, churches, the Anne Frank Haus and ride a bike!
THE TOP 10 Amsterdam Tours & Excursions - Viator
See where Anne Frank and her family stayed hidden away!
Anne Frank House, Amsterdam | Book Tickets & Tours Online
Before you visit the Anne Frank Haus, learn about her and what she endured as a child.
Who was Anne Frank?
Belgium
Oh the chocolate you will eat and the fries! This is a foodie haven in Belgium and so much history! WWII history with cemeteries that will amaze you!
Best food, best sights right here in Brussels, close enough to Amsterdam to visit by train for the day!
Brussels Walking and Tasting Tour 2025 - Viator
Antwerp is not only beautiful, but it's the diamond capital of the world! Stunning jewelry and beautiful flowers!
THE TOP 10 Antwerp Tours & Excursions - Viator
Belgium played significant roles in history with WWII, learn about that history here, visit the cemeteries and the graves of even Americans.
Belgium in World War II