Europe Travel Blogs: How to plan a trip to Europe

I've visited Albania twice now. Once as part of a backpacking trip in the cold winter weather of January, and once as part of a bike tour across Europe. This Albania travel guide gives you the essentials you need to know about planning your trip, including what to see in Tirana, and the amazing UNESCO site of Berat.

During my last visit to Cyprus, I took a road trip around the island. We saw some incredible places, but as it was pretty much our vacation, I haven't gotten around to writing much yet. This guide on the best things to do in Paphos should get you started though!

Iceland has become a popular destination in recent years, and its capital Reykjavik can also make a surprisingly interesting short city break destination. Here's everything you need to know about planning a 2 day stay in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Is Kosovo technically a country or not? It's not my place to answer, but I did thoroughly enjoy my time traveling around Kosovo - even if it was winter! My Pristina travel guide is a good starting point if you are planning your own trip to Kosovo.

It may be one of the smallest countries in Europe, but there's an endless amount to see and do here! I was really surprised with the amount of outdoor activities on offer, making it a good destination for outdoor lovers. Start off on this post about Luxembourg, and then check out my other posts about outdoor activities you can enjoy whilst there.

We visited Macedonia (the non-Greek country), before the decades long argument over its name had been resolved - if it has at all! What we witnessed in the capital was part shocking and part surreal, as a newly born nation started to rewrite history, and appropriate and twist aspects from Greek culture to suit its own political narrative. Fake statues stuffed with polystyrene were just some of the things that made me think that Skopje was kitsch. Check out this post for more!

Ever wanted to visit Amsterdam but thought it might be expensive? Couchsurfing could be the way to go. This article on couchsurfing in Amsterdam is a good starting point in planning your Dutch adventure.

The Maltese islands are packed full of history, and the Mediterranean sun is an additional draw card, making it a popular Europe travel destination. This guide will show you how to get the most out of your vacation in Malta, and includes all the must-see attractions as well as a few low-key and hidden gems.

We visited Portugal as part of a two week vacation. Porto was one of my favourite cities, and this travel blog shows all the best things to see and do there.

I've visited Slovakia 2 or 3 times now, and every time a bicycle was involved! In terms of dedicated content about Slovakia however, you might find this post about things to do in Bratislava the most useful.

Whilst most people associate Spain with great weather and beaches, there's also plenty to do for the outdoor lover. This guide to cycling in Catalonia is the first step to planning your adventure holiday in Spain!