Europe

Encumbered forever by desire and ambition, there's a hunger still unsatisfied.

Our weary eyes still stray to the horizon, though down this road we've been so many times.

- Pink Floyd

In stark contrast with many other regions, Europe is unique in that in such close confines it offers an incomparable assortment of countries, languages, and tangible history. The proximity of a large number of disparate cultures has created incredible diversity and the millennia of continuous civilization have led to a well-developed infrastructure that has promoted the exchange and diffusion of ideas and cultures. The modern extensions of this infrastructure enable the modern tourist to easily travel from country to country via road, rail, or waterway to easily experience all of Europe's destinations.

From the well-established tourist destinations of France, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom to emerging destinations in the Balkans and the Baltics, there is truly something for every audience in Europe. With some of the world's most famous cities there is so much to experience in terms of art, architecture, food, and history. In many places, ancient traditions are still kept alive and the remnants of imperial power are often not far from view.

The establishment of the European Union has undoubtedly made travel easier with the elimination of border restrictions and a common currency among the member countries. The multi-lingual ability of many Europeans also means that traveling in Europe does not require you to speak the local language; in fact there are so many languages that this would not be practical for anyone. However, some basic knowledge of the local language greatly improves any trip. Despite the increased cost that many years of development has brought to Europe, the sheer number of things to see and do, plus the close proximity of so many countries, makes Europe an excellent option for travel. If you are short on time and looking for a broad cultural experience then Europe should be at the top of your list.

   

Select a country to view photos and stories from my travels:

 
Andorra

Andorra

Austria

Austria

Bosnia-Herzogovina

Bosnia-Herzogovina

Bulgaria

Bulgaria

Croatia

Croatia

Denmark

Denmark

France

France

Germany

Germany

Gibraltar

Gibraltar

Ireland

Ireland

Italy

Italy

Kosovo

Kosovo

Montenegro

Montenegro

Slovenia

Slovenia

Spain

Spain

Sweden

Sweden

United Kingdom

United Kingdom