The old world is
really quite old. Every other town in Europe is packed with monuments
dating back several centuries. Little villages were once the capitals of
a kingdom. The countries are small, but some of them were once the
center of an empire that embraced the whole world. Europe offers more
than most other regions in the world. There is hardly anything that
cannot be found in one of the megacities, like London, Paris, Rome or
Berlin.
Southern
Europe offers great beaches and "Dolce Vita": good food, good weather,
beautiful people, charming towns and cities. It is hardly surprising
that Portugal, Italy, Spain, Greece and France are always top of the
bill when it comes to most popular holiday destinations.
Since
1989 Central and Eastern Europe has become a very popular destination as
well. Magnificent cities such as Prague , Minsk, Budapest, Belgrade,
Ljubljana, Moscow, Yerevan and St-Petersburg all attract many visitors.
In the heart of Europe you'll find Germany , the most populated country
of Western Europe. It has romantic castles, beautiful nature, fast paced
life in big cities such as Munich, Cologne and Frankfurt and great
highways.
South of Germany you find the Alps. Great for skiing,
but Austria and Switzerland have a lot more to offer. Vienna, the
capital of Austria, for example rates as one of the most beautiful
cities in the world.
The North of Europe is not as cold as you
might think. In summer cities like Stockholm, Copenhagen and Helsinki
are among the most pleasant places to be. The people are easy going and
very friendly and cultural life is rich.
The United Kingdom,
Ireland, The Isle of Man and the Channel Islands have that special
island mentality that keeps you coming back. The Celtic spirit is still
very much part of life in Scotland, Ireland, The Isle of Man and in
Cornwall whilst the spirit of the Druids is ever present in Wales. The
Channel Islands reflect their proximity to and history with Normandy
& Brittany although the culture and food tends to be very British.
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