When many think of traveling to Europe, they think of the main cities we learn about from a young age in school and the cities from movies – London, Paris, Rome, Berlin and Amsterdam. Which are all wonderful places to visit, with a ton of history, beauty and things to see, but they are only a small percentage of what Europe has to offer.
From the Swiss Alps to the Northern Lights in Norway, and Irish Cliffs to Greek Isles there is truly so much to see, and we would never have enough time in our lives to experience and truly appreciate it all.
Which brings me to todays blog post – a few suggestions for budget friendlier destinations around Europe that are not as commonly spoken about, but offer an incredible amount of history, memories and adventure.
- Prague, Czech Republic: While Prague has gained popularity over the recent years, it still doesn’t compete with the bigger cities mentioned above. This gorgeous city filled with spires, colorful baroque buildings, Gothic churches and a medieval Astronomical Clock, has plenty to offer. Especially with the current exchange rate of USD/Euros compared to the Czech koruna (Kč) being 1 USD = 23,39Kč. You can have a memorable time, at a fraction of the price you’d spend in the UK.
- Sevilla, Spain: Spain is has a unique beauty of it’s own, with many gravitating to Barcelona or Madrid to indulge in it’s vibrant architecture, culture, and flavor packed dishes. However smaller cities in Spain, such as Sevilla, also live by the same culture, history and a love for art & dance along with Spain’s internationally popular dishes – paella and tapas and beaches.
- Cagliari, Italy: Cagliari is the capital of the Italian Island of Sardinia. However it also has a unique twist of the typical Italian culture. While there are many similarities between mainland Italy and Cagliari, Cagliari offers it’s own language, Sardo, and it’s own history. Bonus is that you can comfortably find Mediterranean temperatures, year round in Cagliari.
- Wroclaw, Poland: Wroclaw is a gorgeous, well rounded city that has been part of over five different kingdoms over the last 1,000 years. It’s a place where family members of all ages can enjoy. You can satisfy your Pierogi cravings, while searching for hidden gnome statues all around the city, and learning about Wroclaw’s history.
- Edinburgh, Scotland: Is an old medieval town, known as the Athens of the North, has a royal mile and is also where J.K. Rowling gained inspiration to write Harry Potter. This city has a way of leaving you speechless, and counting down the days until you can return again.
So do yourself a favor and book a flight, but remember to not limit yourself to the common cities. Don’t hesitate to take a leap of faith and visit a city you haven’t heard much about, you may just end up stumbling across your new favorite city!
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