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Planning a trip to Europe? Choose your country and start exploring…rays of adventure await…

Whether you’re looking for stunning scenery or a city break full of fascinating history, Europe has something for everyone. Train and flight connections between different countries are great, so you can easily hop between different cities and sights in one trip.

Europe in the summer is lovely – a perfect time for hiking in the Alps, or a road trip around Iceland. But many of the cities really come alive at Christmas – Prague, Vienna and Berlin are all magical at Christmas, where you can combine taking in the history with browsing Christmas markets.

Europe is a great start for solo female travelers as well – although some of Europe may not be the most budget-friendly, especially countries in West or North Europe, there are always ways to cut travel costs and travel on a budget.

Travelling in Europe with a chronic illness is simple as well. Lots of transport options mean you never need to walk too far, and high quality food and accommodation options make travelling super simple so you can just focus on enjoying the sights.

Looking to #getinspired for your trip? Check out the destinations below!

Zell am See Austria Schmittenhohe views

Austria

Explore the mountains and villages of the Alps, take a Sound of Music tour of Salzburg, or immerse yourself in the rich culture of Vienna.

Brussels things to do Grand Place

Belgium

The capital city, Brussels, is great for a weekend trip and really comes alive at Christmas.

Odysseus Cave, Croatia

Croatia

Croatia is a beautiful country, with miles of perfect coastline, peaceful islands and fascinating historic cities.

Prague Charles Bridge

Czech Republic

Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is one of my favourite cities in Europe. And don’t miss the chance to take a day trip from Prague to the unique Bone Church.

St Tropez France

France

France has an amazing variety of things to offer. From exciting Paris to the Alps and the beautiful meditteranean coast, France has it all.

Berlin Christmas

Germany

Germany is full of fascinating history. Visit Berlin and it’s historical sights, with a day trip to Dresden. Germany is magical at Christmas as well, with world famous German Christmas Markets.

Shipwreck Beach viewpoint on Zakynthos

Greece

Greece has beautiful beaches and food, and plenty of summer sun. It’s the perfect destination for a relaxing break in the sun, with great Greek food as well.

Iceland puffin

Iceland

A road trip around Iceland in the summer is full of some of the most amazing volcanic scenery in the world and some great wildlife watching opportunities.

Ireland Ring of Kerry

Ireland

Visit Ireland for outdoor adventures in amazing coastal and mountainous scenery, finished off with a pint of Guinness in Dublin.

Portofino Italy

Italy

Italy has fascinating history, beautiful coastline, and some of the best food in Europe!

Blue Grotto, Malta

Malta

Malta is a beautiful, sunny island in southern Europe. It has some great scenery as well as fascinating historical sights.

Snowshoe hiking in Tromso, Norway

Norway

Norway is a great place to visit for some outdoor adventures. Meet reindeer and go husky sledding, go sailing in the fjords, and try to see the Northern Lights.

Neptune Fountain, Gdansk

Poland

Poland has some fascinating history and is a great place to visit for city breaks in summer and at Christmas.

Pena Palace in Sintra

Portugal

Lisbon is a fun, sunny city, and why not take a day trip to the colourful palace in Sintra.

How to spend 4 days in Barcelona in Park Guell

Spain

For sun-filled days exploring colourful and historic sights, spend some time in Spain. Check out great cities like Barcelona, Seville and Granada, and leave some time for some trips into the mountains as well.

Exploring the Isle of Skye in one week

United Kingdom

The UK has something for everyone – great countryside, fascinating history and fun cities.

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Hi, I’m Rachel. UK based Travel Blogger and Solo Female Traveller. Blogging about solo travel and traveling with chronic health issues. Read my blogs for loads of travel guides and travel tips for destinations around the world.

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