Europe Travel Bucket List

Sail the fjord-like bay, limestone peaks, and stone hamlets of Montenegro

Visit Monaco, the second-smallest sovereign state in the world. Explore the Prince's Palace (official residence of the Grimaldi family with daily changing of the guard), try your luck at the Casino de Monte-Carlo (iconic Belle Époque building featured in James Bond films), and stroll through the Jardin Exotique (botanical garden perched on cliffs with over 1,000 succulent plants).

Visit Luxembourg, a small landlocked country in Western Europe. Explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town of Luxembourg City with its fortifications and casemates, see the Grand Ducal Palace (official residence of the Grand Duke), walk across the Pont Adolphe (a stone arch bridge offering views of the Pétrusse Valley), and try local dishes like judd mat gaardebounen (smoked pork with broad beans) or gromperekichelcher (potato fritters).

Wander Transylvanian castles, painted monasteries, and Carpathian meadows of Romania

Bask on beaches, walk Troodos trails, and explore ancient sites of Cyprus

Stroll Art Nouveau Riga, pine forests, and dune-fringed Baltic of Latvia

Ski Pirin peaks, explore Thracian history, and sip wines of Bulgaria

Experience the Albanian Alps, Ottoman stone towns, and turquoise Riviera of Albania

Cross stone bridges, emerald rivers, and mountain villages of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Span onion-domed skylines, taiga rails, and imperial art treasures of Russia

Discover Giant's Causeway, rugged glens, and vibrant Belfast of Northern Ireland

Discover baroque Vilnius, amber shores, and lake-dotted countryside of Lithuania

Sail Lake Ohrid, Byzantine frescoes, and Sharr mountain trails of North Macedonia

Toast rakija cellars, fortress towns, and Danube promenades of Serbia

Explore the stunning landscapes and unique culture of the Faroe Islands, a remote archipelago between Norway and Iceland

Explore Ottoman bazaars, Rugova Canyon, and cafe-lined boulevards of Kosovo

Wander medieval Tallinn, quiet bog trails, and Baltic shores of Estonia

Explore the vast icy landscapes and unique culture of Greenland, the world's largest island

Hike alpine ridges, riverside trails, and storybook capital of Liechtenstein

Sip vast wine cellars, visit monasteries, and slow-lane villages of Moldova

Toast qvevri wines, hike Caucasus trails, and soak sulfur baths of Georgia

Visit Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, known for the Rock of Gibraltar and its strategic importance.

Visit Tenerife, the largest of Spain's Canary Islands, known for its stunning beaches, Mount Teide volcano, and vibrant nightlife

Stroll Carpathian meadows, golden domes, and seaside promenades of Ukraine

Ski Pyrenean slopes, hike high lakes, and wander alpine villages of Andorra

Visit San Marino, the world's oldest republic founded in 301 AD. Explore the historic center of San Marino City, a UNESCO World Heritage site with medieval fortifications like the Three Towers (Guaita, Cesta, and Montale) offering panoramic views of the Italian countryside. See the Palazzo Pubblico (government building with Gothic architecture) and the Basilica di San Marino (neoclassical church housing relics of Saint Marinus).

Relax on the beautiful beaches and volcanic landscapes

Explore the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Madeira, a picturesque region known for its stunning landscapes and rich history.