Europe

Europe, the second smallest among the World’s continents, is shaped by peninsulas that extend westward from Eurasia, the extended landmass it shares with Asia. It covers approximately one-fifteenth of the total land area on the planet.

Traditionally, Europe has been regionally categorised based on its geographical orientation concerning the four main directions.

Northern Europe is renowned for its spectacular fjords and the fascinating Northern Lights, primarily encompass Scandinavia (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Norway and Sweden), the Baltics (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania), and the United Kingdom.

Southern Europe encompasses countries around the Mediterranean Sea, featuring well-known destinations like Croatia, Italy, Malta, Spain, Greece, Portugal, and San Marino.

Western Europe is situated within the European continent and bordered by the North Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Mediterranean Sea. Some countries are Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.

Eastern Europe consists of Belarus, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Moldova, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, and Ukraine. This area is commonly known as the nations situated behind the Iron Curtain.

In general, the best times to visit Europe are late March to early June and September to November, offering the advantage of avoiding the busier summer season and making your budget more efficient. 

Northern Europe typically experiences warm and dry conditions from May to September, while in the southern regions, temperatures can rise to 38°C during July and August. 

If you plan to travel in winter and seek a snowy experience, we recommend checking the specific months when each country typically receives snowfall.