Europe’s long history has left a distinct mark on its cities; It was in Athens Where democracy was born and in Florence that the renaissance blossomed; Victorian London is still visible amongst the cities glistening glass skyscrapers and visitors are still able to walk the Forum in Rome where Caesar once trod.

Anywhere you travel in Europe, the past has left its mark and nowhere in the world contains such a wealth of well-preserved architecture, art, and iconic landmarks in such a relatively compact space. From Moorish Andalucía and Ottoman splendour in Istanbul to the Renaissance cities of northern Italy and the remnants of the Austro-Hungarian empire in Central Europe, this is a continent where old and new stand side by side.

Outside of its iconic cities, Europe’s natural wonders are bound to delight. The highlands of Scotland, fjords of Norway, and snow-capped alps offer scenery that is as epic and draw-dropping as anywhere else on the globe while the coastal towns that line the coasts and islands of the Mediterranean are as quaint and picturesque as they come.

Any journey across Europe is as much a culinary one as it is a cultural one. With each order crossing comes a new cuisine to explore and indulge in, whether that is gorging on pasta and pizza in a secluded Italian Pizza or inhaling a comforting bowl of Goulash at a market in Budapest. Spain has tapas, Belgium has moules-frites, and Poland has pierogi. You’ll never be short on a new taste to tickle your taste buds. The relatively small size of European nations makes it an incredibly easy continent to traverse, particularly by rail. In just a matter of hours you are able to cross multiple borders, travel from the mountains to the beach, or pass through multiple capital cities.