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Everything you should know about traveling to Europe!
Art & Architecture
Cars & Transport
Culture
Drink & Debauchery
Film & Cinema
Food & Culinary Arts
Geography
History
Festivals & Holidays
Literature
Music
Politics & Governments
Religions
Shopping
Sports
Travel Essentials
Art & Architecture
Pretty much the center of the universe for art. It’s literally a real life art history class serving as the epicenter for the Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Impressionist, Surrealist, Cubist, Modernist movements and more.
Cars & Transport
Learn more about the Europe’s legendary auto manufacturers like Mercedes, Audi, BMW, Porsche, Opel, Volkswagen from Germany, Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Ferrari from Italy, Aston Martin, Bentley, Jaguar, and Rolls Royce from Great Britain. Don’t forget about the racing too!
Culture
Dive into Europe's rich tapestry of traditions, festivals, languages, and customs, where every corner unveils a captivating chapter in the continent's cultural narrative.
Drink & Debauchery
Yup, it’s as good as you imagined and worthy of its own intoxicating category. Boasting some of the world’s finest wine, beers, and spirits, prepare to be impressed by Europe’s mind-blowing elixirs. And then there’s the debauchery part…
Film & Cinema
A lot has changed since the the Lumière brothers first film screened on 28th December 1895. From famed directors like Federico Fellini and Ingmar Bergman, British legends like Alfred Hitchcock and Charlie Chaplin, or great stars like Sophia Loren, Greta Garbo, Brigitte Bardot, Audrey Hepburn, and Gérard Depardieu. All will make you wonder where your favorites scenes were filmed around Europe.
Food & Culinary Arts
Cuisine at its finest, we’re talking serious sensory overload. Highlights include Croissants in France, Pizza in Italy, Gyros in Greece, Goulash in Hungary, Paella in Spain, Fondue in Switzerland, French Fries, Waffles, and Chocolates in Belgium, Fish & Chips in the UK, and even deep fried Mars bars in Scotland.
Geography
Europe’s got it all. Beaches, mountains, views, bridges, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, you name it. It’s one breathtaking panoramic photo-op waiting for you to discover.
History
This is where Europe gets really fascinating. Dive into it’s rich, mesmerizing past and see how empires, cultural clashes, and world wars shaped the present continent.
Festivals & Holidays
Don’t miss out on the biggest highlights of the year like Carnival in Venice, St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland, the Cannes Film Festival, Glastonbury Festival, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, San Fermin (aka Running of the Bulls in Pamplona), Oktoberfest in Munich, La Tomatina Festival in Buñol (outside of Valencia). It seems like one big party all the time.
Literature
Europe has always been a literary haven boasting legends like Homer, Plato, Shakespeare, Dickens, Kafka, Camus, Dante, Chaucer, Virgil, Proust, Cervantes, Flaubert, T.S. Eliot, Orwell, Huxley, Bronte, Balzac, Hugo, Poe, Voltaire, Grimm, Tolstoy, and so many others.
Music
European music is as varied as it gets. From Gregorian chants, Opera legends like Verdi & Wagner, classical giants like Beethoven and Bach, Scottish bagpipes, Edith Piaf, the British Invasion by the Beatles and Rolling Stones, to a endless list of stars like Elton, Ozzy, Oasis, U2, Amy Winehouse, and Adele. Your ears will be enchanted.
Politics & Governments
The EU is confusing, the Royals are even more complicated, and now there’s Brexit going on too. From countries to kings, let’s unravel it together.
Religions
From Jesus, the Jews, the Crusades, Relics, Reformations, the Great Schism, 100’s of Saints, the Inquisition, Pilgrimages, Popes, and endless amounts of churches, there’s a lot to unpack in this section.
Shopping
Save your hard-earned money because you will want to spend it all here. Prepare to be impressed by luxury brands like Fendi, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Armani, Cartier, Bulgari, Dior, Burberry, Hermes, Rolex, Swarovksi, and so many more.
Sports
Never a dull moment, from the birthplace of the Olympics to world-class soccer (football), tennis, golf, skiing, rugby, cycling, cricket, hockey, basketball, bocce, petanque, surfing, scuba diving, Scottish Games, and many other athletic activities.
Travel Essentials
This is a great place to begin. Whether you’re going to Europe on your first trip or returning for your next amazing adventure, these juicy, travel nuggets are sure to please.
What was the Great Schism?
The Great Schism was a momentous papal feud that erupted between two rival centers of papal authority, Avignon and Rome, each vying for supremacy over…
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What were the Crusades?
The Crusades were a series of religiously motivated military campaigns that took place during the Middle Ages, primarily in the 11th to 13th centuries. These…
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Who are the patron saints of Britain and Ireland and why?
The patron saints of Britain and Ireland are: Saint George (Britain): Reason: Saint George is the patron saint of England. His association with England dates…
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How did the Nobel Prize start?
Alfred Nobel The Nobel Prizes were established by the will of Alfred Nobel, a Swedish inventor, engineer, and industrialist, best known for inventing dynamite. Alfred…
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What European countries have legalized cannabis?
European Countries where cannabis is legalized A perennial issue, whether or not governments should move toward legalizing drugs seems to be an active and ongoing…
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What countries in Europe permit euthanasia?
In April of 2002, the Netherlands became the first country in Europe to legally sanction euthanasia, shortly followed by Belgium in September 2002. While it…
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Where is the best place in each country to study a foreign language?
The following are regarded as teaching the “highest” accent of each respective language and for producing the finest or purest dialects representative of the culture,…
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Which countries recycle the most?
Recycling Rates Remember over time, the statistics are subject to change. To my latest knowledge, the countries that recycle the most are: Germany: Germany is…
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Who has the Most Dangerous Roads?
10 Most Dangerous Roads These are the most dangerous countries based on road conditions. This is not something to be fearful of, just something to…
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When did women get the right to vote?
19th Amendment: Women Gain Voting Rights The struggle for women's suffrage in Europe was a pivotal movement that spanned decades and ultimately led to a significant…
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Who are Europe’s current leaders?
European Parliament president – Roberta Metsola Term: January 2022 - June 2024 Elected by: Members of the European Parliament Role: Ensures parliamentary procedures are properly followed Oversees…
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Who has the highest VAT taxes?
VAT is simply the acronym for “Value Added Tax” which is a sales tax in effect throughout the EU. However, rates can and do vary…
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