Destination ideas for your first solo travel adventure in Europe, inspired by my experiences solo-travelling 20+ European nations.

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✈️ 40+ destinations
📝 to-knows for every country
💰 budget considerations
💯 solo-travel advice
🗺  interactive embedded map

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Europe

Hungary

Denmark

Croatia

France

Italy

Slovenia

Austria

Switzerland

Netherlands

Czech Republic

Germany

Norway

Luxembourg

Sweden

Romania

Belgium

Spain

Scotland, UK

Ireland

Portugal

Malta

Best Places to Start your Solo Travel Journey 

So you've booked with EF Ultimate Break on their Germany, Italy, and Switzerland tour, now what?

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EF Ultimate Break // Germany, Italy, Switzerland (and Austria) feat. Oktoberfest: Full Guide

This guide gives you a brief overview of what Austria has to offer! While the guide is for sure incomplete, as there are countless activities, secret spots & sights worth visiting, this can be a starting point for your further research - enjoy!

Basics of Austria 🇦🇹

Welcome to the board showcasing cities and places from 15 different countries across Europe. This board provides a glimpse into the variety of cities and landmarks of each featured country. 

What You’ll Find:
Cities: Major urban centers and capitals.
Landmarks: Monumental places and lakes.

Featured Countries:
Austria
Serbia
Greece
Netherlands
Italy
Hungary
Germany
Poland
Switzerland
Montenegro
Croatia
Slovakia
Czech
Slovenia
North Macedonia 

How to Use the Board:
Explore: Check out information on each city and place.
Compare: See how different cities and places contrast in terms of size, culture, and significance.
Plan: Use the board as inspiration for your travels or projects.
Dive in and discover the charm of European cities and places! We hope you find our board useful and inspiring.

Europe - 15 countries/cities and places 

Everything you need to know to cross the Swiss-Italian border with your pup via one of the most scenic train journeys in the world that is UNESCO recognized as the highest mountain rail pass in the world! 

Dogs of all sizes are welcome on this train journey. There are multiple riding options and ways to incorporate this into a European itinerary. We'll show you how!

(Disability accommodation information included)

Eurail company, North 630 East, Orem, UT, USA

Chur, Switzerland

Tirano, Province of Sondrio, Italy

Bernina Express, Bahnhofplatz, Chur, Switzerland

Take Your Dog: Bernina Express - Iconic Swiss Alps Rail

Nature, food, and everything stunning in between. Here's a quick itinerary with the best things to do during any season.

Tirol, Austria

Tyrol, Austria - Free Guide

Christmas holiday season in Europe always brings some childish joy and fills the beginning of winter with some magic. Discover European cities with the best and most atmospheric Christmas Markets! Check opening dates for 2024-2025 and choose your winter destination!
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Slovakia

Italia

Poland

Czechy

Estonia

Best Christmas Markets in Europe 2024-2025

With this trip, you have it all! Old historic towns, the beautiful Austrian Alps, Italian Dolomites, Italian cities and much more! And did you know that you can also do this trip by public transport? 
What this guide includes: 

- different accommodation recommendations. Both hotels and hostels if you are traveling on a budget.
- several restaurants; traditional restaurants, vegetarian restaurants and some cheaper ones if you are traveling on a budget.
- various cool activities! From paragliding to a italian cooking course, you will find it all in this guide.

Have fun discovering Germany, Austria and Northern Italy!


Dolomites, Rocca Pietore, Belluno, Italië

Innsbruck, Oostenrijk

Milano, Milaan, Italië

Verona, Italië

Munich, Duitsland

Munich to Milan trip

Salzburg is one of the best towns in Austria - it's gorgeous and walkable, packed with history and good food, and has one of my favorite Christmas markets in Europe! 

This guide has everything you need for a first-time visit:
- the major sights with notes on what’s worth seeing and if they need advanced booking 
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- recommendations on typical dishes to order
- 4 hotel and accommodation recs 
- 11 museums or things to do, including which are must-see and which are niche
- suggestions for tours
- 11 restaurants & bars at varying price points
- 4 breakfast or coffee spots 

Salzburg, Austria

🇦🇹 3 Days in Salzburg, Austria 

Innsbruck

Innsbruck is a charming city located in the western part of Austria, in the Tyrol region. It is surrounded by the majestic Nordkette mountain range and is situated at an altitude of 574 meters above sea level 1. The city is known for its rich history, culture, and architecture. Innsbruck is also called the capital of the Alps, and it’s easy to see why. It’s a perfect base for exploring the vast expanse of stunning mountains, alpine lakes, and peaceful meadows.

You can never run out of options on what to do in Innsbruck! 

Beautiful town tucked between the mountains! Good base for skiing as well. 

Innsbruck

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