List of my favorite places to visit over the weekend. All of them have activities to fill more than 2 full days. Enjoy!

London, UK

Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Denmark

Italy

France

Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

Brussels, Belgium

Austria

Poland

Riga, Latvia

Netherlands

Czech Republic

Greece

Dublin, Ireland

Sweden

Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy

Latvia

Belgium

Estonia

Spain

Valencia, Spain

Ireland

Slovakia

Porto, Portugal

La Rochelle, France

Wrocław, Poland

Switzerland

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Vienna, Austria

Lyon, France

Rome, Italy

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Manchester, UK

Germany

Antwerp, Belgium

Paris, France

Verona, VR, Italy

Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal

Tallinn, Estonia

50 ideas for weekend city trips in Europe

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

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💰 budget considerations
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Europe

Hungary

Croatia

Slovenia

Norway

Luxembourg

Romania

Scotland, UK

Malta

Best Places to Start your Solo Travel Journey 

Europe's rich tapestry of cultures, histories, and landscapes invites exploration at every turn. For those seeking affordable adventures, I've curated a list of 30 budget-friendly weekend city trips that promise unforgettable experiences without breaking the bank.
From the cobbled streets of Prague to the sunny shores of Valencia, these cities offer a mix of history, culture, and culinary delights. So, pack your bags, and let's embark on a journey across the continent!

Prague, Czechia

Kaunas, Kaunas City Municipality, Lithuania

Bilboa, Spain

Berlin, Germany

Tbilisi, Georgia

Palermo, PA, Italy

Copenhagen, Denmark

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Warsaw, Poland

Oslo, Norway

Lucca, Province of Lucca, Italy

Bergen, Norway

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Gdańsk, Poland

Seville, Spain

Budapest, Hungary

Bruges, Belgium

Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Bratislava, Slovakia

Athens, Greece

Sofia, Bulgaria

Edinburgh, UK

30 Budget-Friendly Weekend Escapes in Europe

New York, NY, USA

Where I've Been

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 

Embarking on a first trip to Europe is an exhilarating adventure filled with captivating experiences and cultural wonders. This itinerary will lead you to exploring the historic landmarks of Rome, strolling along the romantic streets of Paris, indulging in the famous Belgian waffles, to seeing the masterpieces of Van Gogh in Amsterdam. 

The trip will begin down south in Rome in Italy and end up north in Amsterdam in The Netherlands. This comprehensive guide is your key to unlocking the essence of a European escapade.

Tuscany, Italy

Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

Traveling to Europe for the First Time: Italy, France, Belgium & The Netherlands 

Looking for a new destination to capture candid street photography? This list includes some of the best and most well-known international cities for street photography as well as some lesser know locations.

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San Francisco, CA, USA

Reykjavík, Iceland

New Orleans, LA, USA

Barcelona, Spain

Buenos Aires, Argentina

NYC, NY, USA

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Charleston, SC, USA

Portland, OR, USA

Santiago, Chile

Best International Cities for Street Photography

Oh, we're just getting started!

Now that I have a travel buddy, my wanderlust has been awakened like never before. I didn't do all my travel with her, but with her finding cheap flights, I finally got to go places I never thought I'd get to and they were just so much more accessible.

The vast majority of 2018 was spent doing weekend trips, which turned out to be our "thing". Don't let anyone tell you you need to spend more than a week traveling, even in Europe!

Washington D. C., Districte de Colúmbia, Estats Units d'Amèrica

Mexico City, Ciutat de Mèxic, Mèxic

London, Regne Unit

Boston, Massachusetts, Estats Units d'Amèrica

Cebu, Província de Cebu, Filipines

Toronto, Ontàrio, Canadà

Hong Kong

Basque Country, Espanya

Utrecht, Països Baixos

París, França

Amsterdam, Països Baixos

Haarlem, Països Baixos

Travel 2018

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Custom Itineraries & Trip Planning

Amsterdam

London

Paris

Minneapolis

Edinburgh

Brussels

Europe trip 2023

Always wanted to travel to the Netherlands but only know Amsterdam? Don't worry! As a person born and bred in the Netherlands, I'm here to help! I've lived in multiple different places all across the country and have traveled in my own country often. So, if you need help finding the right means of transport, figuring out which city to visit or just want to know more about this tiny but beautiful country, feel free to message me!

Alkmaar, Netherlands

Nijmegen, Netherlands

Lisse, Netherlands

Giethoorn, Netherlands

Zaanse Schans, Zaandam, Netherlands

Eindhoven, Netherlands

Maastricht, Netherlands

The Hague, Netherlands

Utrecht, Netherlands

Volendam, Netherlands

Friesland, Netherlands

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Groningen, Netherlands

Delft, Netherlands

Leiden, Netherlands

Keukenhof, Stationsweg, Lisse, Netherlands

Haarlem, Netherlands

Tips, Tricks & Help for the Netherlands

This is the trip my family of 4 (including 10 & 12 year old kids) took this past summer. The children had been to Europe before at 4 & 6 and the oldest had also been as a toddler. Both parents have been multiple times. 

We enjoy fast paced travel but generally prefer to go to smaller cities or towns. We trained between Zurich-Paris, Paris-Brussels, and Edinburgh-London. We flew from Brussels-London. We rented  4 different cars and drove everywhere else.

Family Roadtrip: 50 days in Europe

Don't know where to travel in Europe during April? 

Here's our mini-guide on bucket list ideas and events in Europe during the month of April this year in 2024.

Thale, Germany

Free mini-guide: Europe in April 2024 (Spring)

Here's a suggested itinerary for a 5-star European river cruise, both for May and November, as the experience and weather can differ between these months.

‌5 Star European River Cruise

Eourpe 

Here is a comprehensive guide to a short trip to the Netherlands during the Christmas holidays. This FREE 4-day itinerary is guided by our own personal experience and includes day-to-day activities, places to visit, and foods to try.

Edam, Netherlands

Marken, Netherlands

Christmas break in Netherlands | FREE

I've been traveling the world full-time for nearly three years, exploring countless exciting activities and tours across the globe while sharing my experiences online. 

Now, I'm bringing all my favorite activities together in one place! In this guide, I'll be sharing top tours and activities (that I've personally have experienced) by continent, starting with Europe.

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--> For Hotel Recommendations to the cities listed, please go to my profile for Hotels I recommend in Europe.

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