Europe holds enough wonders to fascinate backpackers for a long time. It oozes history and is bulging with beautiful, vibrant cities that you’ll never get bored of. Whether you take in a coffee in a Parisien square, hit the shops in Milan or soak up the Bohemian charm of Prague you’ll have a great time.

Vienna, Austria
Hvar, Croatia
Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
London, England
North Yorkshire Moors, England
Paris, France
Kazbegi, Georgia
Budapest, Hungary
Various, Iceland
Riga, Latvia
Alcudia, Mallorca
East Coast, Mallorca
Magaluf, Mallorca
North Coast, Mallorca
Palma, Mallorca
Porto Cristo, Mallorca
Soller, Mallorca
Krakow, Poland
Bratislava, Slovakia
Lake Bled, Slovenia
Malaga, Spain
Göreme, Turkey
Selçuk, Turkey

You could go backpacking in Europe for a long time without getting bored. With so many places in such a small area compared to most other continents you can do a lot in a short amount of time. The stunning cities of western Europe; Paris, Barcelona, London… they ooze passion for travellers and are destinations where you could get stuck for a long time. See icons like Buckingham Palace, the Eiffel Tower, the Colisseum.

But if your backpacking budget can’t handle the strain of these pricey spots then don’t despair! Heading east you find yourself in budget friendly countries which are still jam packed with beautiful vistas, white knuckle activities and enchanting cities. Budapest more than lives with Paris and London and the hidden wonders of Georgia will fulfil your love for the hills. Make your way down to Slovenia and you’ll find one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Eastern Europe has plenty to match the west, if you’re lucky then you won’t have to choose…

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