European Travel Highlights | Destinations I’ve Explored Across Europe
Europe has shaped a large part of my travels — from short city breaks to slower, more immersive journeys. This hub brings together my European travel highlights, focusing on destinations, experiences, and places that stood out beyond food alone.
All food-focused content lives separately under Global Food. This page exists to support a clean hub‑and‑spoke structure for my European travels, grouping together non‑food posts by country and making it easier to explore each destination as a whole.
Over time, I’ve intentionally refined and de‑indexed content that no longer reflects how I travel or write today. What remains here is a curated collection of European highlights that best represent my experiences.
I’ve also lived in several European countries, which are documented in their own dedicated hubs and reflect a deeper, long‑term perspective.
European Countries I’ve Traveled
Netherlands
My travels in the Netherlands focused on everyday culture, walkable cities, and discovering places beyond the obvious highlights. This hub brings together my experiences and travel posts from across the country.
Greece
From mainland cities to island escapes, Greece offered a balance of history, landscapes, and atmosphere. These posts capture the destinations and moments that defined my time there.
➡️Explore the Greece Highlights Hub
Malta
Despite its size, Malta is layered with history and character. This hub collects my standout travel experiences across the islands.
➡️Explore the Malta Highlights Hub
Portugal
Portugal quickly became one of my favourite European destinations. These posts focus on cities, regions, and experiences that left a lasting impression.
➡️Explore the Portugal Highlights Hub
Turkey
Straddling Europe and Asia, Turkey delivered some of my most memorable travel moments. This hub gathers highlights from multiple regions and trips.
➡️Explore the Turkey Highlights Hub
Croatia
Croatia is a country where historic towns, Adriatic coastlines, and everyday life blend together, making it easy to experience both lively destinations and quieter moments of travel.
Cyprus
Cyprus is a Mediterranean island where layers of history, coastal landscapes, and everyday life come together at an unhurried pace.
➡️Explore the Cyprus Highlights Hub
Countries I’ve Lived In
Some European destinations became more than just places I visited — they became home. Living in these countries allowed for a slower pace of travel and a deeper understanding of daily life and regional differences.
If you’re exploring more of Europe, or thinking about living here longer term, I’ve put together a few guides that might help:
Europe Travel Guide and the Ultimate Europe Travel Resource Guide
How to Avoid Travel Scams in Europe
Schengen Rules Explained when travelling to Europe
Carryon Luggage Rules Across Europe
How to find out if you can obtain an EU passport