europe atlas
of its zeitgeist .
Home to 44 countries (+7 transcontinental), Europe is the essence of time itself. Full of corners where treasures and scars of time are palpable, the picturesque cities and scenic countryside of this continent enchant every traveler. As a nerve center of cultural and linguistic diversity, its unique communities and cuisines vary from country to country, not to mention its multilingualism. Definitely, Europe has something for everyone!
Along the miles, you’ll find us .
A quick insight into the historic Europe .
Story of wanders and dreams .
· Europe by expectation.
If you are wondering what the best time to visit Europe is, practically any time is good! In summer, you can enjoy the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean, and in winter, the white peaks of the Alps. In spring, you can admire the flowering fields of French Provence, and in autumn, you can enjoy roasted chestnuts almost anywhere. Where do you want to start?
Once you know when you’ll travel, you need to decide on the best way to roam around Europe! This is probably the hardest question about Europe… As Europeans, we are fortunate to enjoy freedom of movement, mostly all around the continent. This has allowed us to travel in a variety of vehicles that turned each experience into an adventure… But, we’re pretty sure that the best option for every traveler is the train! Relatively fast and connects almost the entire continent!
Our recommendation, based on our preferences, is Northern Europe for scenery and a vanlife experience, Southern Europe for ancient civilizations and maybe a sealife experience, Eastern Europe for hidden history and loads of road trips, and Western Europe for the alternative and always by train.
· Europe by region.
Next to the North Pole, between the widely known wintery scenery and colorful Auroras, we find Northern Europe. If we move down in the map, between the Mediterranean Sea and the antique wonders that once belonged to great civilizations, we find Southern Europe. Towards the Atlantic Ocean side and going deeper into the continent, between renowned cities and unique jungles, we find Western Europe. At one point, the continent splits in two, and between forgotten cultures and marvelous architecture, we find Eastern Europe. Finally, on the edge of the continental border with Asia, we can find seven countries comprising an area (that isn’t a region) with unique brilliance, a perfect mixture of two Atlases.
It is almost impossible for us to decide which of the European regions is the one that most arouses our curiosity, but we can assure you that controversy and jokes are served every time we have to decide where to travel next. While Gigi appears to be a descendant of the Vikings, Xabi seems to have Mediterranean islander ancestry! Nah, we don’t know if any of this is true, but these preferences are always more than evident that have become our joke.
· Europe by exchange.
So, once you have figured out when and how to explore this continent, it’s time to talk about its lingoes and the cultural exchange they offer. Even if there are over 200 languages spoken in the continent, only 24 are recognized as official languages of the European Union. Anyway, as long as you speak English, you’ll easily communicate around, as multilingualism rules in Europe and most Europeans have English as a second language.
Another detail to keep in mind when traveling anywhere is the currency and its exchange. If not European, it is a fairly common belief that the Euro (EUR) is the only currency, or at least the most widely used, but you’ll find over 30 currencies throughout the continent. Together with the euro, the Swiss Franc (CHF), the Swedish Krone (SEK), and the Pound Sterling (GBP) are some of the most important currencies.
Our recommendation, based on our experience, is to always do a little research on the local language and the basic words and phrases you should note and to make sure you exchange the money in advance or have the proper tool to change when needed, as bringing cash with you at all times is always helpful.
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austria
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denmark .
france .
finland .
germany .
greece .
ireland .
italy .
liechtenstein .
luxembourg .
malta .
monaco .
netherlands .
norway .
portugal .
spain .
sweden .
switzerland .