#europe-travel

#europe-travel

Europe is the most visited continent in the world, welcoming 747 million tourists in 2024, according to The UN's World Tourism Organization. Yet, the number of travel faux pas you can expect to see tourists make while strolling the streets of Milan, meandering through ancient ruins in Athens, or cruising around the Mediterranean remains pretty high considering the increase in visits to Europe's major cities.

With summer holidays behind us, now's the perfect time to escape for a city break. Whether it's a gastronomic getaway in Copenhagen, browsing the vintage stores of Lisbon or getting lost in the twisting, medieval lanes of Carcassonne, we'd love to hear about your favourite destinations in Europe for a short break. The best tip of the week, chosen by Tom Hall of Lonely Planet wins a 200 voucher to stay at a Coolstays property the company has more than 3,000 worldwide.

As a child, I fantasized about adventuring to places I'd see in movies, meeting new people, and expanding my horizons beyond the city I was born and raised in. Growing up, though, travel was only viewed as a necessity reserved for family emergencies. It wasn't until I was in my 20s that I was able to make my dream come true.