Europe

It’s almost too easy to take our continent for granted in favour of more far-flung, exotic destinations. But Europe has enough richness and diversity to keep even the most curious traveller satisfied for a lifetime. 

Europe’s array of pretty cities make for perfect spontaneous exploring. Meandering the orange-lined streets of Seville, marvelling at the architectural wizadry of Barcelona or luxuriating in la dolce vita as you watch Mediterranean waves lap the shores of Sardinia, Sicily or Amalfi; days ending with Aperol in hand and the warm evening sun illuminating the colours of food, architecture and the contented smiles of companions. 

 History lovers will find wealth uncounted in the treasure troves of Greece, Spain and Italy – the legacy of whose ancient martial and intellectual might still drives life as we know it and captures imaginations across the world. 

A world away from the rich nature of Montenegro or Slovenia; still wonderfully under-explored. Or the visceral drama of the wild landscapes of Iceland; towering, pristine glaciers giving way to the jagged peaks of rock that defied the crushing weight of the ice. 

All of this, within just a few hours’ flight. So, where next?