Europe is a melting pot of diversity, in all areas. Culturally, historically, politically, and geographically, this continent of mixed cultures and countries can take you from the windswept highlands of Scotland to the coastal paradises of places like Turkey, Greece, and Montenegro.

Travelling through Europe will bring you up against a vast array of technical differences. This is slowly becoming less drastic as more and more countries join the European Union, but there are still parts of Europe where entry is a painful process and travel is perilous at best. This is mostly only true of the Eastern European nations, who are on the trailing edge of the European Union and change, no matter who it affects, takes time.

Ironically, some of the most historically significant relics can be found in Eastern Europe, specifically pertaining to the Byzantine and Roman empires. If you are a lover of history, then the added hassles will be minimal, because the end prize is worth the effort.

Visa regulations will vary depending on your destination. While most of the European countries operate under the EU flag, there are some who do not. In most cases you can travel without a visa simply on your passport, but for those countries where you might have to do some paperwork, it should not be too lengthy of a process and being part of the UK means you are generally one of those visitors who are given “preference” in terms of how fast your paperwork is processed.

With such a huge backyard to play in, why not get out there and dig around in the sandbox that is Europe? You might find something you never knew was there in the first place.

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