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The Balkans' most underrated coastline, backed by dramatic mountains and some of Europe's lowest prices.
Ottoman old towns, emerald rivers and mountain scenery, still one of Europe's best-value trips.
Lake Ohrid's old churches and a laid-back capital, among the cheapest and least crowded trips in Europe.
Carpathian castles, painted monasteries and Transylvanian towns, with some of Europe's best road-trip roads.
Rebuilt medieval old towns, sobering WWII history and excellent trains, at very reasonable prices.
Grand thermal baths and Danube views in Budapest, easily paired with Vienna and Bratislava.
Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania
Three compact, walkable medieval capitals connected by an easy bus corridor, still overlooked by most travellers.
Fjord-like bays, walled coastal towns and alpine mountains packed into a country the size of a large city.
Atlantic coastline, tiled cities and port wine, priced noticeably lower than Spain or Italy.
Fairy-tale Prague, excellent beer culture and some of the best train connections in Europe.
Alpine lakes, caves and a tiny stretch of coast, compact enough to see most of it in under a week.
Everything from Gaudí's Barcelona to Andalusian palaces and Mediterranean beaches, in one large, varied country.
Ancient ruins, whitewashed islands and some of Europe's best food, at the cost of serious summer crowds.
A polished Adriatic coastline of walled towns and island-hopping, at a premium compared to its Balkan neighbours.
Rome, the Amalfi Coast, Tuscany and the Alps — extraordinary depth, extraordinary crowds and prices to match.