Europe, in my opinion, has the world’s best history and most interesting cultures. If I had piles of money and loads of time, this would be my dream tour of Europe. But first, a stop in Oregon!

Multnomah Falls and Benson Brigde

Multnomah Falls is the second tallest waterfall in the Unites States that falls year-round. And the stone bridge is excellent and beautiful!

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany

This town used to be two separate small towns but they grew together, leaving it with two very different sides and personalities.

Portree, Scotland

This is the best town to visit in Scotland because of its popular harbor and near proximity to many beautiful scenic attractions to hike to while enjoying the lively music and cultural foods from a pub on the bay.

Colmar, France

This is another “split personality” town, with foods and architectural styles from both France and Germany. You can buy sauerkraut and croissants from the same bakery and travel through the medieval streets by waterway.

Portmagee, Ireland/ Skelligs Islands

Skelling Michael is the main attraction and purpose and Portmagee is the home base of this particular travel relationship. Portmagee is the “departure hub” for sailing 45 minutes out to Skelling Rock. An old monastery was built centuries ago on Skelling Michael. The ending scene in Star Wars: The Force Awakens was filmed there. Beautiful, huh?

Bled, Slovenia

Centuries ago, the town of Bled was given to the Bishop of Brixen from the Holy Roman Empire because it was so beautiful. I think that says enough! The entire country, not just Bled, should be my destination, an entire trip in itself. Slovenia has Alpine, Mediterranean, Pannonian, and Central regions. Bled is in the Alpine. Predjama Castle, in the Mediterranean region, is the largest castle in the world. Also in the Mediterranean is Lipica, where one of the oldest stud farms in the world is. They breed the beautiful Lipizzaner horses there.

Bibury, England

Bibury is often called England’s most beautiful town, with her old original sepia colored houses with steep roofs and cobblestone streets. Bibury is the ideal English town to visit for people with an imaginative, medieval eccentric mind.

London, England

How can a European enthusiast travel to Europe but not visit London?? That’s correct, it’s impossible. On your last day of your European trip, if you have not visited London, you will be snatched up and given a 24-hour tour of the beautiful city. St. Paul’s Cathedral, The Ritz, The British Library, The British Museum, many theaters (Andie: I used the American spelling, but I am talking about British theaters. Should I use the British spelling instead?) to choose from, and of course, Shakespeare’s house in Stratford-upon-Avon and the pub were The Inklings met, The Eagle and Child, are all must sees and dos!

Information was gathered from http://www.tripstodiscover.com/27-of-the-most-beautiful-small-towns-to-visit-in-europe, http://www.skelligsrock.com/, and https://www.slovenia.info/bled.