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continent. Welcome to MojoTravels, and
today we're counting down our picks for
the top ten countries in Europe to visit
in 2021.
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various European nations that travelers
should consider visiting in 2021 in this
video we'll be discussing the
distinctive appeal of various countries
across the continent
both highlighting underrated
destinations worth discovering
as well as appreciating Europe's most
popular countries from new angles number
10 Georgia though traditionally
overlooked by travelers the world over
this country at the crossroads of
Eastern Europe and Asia is finally
getting the attention it deserves since
2015 the tourism industry has been
growing at an impressive rate and quite
frankly it's long overdue authenticity
and distinctive cultures rank highly on
the list of priorities for contemporary
travelers and in this regard Georgia is
perfectly positioned its capital Tbilisi
is a wondrous cultural hub boasting a
unique cuisine
inspiring and diverse architecture and a
very long history the city's growing
popularity has given rise to boutique
hotels a fast developing nightlife scene
and a generation of chefs reinventing
and elevating classic local dishes like
hotcha Putin but the city is evolving
without losing its eccentricities and
local charms with its diverse landscape
and excellent skiing the country as a
whole is worth exploring
number 9 Greece unlike our previous
entry this Mediterranean destination
requires no introduction for history
buffs it's sure to rank among the top 3
countries on their bucket list of course
the numerous Greek islands each with
their own distinct character also make
this area popular with beach bums sun
worshippers and youngtravellers looking
to party foodies will equally find much
to love about greece not just to sample
the country's culinary exports at their
best but also to get better acquainted
with lesser-known regional dishes this
is the sort of European destination
where no matter how many times you visit
you're always sure to find something new
to appreciate
and enjoy Greece is an easy sell but
since the country has been weathering
major economic hardships dating back to
2008 this trip comes with the added
benefit of knowing that your money is
helping its recovery number 8 Portugal
this Western European nation has long
played second fiddle to its more popular
neighbor Spain but with the latter's
population having pushed back against
over tourism in recent years Portugal is
finally getting the love it deserves the
downside over tourism has quickly become
a problem here as well but be that as it
may no trip to Portugal is complete
without a few days in Porto and Lisbon
or lisboa both of which remains stunning
cultural hubs with much to appreciate
even if they get overcrowded the real
reason that Portugal appears on our list
however is the sheer diversity of what
it has to offer
beyond these tourist magnet cities the
savvy traveler will find a country of
wildly diverse offerings Portugal's
lengthy coastline boasts countless
pristine beaches smaller cities and
towns like tomar visio and Monsanto have
all the trademark Portuguese charms -
the hordes of tourists the country as a
whole is also a hikers paradise number 7
Romania we know we know whenever you
hear Romania the very first thing that
might come to mind is Dracula
well it's time to do a mental reset
because dismissing this Eastern European
nation as being mostly of interest to
vampire lovers is doing yourself a major
disservice Romania is home to numerous
castles and forts each more impressive
than the last
there are 28 castles in Moorish County
alone bran castle which inspired the
story of Dracula is the most famous but
Corvin Castle or cast allude corvini
Lord and palish Castle are two other
must visits this is also a land of great
natural beauty but arguably the greatest
argument for visiting Romania is the
city of Sibiu which feels criminally
underrated but is sure to become an it
destination over the next decade in
terms of culture architecture gastronomy
and a pervasive sense of romance it
almost rivals iconic destinations like
Bruges Prague and Florence number six
or weigh the cost of living in Norway
might not be cheap but there's no
arguing with the quality of life and
during your time in the Scandinavian
nation you'll quickly come to understand
why Norway consistently ranks among the
happiest places on earth home to roughly
five and a half million people
Norway is peaceful beautiful and
extremely welcoming the architectural
beauty of its cities and quaint charms
of its coastal towns are surpassed only
by the splendor of its landscapes
exploring the few words of Western
Norway is to step into a kind of fantasy
world if that isn't enough of a crash
course in Northern Beauty consider that
depending on the season and how far
north you're willing to go you can also
see polar bears and the aurora borealis
of course you can have a great Norwegian
holiday without ever leaving a city
leaning into the many cultural offerings
of this modern society foodies Oslo is
considered a culinary scene to watch
number five Poland
inexpensive historically fascinating and
seriously underrated Poland is the sort
of destination that surprises people the
tragedies of World War two make for a
very sobering brand of tourism no
Historic Site makes quite as significant
of an impact as the auschwitz-birkenau
Museum in war memorial and there are
many sides to this diverse and
culturally rich country unesco world
heritage sites like the old town market
square in Warsaw and krokov Oval Castle
are must visits the architecture of both
cities in general will have you staring
up in wonder as you navigate their
storied streets and considering how
great the food is in Poland you'll want
to get in a lot of walking between meals
pierogies cabbage rolls cutlet kebab a
Poland is a land of comfort food and it
does it very well number four Austria
though often overshadowed by its
neighbor Germany Austria is a
world-class destination in its own right
the biggest and most obvious selling
point is naturally the capital city of
Vienna most major European cities most
notable architecture but few can compete
with Vienna in terms of beauty or
variety Romanesque baroque Art Nouveau
expressionist Vienna is a veritable
crash course in architecture
then again the
Riaan capital has long been a hub of all
manner of Arts and Culture moving beyond
the country's most celebrated city
however were reminded that the Austrian
countryside is every bit as compelling
the breathtaking Tyrolean mountains have
a magnetic quality to them that will
make them a must visit for hikers while
Alba offers world-class skiing as much
as we love the affordable grandeur of
Vienna anyone visiting Austria must set
aside some time to visit the many
picturesque villages that dot the
countryside number three Italy we know
what you're thinking
Italy is just about the most unoriginal
European destination you could put on a
list ask any random passerby for their
travel bucket list and it's sure to be
near the top but as overdone as it might
be
Italy's timeless appeal remains intact
it's impossibly rich history friendly
locals slower pace of life culinary
excellence and picturesque landscapes
make Italy one of the most satisfying
places you can visit the key to a great
Italian vacation in 2021 is to move
beyond the greatest hits keep your time
in places like Rome and Florence
relatively short while there consider
skipping the attractions and instead
experience these cities like a local
then head to Bologna and the smaller
cities of Emilia Romagna
like Madonna and Parma alternatively you
can instead focus on Italy's less visit
itself which savvy travelers are
embracing for a more authentic and
regional Italian experience number 2
Croatia in the last couple of years
Croatia's popularity has absolutely
skyrocketed between 2010 and 2012
doubled to nearly 20 million for decades
the country was something of a secret
the tourism industry has long been
strong but historically the vast
majority of visitors come from
neighboring European countries now that
the word has officially gotten out and
gone international
crowds are definitely an issue but with
a bit of effort in planning you can
still have the Croatian holiday of your
dreams Dubrovnik and Zagreb are every
bit as picturesque as advertised but as
the country's top two tourist magnets
you should be sure to venture beyond
them the old-world architecture and
Mediterranean cuisine can be enjoyed
just as easily in play
like see Elba palea shots and Sheba Niq
in such places you're likely to have a
much more authentic experience just by
virtue of not being part of the over
tourism problem number one Malta feeling
generally ill at ease about traveling in
2021 well there's no better way to
recover from the stress and anxiety of
2020 like a European beach getaway
especially in a country that
consistently ranks among the world's
safest this gem in the Mediterranean
south of Italy is home to a population
of under a half million residents at 122
square miles of land it's the 10th
smallest country on earth but it packs a
ton of character and charm into its
modest footprint Malta is famously
welcoming and with English as a second
official language communication is a
breeze boasting approximately 300 days
of Sun a year the weather in Malta is
essentially perfect when you're not
enjoying one of Malta zhem numerous
beaches the rich local culture and
history will keep you plenty busy
ancient temples shipwrecks numerous
festivals a mouth-watering local cuisine
there is a lot to like about Malta but
best of all despite its appeal it
remains relatively uncrowded and notably
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