Cross-Continental Hiking
There is no more exciting place to hike or backpack than through the beautiful countryside and cities of Europe. For long-distance hikers Europe offers 11 long-distance trails that stretch to almost every corner of the continent. Numbered E1 through E11, the Atlantic-Black Sea trails carve their way all through Europe. You can go from Portugal to Hungary or Sweden to Italy, and that's just two of the 11 trails. Hike through historic sections of Spain, France, Germany, England, Switzerland or any other European country on a simple-to-navigate system of trails.
Of course, if long-distance isn't what you're looking for, any town or city in any European country offers some of the best sightseeing in the world---Paris, Rome, Berlin, London and Stockholm are just a few of the beautiful cities you can walk through for an unforgettable European experience.
Ski Europe
Europe offers some of the best skiing on the globe. St. Christoph, Austria, offers phenomenal skiing opportunities in the birthplace of skiing. France's Trois Vallées region is the largest ski area in the world. Its four ski resorts sit in the French Alps and offer unrivaled views. Cortina, Italy, is considered the European equivalent of Aspen. Klosters, Switzerland, is the British Royal Family's ski spot. It offers scenic and challenging slopes as well as a seven-mile long run.
It is typical that snowfall in Europe tends to be best for skiing after the New Year, so if you are planning a ski trip to any of these places, or many other resorts it's probably best to book for January, February or March.
White Water Rafting Through Turkey
When thinking Europe, most people exclude Turkey. While most of Turkey does lie in Asia, the far western territories are strictly European. Koprulu Canyon National Park is a rafting adventure for rafters of all levels, from novice to expert. The Koprulu River is grade 3 so it can be navigated by beginners while offering excitement for those more experienced. If you'd rather hydrospeeding or kayaking over the raft those are available as well.
The park also opens itself to hiking and cycling as well. Or take a four-wheel drive excursion through the countryside and discover ancient villages and cities.
Article Written By Nick Piche
Nick Piche is an Addy and Telly Award-winning copywriter with more than seven years of professional experience. He has worked in the education, communications, financial, health/child care and wine-and-spirits industries with clients including Showtime, Comcast, CitiFinancial, Nuveen Investments, Towson University and Kiddie Academy.
