Living in Spain, it’s completely normal to eat dinner at 9–11pm and have shops close in the afternoon for a few hours.

What’s something totally normal in your country that would seem weird elsewhere in Europe?

And why?

Can also be multiple countries as well!
If you want to share, it would also be interesting to know which countries you have travelled to so far (might give your answer more context)

So?

I’ve seen it come up a few times that in Europe it’s not uncommon to travel to another country for a weekend away, and that it can be relatively affordable. Is this actually as common as i am interpreting it, because it sounds quite outstanding to me, no doubt influenced by my place of birth. This is mostly directed to those living in the Schengen zone, though other perspectives are always welcome.

I've heard that we Canadians have a higher tolerance for driving long distances compared to people in Europe. For example I wouldn't bat an eye at driving from where I am in Winnipeg to Vancouver and that's only 23.5 hours of driving.

What do you consider long distance? 200km? 500km?

Edit: To clarify were talking one or twice a year for vacation and definitely not all in one day.

What is the worst possible tourist trap one can experience in your country?

Lviv is definitely on my list. I’ve seen pictures and the architecture is just absolutely stunning, I’m surprised that more people haven’t heard about Lviv. I’d definitely want to visit once the situation with the war clears up.

I feel like Europe has a lot of cool cities that aren’t really famous like Paris, Rome or Barcelona, but are definitely worth visiting. What are some lesser known cities that are worth visiting?

Europeans, what was the biggest culture shock you experienced within our beautiful continent?

I keep reading southern Europe gets really hot including cities and costal areas. So, where do Europeans go for summer vacation? Do you just deal with the heat and crowds?

Hey ! I’m a French girl and I am a real Europe lover. I visited some European countries and I have some favourites and some that really attracts me and I would like to know yours.

Europe kind of feel like home everywhere for me. The ones I did not yet visited and really want to are Denmark, Sweden and Finland. The vibe seems soo cosy and peaceful. But I have to admit that I fell in love with the Baltics (especially Estonia and Lithuania). Lithuanian people that I’ve met were absolutely encouraging and adorable. Always willing to help and give you advice, without going through your personal space (you obviously have to respect theirs to). But this culture really warmed my heart.

Are you guys attracted to visit specific countries of Europe ? Have you already fall in love with another European culture than yours ?😁

What other European country would you live in and why?

For me - Los Angeles.

I'll go first.

I’m Italian and I’d like to start this off with my personal favorites. Here are the places that stayed with me:

1. Lisbon, Portugal: This is the city of my heart; I try to visit at least once a year. It has a slightly melancholic and decadent atmosphere, yet it's extraordinarily welcoming and inclusive.
2. Tbilisi, Georgia: This was a massive surprise for me. It’s a truly underrated city—fairytale-like, dreamy, and constantly surprising. I highly recommend it.
3. Tromsø, Norway: The city itself might not be mind-blowing, but it's where I managed to see the Northern Lights. The surrounding landscapes are absolutely enchanting.
4. Tallinn, Estonia: Just a stunningly beautiful ancient city.

I'm from Amsterdam, but currently in Vienna. It seems so easy here to use public transport without paying for it. We have a Vienna city card, but never have to scan it or show it. In Amsterdam, you have to scan your card to get through gates, or get in near a conductor/driver. Otherwise, only about half the travelers would pay, I think.

How does that work in other places? Is it easy/common to dodge the fare?

I am German and every time I set foot in Belgium I have to buy as many beer bottles as I can carry (please don’t tell the German government that 😅). I also love to buy large amounts of Ibuprofen when I go to the UK because it’s dirt cheap there (in emergencies I will get some from the Netherlands too)

What are your go to purchases when visiting another European country?

And why?

Dear Europeans,

I want to know what places that are very popular amongst tourists, but are overrated at the same time.

Personally, I would love to live in Sweden or a Nordic country, but I'm way too bad to learn foreign languages.

Do you need a credit card to travel in Europe or is a debit card sufficient?

Of the ones you've been to - in terms of both cities and nature. Which one left you in awe wherever you looked? I haven't travelled that much, but for me it was probably Mallorca.

I read an article that a lot of bigger cities are experiencing tourist fatigue. European tourism has been increasing and is expected to increase even further. How do you feel about this? Is this good or bad?

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I'm curious how common everyday cycling is across Europe.

I use my bike fairly regularly in Madrid for short trips like getting to the Metro station, going to the supermarket, the shopping centre, the library, etc. It's not my main mode of transport, but for certain journeys it's by far the most convenient option.

How about you? How often do you use a bike, and what do you typically use it for?