Carnival of Venice, Italy – starting 25 February 2011 – 9 March 2011

Updated June 19, 2026 by europeexplored 3 Comments

Venice transforms into a theatre of masks and mystery once each year. The Carnival of Venice is one of the most famous celebrations in the world. For two weeks, the city fills with elaborate costumes, masquerade balls, and street performances. The origins of the festival go back centuries, to a time when Venetians hid their […]

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Tipping in the United Kingdom

Updated June 19, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

Tipping in the United Kingdom operates differently from many other countries, with customs that can confuse first time visitors. In general, tipping is appreciated for good service but not mandatory. Restaurants typically add a discretionary service charge of ten to twelve and a half percent for larger groups. For smaller parties, leaving a similar amount […]

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Lalandia Billund – one of the biggest aquaparks in Denmark

Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

Lalandia Billund is Scandinavia’s largest indoor waterpark and holiday resort, a vast tropical-themed aqua paradise where the temperature is always a balmy 30°C, year-round, regardless of the Danish winter outside. Located directly adjacent to the original Legoland in Billund, the spiritual home of the Lego brick, Lalandia forms one half of Denmark’s ultimate family holiday […]

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Aqualandia Benidorm – one of the largest water parks in Europe | Spain

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Aqualandia Benidorm is one of Europe’s largest and most popular water parks, a sprawling complex of world-class waterslides, wave pools, and family attractions on the Costa Blanca in Spain that has been ranked among the top water parks in the world by TripAdvisor users. Set on a hillside overlooking Benidorm, Aqualandia offers everything from vertigo-inducing […]

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Val d’Ese – ski resort in Corsica, France

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Val d’Ese is Corsica’s premier ski resort, an unlikely Alpine-style winter sports destination set on the Mediterranean island of Corsica, where you can ski with views of the sea at altitudes up to 2,350 metres in the rugged mountains of the Corsican interior. One of France’s most unusual ski areas, Val d’Ese proves that Corsica […]

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Planete Futuroscope – latest audio and visual technology theme park in France

Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

Futuroscope (officially Planète Futuroscope) is one of Europe’s most innovative theme parks, a futuristic audiovisual wonderland on the outskirts of Poitiers, France, where cutting-edge projection technology, immersive 4D cinemas, and mind-bending visual experiences replace traditional rollercoasters. Founded in 1987 on the site of a former military base, Futuroscope has grown into France’s second most popular […]

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Pärnu – Estonia’s Summer Capital

Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

Pärnu is Estonia’s “Summer Capital”, a charming Baltic seaside city with a 3-kilometre white sand beach, a beautifully preserved 19th-century spa quarter of tree-lined avenues and wooden villas, and a laid-back cultural scene that transforms the city into Estonia’s most popular holiday destination every summer. With a history as a Hanseatic trading port and a […]

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Categories: Estonia, Sights