History of Europe

The history of Europe stretches back to prehistoric times when humans first began to settle in the continent. Over the centuries, Europe has seen many significant events, including the rise and fall of empires, wars, revolutions, and cultural transformations. One of the earliest civilizations in Europe was that of Ancient Greece, which flourished from the […]

European Union (EU)

The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of 27 member states located primarily in Europe. It was established by the Maastricht Treaty in 1993 and has since grown in size and scope, becoming one of the world’s most powerful economic and political blocs. The European Union (EU) has the world’s largest economy […]

Mountains in Norway

Norway have Trollveggen Europe´s highest vertical and overhanging rock face (1.000 metres). This is the craddle of mountain climbing sports in Scandinavia. The country´s expansive mountain ranges and high plains make ideal walking terrain. Norway´s favourite mountain ranges are in the Romsdalen, Lofoten and Vesterålen mountains in Nordland, and the Lyngen peninsula in Troms. Mountain range Norway Norway is a country with a diverse and impressive […]

Skiing in Norway

Norway is truly the “Cradle of Skiing”. What we today know as a sport, skiing developed in Norway as a means of getting around. Furthermore, Norwegians invented ski waxing, the modern binding, and the laminated ski. Norway has long been famous for cross country skiing, but more recently, skiers eager for new challenges and adventures have […]

Montenegro

Montenegro is a small country located in the Balkan Peninsula, in southeastern Europe. It is bordered by Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, and Albania. Its capital and largest city is Podgorica, while the coastal town of Kotor is a major tourist destination. Montenegro has a rich history and cultural heritage, with influences from neighboring […]

Monaco

Monaco is a sovereign city-state located on the French Riviera in Western Europe. It is the second-smallest country in the world (after the Vatican City) with an area of just 2.02 square kilometers (0.78 square miles) and a population of approximately 39,000 people. Monaco is also known for being one of the wealthiest and most […]

Moldova

Moldova is a small landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered by Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south. Its capital and largest city is Chișinău. Moldova declared independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, and has since become a parliamentary republic. The country has a mixed economy, with agriculture being […]

Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein is a tiny landlocked country in Central Europe, located between Switzerland and Austria. It is one of the smallest countries in the world, with an area of only 160 square kilometers and a population of around 39,000 people. The capital and largest city of Liechtenstein is Vaduz. Liechtenstein is known for its stunning Alpine […]

Georgia

Georgia, officially known as the Republic of Georgia, is a country located at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. It is bordered by Russia to the north, Turkey and Armenia to the south, Azerbaijan to the east, and the Black Sea to the west. The country has a rich cultural heritage and a […]

Macedonia

Macedonia, officially known as the Republic of North Macedonia, is a landlocked country located in the Balkan Peninsula of Southeast Europe. It is bordered by Serbia to the north, Kosovo to the northwest, Albania to the west, Greece to the south, and Bulgaria to the east. The country has a rich cultural heritage and a […]