Germany

Germany ,officially the Federal Republic of Germany.  Germany is a very decentralised country. Its capital and largest metropolis is Berlin, while Frankfurt serves as its financial capital and has the country's busiest airport. Germany's largest urban area is the Ruhr; the country's other major cities include Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Leipzig, Bremen, Dresden,Hanover, and Nuremberg.

The Federal Republic of Germany was a founding member of the European Economic Community in 1957 and the European Union in 1993. It is part of the Schengen Area and became a co-founder of the Eurozone in 1999. Germany is also a member of the United Nations, NATO, the G7, the G20, and the OECD. Known for its long and rich cultural history, Germany has continuously been the home of influential people in the arts, sciences and humanities. Germany has many World Heritage sites and is among the top tourism destinations in the world.

Top Places to visit in Germany

§  Neuschwanstein Castle

§  Berlin Wall

§  Gärten Der Welt BerlinBerchtesgaden National Park

§  Aachen Cathedral

§  Sylt, Germany

§  Burg Eltz, Germany

§  Schloss HerrenchiemseeWürzburg Residence

§  Middle Rhine Valley

§  Dresden Elbe Valley

§  Cologne Cathedral: Romas

§  Wies Church: NaughtyNut

§  Museumsinsel, Berlin

§  Regensburg: Zyankarlo

§  Sanssouci Park

§  Quedlinburg

§  WeimarSchlenkerla Brewery

§  Maulbronn Abbey

§  Cathedral Of Trier

§  Europa-Park, Rust

§  Brandenburg Gate

§  BMW Museum, Munich

§  Modelleisenbahn Miniatur Wunderland

Heidelberg

Heidelberg is a university town in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, situated on the river Neckar in south-west Germany. Heidelberg University, founded in 1386, is Germany's oldest and one of Europe's most reputable universities. Heidelberg is a scientific hub in Germany and home to several internationally renowned research facilities adjacent to its university, including the European Molecular Biology Laboratory and four Max Planck Institutes. The city has also been a hub for the arts, especially literature, throughout the centuries, and it was designated a "City of Literature" by the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.

Places to visit

1. Altstadt

2. Schloss Heidelberg

3. Alte Brücke (Old Bridge)

4. Kurpfälzisches Museum

5. Deutsches Apotheken-Museum

6. Heidelberg Tun

7. Philosophenweg

8. Heiligenberg

9. Church of the Holy Spirit

10. Studentenkarzer

The Netherlands

Due to its relatively small size it is easy to visit the Netherlands fairly quickly and to see a lot of the country in a short space of time. Getting out into the countryside is often one of the highlights of a trip for many, especially if you visit famous areas like the traditional villages that are filled with iconic windmills and tulips. One of the best ways to take in the scenery is by bicycle and fortunately, much of the Netherlands is flat which means you can easily navigate the landscape and enjoy the great Dutch outdoors. The Netherlands is often incorrectly referred to as Holland, and is one of the most vibrant and interesting countries in Europe. Known for its eclectic capital city of Amsterdam, the Netherlands is far more than just canals and museums, and if you venture further afield you will find picture postcard pretty towns as well as dynamic cities like Rotterdam and The Hague.

Here are the best things to do in the Netherlands:

1. Explore the Canals of Amsterdam

2. Visit Zaanse Schans

3. Stroll around the Garden of Europe

4. Admire Grote Kerk

5. Visit the Rijksmuseum

6. Explore Hoge Veluwe National Park

7. Visit the Anne Frank Museum

8. Enjoy the village of Marken

9. Have fun at Efteling

10. Take a trip to Madurodam

Belgium

Belgium is a country in Western Europe. Belgium is home to two main linguistic groups or communities: the Dutch-speaking Flemish Community, which constitutes about 59 percent of the population, and the French-speaking Community, which comprises about 40 percent of all Belgians. Belgium is one of the six founding countries of the European Union and its capital, Brussels, hosts the official seats of the European Commission, the Council of the European Union, and the European Council, as well as one of two seats of the European Parliament (the other being Strasbourg). Belgium is also a founding member of the Eurozone, NATO, OECD, and WTO, and a part of the trilateral Benelux Union and the Schengen Area. Brussels hosts several of the EU's official seats as well as the headquarters of many major international organizations such as NATO. Belgium is a developed country, with an advanced high-income economy. It has very high standards of living, quality of life, healthcare, education, and is categorized as "very high" in the Human Development Index. It also ranks as one of the safest or most peaceful countries in the world.

Fun Facts

1. Belgium can function without a government for 589 days and people find it acceptable. Some things just take time, they say. Others argue that it is actually even better this way because we didn’t have any tax increases during that period.

2. Belgium has three official languages and none of them is called Belgian. People speak Dutch, French, and German in different parts of the country.

3. Belgium’s football team – the Red Devils – is number 1 in the world on the FIFA ranking. Football (soccer) is the only thing that can unite all Belgians and make them forget all the differences and disagreements, even if for a short while.

4. You can find more than 30 types of different waffles and 10 types of potatoes in an average Belgian supermarket. In fact, most Belgian waffles in Belgium don’t taste anything like Belgian waffles in the U.S.

5. Belgium has world’s best chocolate. Giving foreign chocolate as a present might be taken as an insult by Belgians. After all, they are the ones who have the very best chocolate in the world. The truth is that Belgian chocolate is very good; much too good actually, and they are absolutely right to be proud of it.

6. The Belgian national symbol is a peeing boy, Manneken Pis of Brussels. The little guy has hundreds of different costumes for all kinds of occasions and somebody takes the trouble of changing his clothes two to three times a week.

France

France officially the French Republic France has long been a global centre of art, science, and philosophy. It hosts the world's fourth-largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is the leading tourist destination, receiving around 83 million foreign visitors annually. France has been a center of Western cultural development for centuries. Many French artists have been among the most renowned of their time, and France is still recognized in the world for its rich cultural tradition. The UNESCO inscribed 41 sites in France on the World Heritage List.

Places to visit

• Paris: Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Louvre Montmartre, Arc de Triomphe, the river Seine and many other great attractions
• Versailles: castle near Paris, once home of the French kings
• Lascaux Caves: for 17,000 years old rock paintings

• Côte d’Azur for turquoise blue sea and great beaches
• Corsica: island in the Mediterranean sea, known for being the birth place of Napoleon
• French Alps: great for hiking, skiing and snowboarding
• Mont St. Michel: island in northern France which can be reached on foot during low tide
• Provence: region with lavender fields and old historic towns like Avignon

Paris

Paris is the capital and most populous city of France, Since the 17th century, Paris has been one of Europe's major centres of finance, diplomacy, commerce, fashion, science and the arts. The City of Paris is the centre and seat of government of the Île-de-France, or Paris Region . Paris is especially known for its museums and architectural landmarks: the Louvre was among most visited art museums in the world in 2019, with 9.6 million visitors.The Musée d'Orsay, Musée Marmottan Monet, and Musée de l'Orangerie are noted for their collections of French Impressionist art, the Pompidou Centre Musée National d'Art Moderne has the largest collection of modern and contemporary art in Europe, and the Musée Rodin and Musée Picasso exhibit the works of the two noted Parisians. The historical district along the Seine in the city centre is classified as a UNESCO Heritage Site. It was ranked as the second most visited travel destination in the world in 2018, after Bangkok.

Do's and Don't 

Don't: Shop exclusively on the Champs-Elysées

Instead: Follow in the Well-Heeled Footsteps of Locals

Don't: Blow Your Budget on a Michelin-Starred Dinner

Instead: Go for Evening Meals at Laid-Back Modern Bistros

Don’t: Expect to See Everything at the Louvre

Instead: Split Your Time Between the Louvre and Smaller Museums

Don't: Commit a Fashion Faux Pas

Instead: Dress as the Locals Do

Don't: Get Around Town in a Cab or Electric Scooter

Instead: Take to Heart the French Word Flâner

Don't: Seek Out Bohemian Ambience on the Left Bank

Instead: Find the "Real" Paris on the Canal St. Martin

Don't: Spend Hours at the Eiffel Tower

Instead: Find a View and Shorter Lines

Don't: Book the Cheapest Hotel

Instead: Book a Boutique Hotel or Furnished Apartment

Don't: Fill Up on Croissants

Instead: Save Room for a Variety of Sweet Treats

Don't: Buy Into Stereotypes

Instead: Be Mindful of Your Manners