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Festivals
have evolved from ancient
pagan rituals. Hell,
even beer drinking
has a time-honoured
track record, especially
in countries such as
Belgium, the Czech
Republic and Germany.
This
complex region presents
a patchwork of varied
landscapes and an enticing
smorgasbord of more
than 30 nationalities.
Snowy
Alps, the fabled aurora
borealis and the Mediterranean
Sea are all yours for
the taking, as are
French chic, Italian
passion, Nordic minimalism,
Spanish flair and much,
much more.
Although
it's steeped in the
past, Europe isn't
living in it. Ancient
monuments such as Athens'
Acropolis and Rome's
Colosseum sit amid
vibrant, thriving cities.
Paris
and Prague might look
quaint, but their attitude
is definitely contemporary,
cosmopolitan and liberal,
while buzzing multicultural
metropolises such as
Berlin and London are
visibly 21st-century
cities.
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