5 Mesmerizing Destinations Across Europe That Should Be On Your Bucket List

Posted on Tuesday, August 18th, 2020 | By IndusInd Bank

Holiday season evidently sparks your wanderlust, and the preparations to set out for your preferred destinations must start much before the holidays actually begin. So, where should you start? If you love nature and are open to adventures that are a little far from home, here are a few enthralling destinations across Europe that are endowed with a natural beauty that will take you into a different world.

1. The Cliffs of Moher – Ireland

The beautiful emerald cliffs, against the Atlantic’s sapphire waters, is one of the most popular tourist sites in Ireland. The UNESCO Geopark is also home to more than 20 species of birds, including the vibrant Atlantic puffin, and a number of sea creatures. The cliffs may look familiar to you, as they’ve featured in multiple blockbuster films, like Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.

2. Cairngorms National Park in Scotland – United Kingdom

The Cairngorms National Park, the UK’s largest national park, is Scotland’s ski hub. Four out of five of Scotland’s highest peaks can be found here, and the Park is home to 25% of UK’s threatened animals, birds, and plants. While you can enjoy towering mountains, sparkling rivers, lush forests, and friendly villages at the Cairngorms, you can also visit local distilleries to buy world-famous whiskeys and enjoy a royal experience at a few Victorian castles.

3. The Azores – Portugal

For most people, vacationing meansgetting away from city-life hustle to experience the tranquillity of nature.This is what makes the remote Portuguese archipelago – Azores – theperfect destination. Here you will find a quaint town that is abundantwith natural beauty and varied cultural influences.  Immerse yourself in aone of a kind experience that combines volcanic mountains, hot springs,pristine beaches, fishing villages, waterfalls, and thick coastal woods. Take adip in carbonic waters or go horse riding, take a hike or sail in the Atlanticocean. There is so much to do on these nine islands.

4. The Verdon Gorge – France

The Verdon Gorge offers a completepackage in terms of a natural destination. It offers scintillating sceneries,700-metre high cliffs forming an impressive canyon, first-class hikingopportunities, paragliding, and kayaking. You can also plan a memorable driveacross the gorge tourist route, which is the second most popular activity here,after boating. It is highly recommended that you stay at one of the charmingFrench hotels with a breathtaking view of the colossal mountains.

5. Lausanne – Switzerland

Lausanne is a lightly populatedcity with a mix of modern and rural charm. It is well connected, and yetpleasantly distant from the hustle-bustle of more busy Swiss cities. It restson the shore of Lake Geneva, the largest lake in Western Europe, and issurrounded by rolling mountains. Enjoy the quiet bathing resorts, varioussports and cultural events, as well as its eclectic markets.

Enjoying a smooth, stress-free holiday

When it comes to holiday destinations in Europe, you will be spoilt for choice. Visiting multiple countries during your trip could mean having to use currencies other than the Euro. If you plan to cover more than one country, carrying a forex card would be the best way to manage your money. For instance, a forex card like IndusForex allows you to load about 14 different currencies on a single card. And unlike cash and cheques, if the card is lost or damaged, you can use a duplicate card that is provided with the original. It also gives you the benefit of protection against currency fluctuations as the exchange rate of currencies stay fixed once you load your card.

Even if you are visiting different places within one European country, you might find it difficult to access cash in some areas, let alone exchanging currencies at good rates. The flexibility that a forex card can offer you in such situations is truly convenient. For instance, you can use an IndusForex card to make any kind of vendor or online payments at no extra charges. And the best part is, if your card is low on funds, you can reload it with up to Rs. 49,000 in less than an hour. So, the next time you travel abroad, try out a forex card for a stress-free and more enjoyable trip as it makes money management a breeze.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is generic in nature and for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for specific advice in your own circumstances. Hence, you are advised to consult your financial advisor before making any financial decision. IndusInd Bank Limited (IBL) does not influence the views of the author in any way. IBL and the author shall not be responsible for any direct/indirect loss or liability incurred by the reader for taking any financial decisions based on the contents and information.