In 2024, Doug Keating suggests seasoned, budget, and adventurous travelers explore five lesser-known European countries: Slovenia, Montenegro, Albania, Bulgaria, and North Macedonia. These nations offer natural beauty, affordability, and unique experiences with potential culture shock due to less developed infrastructure and fewer English speakers.
Doug Keating outlines his desire to visit five small European countries he’s never explored or hasn’t visited in a while, favoring them for easy navigation and relative safety. These countries include the Czech Republic, known for Prague and its beer; Croatia, famous for its coastline and historical sites; Slovakia, recognized for its landscapes and castles; Denmark, noted for Copenhagen and its accessibility; and Switzerland, admired for its beauty but known as Europe’s most expensive country. Doug emphasizes careful budget planning for Switzerland.
Doug Keating plans to explore five of Europe’s largest countries he’s never visited or revisited this decade, excluding Russia and Ukraine due to safety concerns. His list includes Sweden, Norway, Poland, Hungary, and Greece, highlighting their unique attractions despite their potential high travel costs.
I identify five small European countries that are perfect for a two-week vacation and share a sample schedule.