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I visited 13 major European cities in 6 months. Here are 2 I can’t wait to visit again and 2 I probably won’t return to.

April 18, 2025
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I visited 13 major European cities in 6 months. Here are 2 I can’t wait to visit again and 2 I probably won’t return to.
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Emily and her husband take a selfie in Amsterdam, with a canal and buildings behind them.
My husband and I spent six months moving around Europe.

Emily Pogue

During a six-month trip around Europe, I embraced the “slow travel” mindset, which encourages travelers to spend quality time in each destination they visit. This was important to me because I really wanted to get to know the places I was staying in.

I explored 13 major cities in countries including the UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.

Here are the two European cities I can’t wait to visit again and the two I’m glad I checked off my bucket list.

I’m most excited to visit Edinburgh again.

Edinburgh Castle, located near the side of a cliff, at dusk.
Edinburgh is a beautiful medieval-feeling city.

Emily Pogue

If you’re looking for a truly medieval-feeling city in the UK, you can’t choose a better spot than the Scottish capital, Edinburgh.

I was mesmerized by the city’s stunning mix of architectural styles, which makes the buildings appear larger than life. Most notably, Edinburgh Castle towers over the city and is visible from many different spots in town.

Edinburgh is also a treasure trove of history, whether it’s Mary King’s Close, a preserved 17th-century alley, or a whiskey tour in which I learned about the distinctive regional varieties of Scotch.

When the colder weather started getting to me, I was able to find a surprising number of hot-chocolate shops. I found that hot cocoa paired with a doughnut from one of the countless bakeries around town made for the perfect afternoon snack.

I can’t wait to explore more of Amsterdam.

A canal in Amsterdam, lined by houseboats, trees, cars, and buildings. There are pink and white flowers in a flower box in the foreground.
I love the layout of Amsterdam.

Emily Pogue

Amsterdam has a reputation as a party city, particularly its proclivity for marijuana and the Red Light District. Though Amsterdam is definitely a good place to have a great time, there is so much more to the city.

During my stay, I tried to avoid the tourist hot spots, favoring the local neighborhoods instead. One particularly enchanting walk along the canals led me to Foodhallen, a lively food market where I got to enjoy sushi, a corndog, and the Dutch snack of bitterballen — which can best be described as a deep-fried stew ball.

When I did venture to busier places, it was to tour the art and history museums. My favorites were the Van Gogh Museum and the Anne Frank House, which were each powerful and moving in their own right.

I also enjoyed how much the city’s layout differed from the other European cities I visited. Bikes and boats reign supreme, which make for lovely ways to explore the city.

Though I enjoyed visiting Zurich, I’ll probably skip it on my next trip to Switzerland.

Buildings in Zurich near a river on a partly-cloudy day.
Zurich was beautiful, but next time I’d like to explore other parts of Switzerland.

Emily Pogue

Zurich is a gorgeous city, and sitting on the banks of the lake with a plate of currywurst was a top-tier European experience for me.

Though I found the city to be expensive compared with the other places I visited, the main reason I wouldn’t return is because of Zurich’s enviable neighbors: the villages of the Swiss Alps.

In just a few hours, you can leave the urban environment and arrive in towns like Wengen and Mürren, which look straight out of a storybook.

Next time, I’ll visit other parts of Wales over Cardiff.

A castle with a flag on a greenery-covered hill.
One of the biggest reasons I wanted to visit Cardiff was to see the castle.

Emily Pogue

One of the main reasons I wanted to visit the capital of Wales was to tour Cardiff Castle, and the complex didn’t disappoint. I learned about 2,000 years of history, from ancient ruling families to an underground bunker used in World War II.

But in my opinion, the rest of Cardiff wasn’t quite as impressive.

Though I enjoyed the Victorian and Edwardian arcades (glass-roofed alleys with various shops), the city center felt a bit grungier than the others I visited because of some loose trash lying around. I also felt as if there weren’t a ton of other activities to do in the vicinity.

But with 400 castles scattered throughout the country, I’ll be sure to explore the more remote parts of Wales on my next visit.

This story was originally published on December 4, 2024, and most recently updated on April 18, 2025.

The post I visited 13 major European cities in 6 months. Here are 2 I can’t wait to visit again and 2 I probably won’t return to. appeared first on Business Insider.

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