With rugged mountains, lush plains, irregular coastlines marred by bays and fjords, and oh-so-blue seas, Europe beckons travellers worldwide, its vibrant cities and quaint villages softening the edges of its controversial history. Lose yourself in charming towns, swim in cool blue oceans, eat and drink to your heart’s content in cozy pubs and cafes, and be a part of exciting nightlife in cities that never sleep—all the while remembering and acknowledging that several spaces across Europe were built on the bleeding backs of other lands.