There's a reason why people think Bled is the best city to see in Slovenia. Centered around a gorgeous lake, the crown jewel has to be the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Maria. Other great places to see include Bled Castle, St. Martina Parish Church, the Heart of Bled, and the viewpoints at Velika, Mala, and Ojstrica (perfect for sunrise).

As the 2nd largest city in Slovenia, Maribor is considered the cultural center of the country. Crowned the European Co-Capital of Culture of 2012, this history possesses some incredible landmarks built in the Baroque, Gothic, and Renaissance styles. Be sure to check out Maribor Castle, Vodni Stolp, Mestni Park, Grajski Square, Old Town, and the Basilica of Our Mother of Mercy.

Ptuj is the oldest recorded city in Slovenia with origins dating back to the Stone Age. Developed from a Roman fort, this small town of just thousands of people is a nice detour on your trip through Slovenia. Take half a day to check out the Ptuj Castle and St. George's Church while walking through the charming old town and along the riverside.

The 350 Churches for 330,000 people living in Iceland is probably too much. Regardless of your faith, there are many of these gorgeous churches all around the country that are worth seeing. Here is a guide to some of them like Hvalsneskirkja, Strandarkirkja, Vikurkirkja, Kirkjubaer, Husavikurkirkja, Heimaey Stave Church, Hallgrímskirkja, Seyðisfjarðarkirkja, Hofskirkja, Búðakirkja, and Glaumbaer.

The term Baltic State is geopolitical and refers to the 3 sovereign states located on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea, which have formed close intergovernmental and parliamentary ties with each other. Each capital is quite different and has much to offer. This guide breaks down the Baltic capital cities of Tallinn (Estonia), Riga (Latvia), and Vilnius (Lithuania).

The Norse established their parliament on the Tinganes peninsula of Tórshavn in 850 AD, which has since been known as the capital city of the Faroe Islands with a population of 13,083. The city features great attractions like the Svartafoss Waterfall, Vesturkirkjan, Skansin, and the Tórshavn Old Town. All roads lead to Tórshavn in the Faroe Islands and a day is all you need to explore the city.

Helsingborg is the 9th largest city in Sweden, located in the South (otherwise known as Skåne). A city of barely 100,000, it is worth seeing as it boasts excellent architectural wonders like Rådhuset and Kärnan, great beaches and ports that can whisk you to Helsingør, Denmark, and wonderful manor grounds at Sofiero. The island of Ven is also a popular day trip for many of the residents here.

The five villages that comprise Cinque Terre on the Italian coast are: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso al Mare. On your journey here, you'll want to see each village in its entirety since they all have something unique to offer. From cooking classes, great swimmings spots, countless restaurants and gelato shops, use this guide to figure out what to see in each place.

The city of Florence, or Firenze, is probably one of the most popular in all of Italy. And for good reason since you have landmarks here like the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Ponte Vecchio, Accademia Gallery, Piazza della Signoria, and the Uffizi Gallery, just to name a few. Of course, sunset over Florence at Piazzale Michelangelo is a best do on your visit here as well!

Monterosso al Mare is the northernmost town that comprises Cinque Terre, on the Italian coast. The town also has the largest beach among all five towns, replete with cafes, restaurants, and umbrellas as far as the eye can see. Aside from landmarks like the San Francesco d'Assisi Statue and Convent of the Capuchin Friars, consider taking a Pesto cooking class at the Cinque Terre Cooking School!

Vernazza is one of the best towns that make up Cinque Terre, along the Italian coastline. This town is more relaxed than the others, which still offering great panorama city views, an adorning castle at Castello Doria, and the picturesque Santa Margherita di Antiochia Church. Swimming here is also a must during the hot summer months. You do not want to miss Vernazza I guarantee you!

Corniglia sits right in the middle of Cinque Terre on the Italian coast. Perhaps the best way to see the city is to meander through the many alleyways and pockets of shops and restaurants before making your way to the Chiesa Di San Pietro. You can reach this town by train but consider also hiking from nearby Manarola, you'll be glad you did.

The town of Manarola will be your favorite in all of Cinque Terre I promise you. This cliffside town has amazing coastal views which is best seen from the restaurant Nessun Dorma. You can't go wrong with spending an entire day here and swimming in the beach below, especially during the hot Italian summers. Then cap off the day with an Aperol Spritz and Burrata from one of the many restaurants.

The Southernmost town of Cinque Terre is Riomaggiore, nestled on the Italian coast. Journey here during the summer time and eat all the gelato and espresso you desire while taking in great panamoric views and exploring landmarks like the Church of San Giovanni Battista of Riomaggiore, Castelo di Riomaggiore, and Riomaggiore Beach.

The smallest inhabited island of Comino is a short ferry ride away from the main island of Malta. Take a day trip here to explore St. Mary's Tower, the Santa Maria Caves, Crystal Lagoon, Lantern Point, Cominotto Reef, and relax the rest of the day at the picturesque Blue Lagoon. You have a choice in returning to Malta or going further to Gozo, but you should not miss Comino on your visit here.

The island of Gozo is easily reached from Malta's main island by taking a ferry from Cirkewwa to Mġarr. Take a day trip here and spend your time exploring places like Wied Il-Mielaħ, the Azure Window, Fungus Rock, Sopu Tower, Ramla Beach, Calypso Cave, Blue Hole, Reqqa Point, Dahla ta' Bemberin, and Ġgantija. The churches at Mġarr and Ta' Pinu are also spectacular to see!

So many things come to mind when you think of Sweden: ABBA, Skiing, IKEA, Volvo, High Taxes, Vikings, the Swedish Chef, etc. Sweden is also more than just its capital of Stockholm. If you have the time, be sure to check out other Swedish cities like Gothenburg (the 2nd largest), Malmö (the 3rd largest), Uppsala and Lund (both university towns), Helsingborg in the South of Sweden, Kalmar in Småland County, and the islands of Öland and Marstrand off the Swedish coast.

The island of Marstrand sits about an hour north of Gothenburg on the west coast of Sweden. The archipelago of Gothenburg is a sight to see but if you're feeling more ambitious, find your way to Marstrand where you can hike around the whole island, enjoy swedish dishes like skagenröra and kardemummabulle, while taking in views of Carlstens Fästning and Strandverket.