Hint: It’s more glorious than you even imagined.
According toEurDev, nations around Europe offer generous minimums when it comes to paid time off.
And those living in Estonia get a whopping 28.
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But that’s not all.
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Ever wonder how Europeans spend all that glorious time off?
We asked seven people sprinkled across the continent to find out.
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Thats why we typically go on vacation around Europe in either March/April or the end of October.
We love beating the summer crowds and finding more affordable accommodation prices during the off season.
For example, in March we visited Porto and the Douro Valley for five days.
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One of my favorite destinations is the Canary Islands, Spain.
Winters are very mild and summers are warm, but not uncomfortably hot.
That means they are a great place to visit any time of the year.
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Another thing that I love about the Canary Islands is the many different vacation options that they offer.
But the Canary Islands are also home to one of the best surf scenes in all of Europe.
Some of our favorite spots in Forte are Bagno Piero and Bagno Silvio.
Shop at the local open-air market, where vintage-like stands set among pine trees sell cashmere and leather bags.
And ensure to drink a Negroni at sunset.
It’s the essence of the Italiandolce vitasummer.
Oh, and of course, sleep atVilla Roma Imperiale."
First is days off in my home, Devon.
Devon is a beautiful county with wild ghostly moors and two incredible coastlines.
On my days off I explore.
I have surfed these coasts for decades but still find new bits, hidden bits.
Normally, we find a country pub for food on the way home.
Next is city breaks in Europe nothing beats going to Europes great cities normally out of season.
The diversity of food and culture is astonishing.
And finally, big trips.
My wife is a Kiwi so every few years we take a long trip down there.
The bad thing about New Zealand is it’s so far away.
India, Australia, West Coast U.S.A., and Africa.
Once down there it’s family, mountains, surfing, and brilliant seafood."
Last year, we spent our Easter holidays on a road trip across Norway.
Every sight felt like a postcard.
My 6-year-old declared she wanted to move to Norway when she grows up (I hope so!
Interviews have been condensed for clarity and length.
