EUROPE is a romantic destination, so they say. But it is not true that you need to be with someone to taste a slice of the cake called LOVE. Here are Six (6) European Countries that I have visited where even "singles" or "unattached" travelers like me can say hello to love this Valentines Day or beyond!
France
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No more Lover in Paris, France? Fall In Love with Notre Dame! |
Move over to Notre Dame de Paris (or Our Lady of Paris in English) and fall in love with this world's largest, well-known and finest Gothic architecture standing on the Île de la Cité, the symbolic heart of the city. If you're in good shape, take 387 steps (to singlehood!) without elevator, and have a breathtaking view of the river and this ever charming city. If you come in August 14 & 15 of every year, celebrate your single hood with the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Feast of the Assumption Procession. With nearly 150,000 worshipers, pilgrims and visitors from around the world who participate, it doesn't matter whether you are alone or with someone!
Finland
In my post Helsinki, Finland: Summer on Foot you get the idea that Finland's capital bustles with life in the summer time with an array of attractions like Market Square, Senate Square, the Helsinki Cathedral, the University of Helsinki, the National Library of Finland and the Government Palace to choose from. But what's in store for singles on hearts' day in cold winter?
Dine in Hotel Kamp in the heart of Helsinki where excellent service is a matter of heart! As the the only 5-star hotel in Helsinki and the most luxurious and most expensive in the five Nordic countries, it is no surprise that Hotel Kamp is a popular honeymoon destination. But since you aren't in that stage yet, no need to eat your heart out! Hotel Kamp has paid attention to Valentine's Day for just friends with their three different menu versions called Kamp Love. Order some loving and let your taste buds put you in a dreamy spell for the One!
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Put a <3 heart on Helsinki, Finland. Order Kamp Love! |

Netherlands
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You are not alone in Dam Square in Amsterdam, Netherlands |
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"I'm smart that's why I'm single" |
For romance on the road experiences during the summer or winter, my single recommendation is head to Trondheim, the historic capital of Norway! In the summer, I find it truly romantic and unforgettable to watch the sun set at quarter past midnight while on the road. This phenomenon is called the Midnight Sun, where the sun remains visible at the local midnight or for a continuous 24 hours given a fair weather in the whole country. But if you miss this exotic "white" night, opt for a romantic "white" day during snowy winter along the Trondheimfjord, the third largest fjord in Norway by the Norwegian sea. A fjord is a long, narrow inlet with steep sides or cliffs, created in a valley carved by glacial activity.
Sweden
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Love Affair in Akersjon, Jamtlands Lan in Sweden |
In winter, score a romantic action - packed adventures around the Swedish mountains, forests and frozen lakes with the lovable dogs, toboggan, snowshoe, snow scooter, or snow mobile as your perfect match! At night, get cozy inside a Swedish cottage (cabin) with sauna for warming up great.
Timra's romantic offering is the fairytale castle-like building built in 1883–1885 as the summer residence for the timber magnate Fredrik
Bünsow called Merlo Slott. The beautiful castle is now a listed ancient monument and the rooms are well -preserved and worth seeing during a weekly guided tour all year - round.
In northern Sweden singles should drop by the municipality of Ragunda and figure out what happened to Döda Fallet (The dead waterfall) which used to be one of the most impressive waterfalls until 1796. It is sad to see that the Grand Rapid has dried out and is now extinct in a nature reserve. Ah! so much like love that could change its course and would be emptied in 4 hours! But oh well, wrap up your visit at the King Chulalongkorn Memorial Building, a Thai royal pavilion built by the King of Thailand in honor of Swedish King Oscar II.
United Kingdom
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Dead Falls, Dead Love: Why? |
United Kingdom
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I heart you Teddy! |

I'd say it's the place where my
Wish list: Since I have only been in the airport at Frankfurt, Germany, a romantic getaway on Valentines Day is in order. Putting it on my wishlist now.
This is my entry for Carnival of Europe hosted by Aleah Taboclaon at Solitary Wanderer with the theme "Most Romantic Places in Europe".