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We hope you like bagpipes, as you're fairly certain to hear quite a bit of that instrument during your stay in Scotland! If you're staying in Glasgow, you'll be pleased to learn that there are many day trips you'll be able to enjoy once you've picked up your rental car from Auto Europe. In this article, we'll go over a number of spots that you won't want to miss.

Seeing a phenomenon of lights dancing in the sky, scientifically known as an Aurora, is something seen in most people’s bucket list. The dazzling display in the sky during the winter night is something to behold, a medley of colors majestically painting itself on the horizon. There are a few places on earth where you can get front row seats for the show, and most of them are on very remote areas.

The Caribbean is a dream destination for those who want to get away from their hectic lifestyle and experience a laid back paradise. A cluster of several tropical islands with breathtaking landscapes and the best beaches this world has to offer.

Portugal is receiving an unprecedented amount of tourists each year and Lisbon is one of the driving factors of that increase. Lisbon is not your conventional European capital due to its laid back atmosphere that has lots of fun. Once a city that pioneered the age of discovery to the new land, it is begging to be discovered by its visitors. Perched atop several hills with its cobbled narrow streets and a gritty city that incorporates its distinct character and the grandeur of a capital city, there are endless possibilities in Lisbon.

Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, nestled on the River Clyde with quick access to the sea. From its humble roots as a rural settlement, it grew into a thriving city and Scotland’s largest seaport. Since its founding, it’s transformed time and again, and most recently made the shift from an industrial city to the nation’s cultural center. The city is known for its music and sports, and boasts being home to the Royal Scottish Orchestra and the Gourock Highland Games.

Bilbao is a city in Northern Spain, just south of the Bay of Biscay. It is the largest city in Basque country, and a living example of an urban miracle. In the 1990s, the city’s steel and shipbuilding industries collapsed, which left Bilbao in a bit of a bind. The city began a rapid investment in its culture and has transformed into a thriving economy. They were even awarded 2018’s European City of the Year by the Academy of Urbanism. Bilbao boasts one of the most impressive collections of art museums, as well as some of the most mind-blowing food you’ll find anywhere in Europe, let alone Spain, or even the world.

Faro is the capital of the Algarve region in Portugal, which is at the southernmost edge of the country. The town has its history in Roman times, and has more than a few Roman ruins ripe for exploring. Throughout most of its history, it was a thriving fishing town and port city, and that tradition continues today. The city is surrounded by an amazing amount of stunning nature too, with the beaches to its south and the lagoons of the Ria Formosa just nearby. Its seaside setting makes it a fantastic place to see some exotic nature, and its birdlife is as astounding as it gets.

London is the United Kingdom’s capital and largest city, nestled on the Thames River. The area has not only been inhabited for 2000 years, but it’s been a major settlement for as long. The Romans founded Londinium, and the city’s old town, known as The City of London, still rests in the city center. Ironically, The City of London, at just 1.12 miles square, is England’s smallest city—it’s known to locals as the Square Mile. For hundreds of years, London has been one of the world’s capitals of commerce, finance, and culture, a title it still largely holds. It is definitively the world’s most multicultural city and has no shortage of things to do or see.

A trip to the Caribbean islands is a must on everyone’s travel bucket list. A diverse set of islands that vastly differ from culture and history to geographic landscapes. Puerto Rico is a medium sized island in relation to the other Caribbean islands and is located in the heart of this vacation destination, between the Dominican Republic and the Virgin Islands.

Located in Tropical North Queensland, Cairns has stunning beaches and scenery as well as a vibrant nightlife. It is a popular holiday spot and is situated close to Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.