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Thanks for stopping by! My name is Maria Haase and I am the publisher of EuropeUpClose. I grew up in Germany and now call sunny San Diego my home. But my heart still longs for Europe and I spend as much time as possible each year.

On EuropeUpClose, my team of Europe-expert travel writers and I are sharing helpful travel articles, inspirational stories, and my top Europe travel tips with you. 

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Recent Articles

Here are some of the most recent Europe travel tips and destination guides – hot off the press:

 

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Popular Articles

Here are some of the most popular Europe travel articles that will help you plan your trip:

 

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