for true backpacking and experiencing more interesting cultures and people, backpack eastern Europe.
... top picks will be Marrakesh, Cinque Terre (Italy) and the greek Islands. I also loved Prague for its old cities, extremely charming. I would recommend Norway, but it's not in Europe and it's quite inconvenient and expensive. You would be able to catch the midnight sun during this period.
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Wow, was there a catastrophic seismic event that pushed Norway away from Europe?