Being on our doorstep, trips across to "the continent" are relatively easy and cheap to do. Now with the Channel Tunnel, crossing the narrow stretch of water of the English Channel is quick and easier than a ferry crossing, if still not cheap. This is fine for the likes of Northern France and even an odd trip to Switzerland (although you will lose a day at each end of your holiday in driving), but for the rest of Europe it is more practical to fly.
I still have lots more to see in Europe, but have already had some great trips to France, Switzerland, Portugal and the Czech Republic.
