Europe from NYC/BOS is not “far.” It’s one red-eye and a decent sleep mask away. Here are 6 of the shortest routes — with a 🔥 Hot tip: for each 👇 🇮🇸 Reykjavik, Iceland (~5–6 hrs) Glaciers, waterfalls, geothermal everything. 🔥 Hot tip: Go straight from the airport to a lagoon, shower, reset your clock, and push through the first day. Do not nap. 🇵🇹 Azores (~5 hrs from Boston) Crater lakes, thermal springs, dramatic cliffs. 🔥 Hot tip: Rent the car. The best viewpoints and hidden hot springs are not tour-bus accessible. 🇮🇪 Dublin (~5.5–6 hrs from Boston) Walkable, friendly, easy Europe entry point. 🔥 Hot tip: Take the DART train to Howth for a coastal cliff walk — 30 minutes and it feels completely different from the city. 🇬🇧 Edinburgh (~6 hrs seasonal) Castles, cobblestones, Highlands energy. 🔥 Hot tip: Book one small-group Highlands tour early in your trip. The scenery is the real showstopper. 🇵🇹 Lisbon (~6 hrs from Boston) Tiles, trams, rooftop wine. 🔥 Hot tip: Stay slightly outside the busiest tourist blocks (Alfama/Principe Real). You’ll sleep better and still walk everywhere. 🇫🇷 Paris (~6–6.5 hrs from NYC) Cafés, museums, long Seine walks. 🔥 Hot tip: Choose one arrondissement per day and linger. Paris rewards slow mornings, not packed itineraries. Europe is closer than we make it. If you had 72 hours, which one are you booking first? ✈️