The European Union’s Schengen Area is a zone of limited borders and open travel for EU citizens. This makes it easier to explore Europe as an independent traveler rather than a resident of one country. But with increasing security concerns, the Schengen Area has experienced some growing pains lately when it comes to travel. In this blog post, we’ll explain the pros and cons of traveling in Europe as an independent tourist and which parts of it are the most convenient for you to enjoy.