^ Go to Turkey, Greece, Morroco, Croatia etc if you want to escape the bitter cold. In western europe I believe Spain and Italy don't get unberably cold.
Just got back from Madrid and it is ok-ok cold. One jacket would suffice. Max temp was 20 and lowest was 7-8. If any question about Madrid, then lemme know.
Am confused by the schengen visa process. Also, have no clue where to get cheap tickets for East Europe. Are the ones shown on travel sites cheaper or should I go to a travel agent?