Europe travel stories and tips

Welcome to the page with all the Europe travel stories and tips!

Europe is my home base – and also one of my biggest travel inspirations. It’s a continent where you can wake up in the Alps, have lunch by the sea, and fall asleep in a medieval town lit up by fairy lights. This page is where I keep all my stories, local tips, and tech tricks for exploring Europe like a savvy traveller, not just a tourist.

Because I live here, I get to travel slower – and that means going beyond the “Top 10 Things To Do” lists. I write about lesser-known cities worth your time, practical advice on how to make trains and public transport work for you, and how to use tech to find the kind of experiences that won’t pop up in sponsored ads.

You’ll find content from places like Iceland, Georgia, Italy, France, and more – plus insights from years of spontaneous getaways, budget airline gambles, and weirdly specific packing experiments. I also cover what it’s like to travel around Europe when you’re not 20 anymore, and how to strike a balance between adventure and rest.

I believe that travel should feel human, so this isn’t the place for perfectly curated itineraries or “living my best life” vibes. It’s for people who want to travel meaningfully, navigate culture shocks with humour, and make the most of their time (and budget).

There’s so much more to explore, and this page will keep growing as I revisit old favourites and discover new ones. If you’ve got a question about a destination or want a local’s perspective on something that’s confusing the hell out of you, send it my way.

Let’s make Europe travel feel exciting again, no matter how many times you’ve been:

Campervan through Portugal: Your ultimate guide

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Belgium in a weekend: Brussels, Bruges and Ghent itinerary

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Iceland: The best roadtrip on a tight budget

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