Structured travel guide for couples.
Western Europe offers an extraordinary mix of dramatic landscapes, historic cities, spectacular coastlines, charming villages, and rich cultural traditions, from Alpine mountain roads and Mediterranean shores to atmospheric cities and remote northern landscapes. Explore travel guides, road trips, itineraries, and practical tips to help plan your adventures across Western Europe. Discover scenic journeys, historic places, local food, meaningful experiences, and accommodation, with a focus on travelling independently and experiencing each destination beyond the obvious sights. Whether you’re exploring the mountains and lakes of Switzerland, discovering the landscapes of Norway, wandering historic cities in France and Germany, or enjoying the diverse scenery of Spain, these posts share our personal experiences and practical advice to help you travel Western Europe with confidence and make the most of your journey together.
After almost three weeks on the road, we reached Paris for the final major stop of our France road trip. Join us for Montmartre, the magnificent gardens of Versailles, a quick look at La Défense and a final day at Disneyland Paris, with practical tips on sightseeing, parking and budget accommodation.
The second part of our France road trip took us from the sweet wines of Barsac to the Atlantic beaches of Cap Ferret, fresh oysters and the spectacular Dune du Pilat. On the way north, we explored Château de Chenonceau and the unusual underground mushroom farm and sculpted town at Cave des Roches.
Our three-week France road trip in August 2007 began among Burgundy’s wine cellars before taking us to the French Alps, sunny Provence, Nice, Pont du Gard and dramatic Rocamadour. Discover the places, food, wine and unexpected moments that made this journey memorable.
Join us for a long weekend in Carcassonne and Toulouse, combining a medieval fortress, chocolate and wine tastings, French markets and a vineyard visit. We share our experience of exploring southern France by public transport, with practical tips and costs from our October 2023 trip.
We spent Easter in Alsace during a spring road trip through Germany, France and Switzerland. From a cosy night in Strasbourg to Colmar’s colourful Easter market, discover historic streets, regional food and an easy-going escape for two.
A spring break in Germany took us from the historic thermal baths of Baden-Baden to the colourful gardens of Mainau Island on Lake Constance. Discover two very different stops that combine relaxation, nature and easy-going couples travel.
Spring in Switzerland brought us flowering lakeshores, mountain views and historic towns, from Montreux and Lake Geneva to Neuchâtel and Lucerne.
From chocolate tasting at Maison Cailler to the vineyards of Lavaux and cheese straight from the source in Emmental, this is our tasty side of Switzerland.
Our first Switzerland road trip began in 1997, driving from Latvia to the Alps with another couple. From Lake Geneva and Leysin to Bern, Glacier 3000 and Lugano, this is the story of the journey – and why we’ve returned to Switzerland several times since.
