Nature Travel for Couples
Some of our favourite journeys have been shaped by the landscapes around us — dramatic mountains, rugged coastlines, peaceful lakes, waterfalls, forests and places where nature takes centre stage. For us, experiencing nature is often about slowing down, taking the scenic route and finding the landscapes that make a journey memorable.
Explore our first-hand nature travel experiences across Europe and beyond, from the mountains and lakes of Switzerland and the Balkans to Norwegian fjords and waterfalls, Croatia’s coastline, Scottish Highlands, Icelandic landscapes and the wildlife and natural scenery we’ve discovered on our travels.
Whether you’re hiking through mountains, following a scenic coastal road, chasing waterfalls, exploring a national park or simply stopping to enjoy an unforgettable view, these guides share the natural places we’ve experienced together as a couple, along with practical ideas for making the most of them.
Explore north-east Bohemia on a short road trip for two. From watching glass being made in Harrachov to walking among the sandstone towers of Adršpach and visiting Safari Park Dvůr Králové, this corner of Czechia offers a lovely mix of outdoor adventures, traditional crafts and relaxed evenings.
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.
Our Isle of May day trip took us from Edinburgh to Anstruther and across the Firth of Forth for a few hours of walking, wildlife watching and seabird spotting. We hoped to see puffins – and eventually found hundreds of them on the water.
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.
Our first-hand guide to Durmitor National Park, Montenegro, covering Black Lake, Žabljak, the Đurđevića Tara Bridge, Tara Canyon and driving over Sedlo Pass in June.
A first-hand Bulgaria road trip taking in the spectacular Belogradchik Rocks, Bachkovo Monastery, Melnik and Bulgaria’s four major mountain ranges, including the Seven Rila Lakes.
A short central Italy road trip for couples, using Rome as a base for the Frasassi Caves and Mount Vesuvius. Our personal experiences, scenic drives and memorable adventures beyond Rome.
Discover the Seven Rila Lakes and Sapareva Banya on our Bulgaria road trip. We combine a spectacular mountain hike with thermal pools, practical trail advice and a relaxing spa stay.
Discover Matka Canyon and Skopje on our North Macedonia road trip, from a boat trip to Vrelo Cave and a night beside the canyon to Skopje’s Old Bazaar, Byzantine churches and atmospheric bridges after dark.
