I know there are quite a few, but I’d rather find a couple of good ones than try to see them all.

Would love to hear your favourites.

Not looking for the usual “top 10” spots.

More interested in places that feel a bit under the radar — chef-run, good food, vibes, somewhere you’d actually go back to.

Curious what stood out for you.

My Schengen visa is about to expire, and I have time for one last 9-day trip in August before it does. About 10 years ago, I actually started my Europe travels with Dubrovnik, so it feels quite special to potentially end this chapter there as well.

Since then, I’ve explored Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, Austria, and parts of Croatia (Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik), as well as Prague.

For this final trip, I really want something memorable—beautiful, meaningful, and a bit different. I usually travel solo (female, mid-30s), and I enjoy safe hiking, nature, history, culture, slow bits, and good food.

I’ve been considering a few options:

- Slovenia + more of Croatia

- Poland

- Slovakia

- Or possibly Romania

I loved Dubrovnik and wouldn’t mind ending my trip there again, but I also want to explore new places.

My only concern is whether these destinations might feel underwhelming compared to what I’ve already seen. I’d really appreciate suggestions—especially itineraries or combinations that would make this last trip feel special and memorable.

Also open to any other country or destination suggestions that you think would be a great fit for this kind of trip!

Thanks in advance!

Hello! We are planning a family trip to Europe with our two kids (4 years old and 1 year old) and would love some recommendations.

Since we’re traveling with such young children, we aren’t looking to tick off every major tourist attraction. We want to prioritize:

Mobility: Easy to get around with a stroller (lifts, ramps, good public transport).

Kid-friendly Culture: Places where locals are welcoming to families and "toddler chaos."

Recreation over Sightseeing: We’re looking for spots with great parks, playgrounds, and interactive museums where the kids can actually run around and play.

Stress-free Pace: Avoiding long queues and crowded tourist traps.

We want a city or country where we can just enjoy the atmosphere and let the kids be kids. Which places exceeded your expectations for a family-focused trip?

Thanks in advance for the help!

I used to avoid anything that felt too familiar—like I was doing travel “wrong” if it wasn’t completely new.

Now I find myself going back to the same kinds of places, even the same cafés sometimes.

It changes how a place feels over time.

Do you lean into familiarity at all, or always look for something new?

I’ve noticed I tend to anchor my day around one place I want to eat.

Everything else kind of builds around that without much planning.

It slows things down in a way I didn’t expect.

Do you do something similar, or not really?

There’s always more you could do than time allows.

Lately, I’ve been skipping a lot more than I used to, even things I thought I “should” see.

I’m starting to trust that I don’t need to do everything for a place to feel complete.

How do you decide what makes the cut?

I’ve done both.

Days with a plan feel productive, but the unplanned ones tend to stay with me more.

Still not sure which I prefer overall.

Where do you land on that?

Not looking for anything overly touristy.

Somewhere you’d actually look forward to going back to — good food, good atmosphere.

Could be a place, a meal, a little discovery. Anything overrated, you'd skip. Any day trip you'd recommend taking?