Where to go in Europe

If you’ve ever found yourself in Europe, you’ll know it doesn’t really perform for visitors. Life just carries on… and you’re invited to join in. Coffee is rarely a takeaway, lunch is definitely not quick, and there’s usually a right way to do things (even if nobody tells you what it is). It’s a continent of habits and rituals, from markets that have been running for centuries, to evening strolls along promenades and mountain-fringed lakes, and menus that haven’t changed since someone’s grandma first got them right. Mornings might be spent in a world-class museum or art gallery, yet just an hour later, you might find yourself in a restaurant, ordering something you can’t quite pronounce and wondering why it tastes so much better here. And there’s the scenery, constantly shifting and constantly beautiful: mountains, coastlines, countryside, cities, vineyards, lakes… and all of it woven together by good food, good company and absolutely no unnecessary rushing.