Planning a trip to Europe?
We’ve been living in Europe since 2017, exploring it by road, returning to places we love and figuring out what makes a trip genuinely worth taking. Now in our 50s, the way we travel has changed a little. We still want to see and do plenty, but we also care about where we stay, eating well and having enough time to actually enjoy where we are.
The getAwayZ is where we share what we’ve learned from traveling across Europe, from cities and small towns to beaches, mountains and Christmas markets. Our guides are based on our own trips, with practical advice on what to do, where to stay, where to eat and how we’d plan the trip again.
You’ll also find a growing collection of midlife travel guides, including trips designed around a slower pace, comfortable hotels, road trips and ways to experience a destination without packing every day from morning to night.
Carry-on rules in Europe can be confusing, especially when flying budget airlines. We put together a clear European carry-on size guide so you know exactly what fits before you book.
Finding the right place to go can be overwhelming, so we’ve organized our destination guides by country to make trip planning simple. These European travel guides are based on our own trips with a teen and a dog, with details on what to do, where to stay and the experiences we’d repeat. We’ve explored everything from small coastal towns to major cities, and each guide reflects what we learned along the way.
Real European Travel Guides by Destination
We’ve spent years exploring Europe as a family and sharing the places that actually worked for us. Each guide comes from real trips, not generic lists, with recommendations for cities, beaches, Christmas markets and the small towns we’d return to again.
Have questions, travel tips to share, or just want to say hi? Drop us a message, we’d love to hear from you!
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