Fresh from the blog: autumn stories, secret spots & artisan cafés

A single, continuous, orange line forming a spiral and looping arrow pattern on a white background.

Cozy guides to Europe’s calmest corners

250+ peaceful weekend getaways, curated for slow days, good coffee, and authentic experiences.

10 towns to fall in love with this Autumn 🍂

Golden leaves, candlelit cafés, and quiet streets you’ll want to wander hand-in-hand — or just with your own thoughts. These are my personal picks for the dreamiest autumn weekends in Europe.

A narrow European street with cobblestone pavement, stone buildings with greenery, outdoor tables, and a sunset sky.

What kind of weekend are you craving?

Can we inspire you with solo travel guides? Cozy wine bars in Provence?

Vineyard visits? Best autumn market towns?

Or maybe just quiet places to stay?

Tap in your search below.

Explore Europe at your own pace with curated guides to quiet destinations, cozy stays, and insider tips.

Discover cozy corners of Europe through farmers’ markets, family-run stores, and quiet town squares.

A red funicular train traveling on a steep track through a lush green mountainous landscape with houses, trees, and a lake in the background.
A luxurious backyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, lush trees, and a pink mansion in the background.

Peaceful forests, scenic train rides, and lakeside paths. These are Europe’s slow escapes.

Small-scale stays in peaceful places: boutique hotels, countryside escapes, and cozy hideaways.

A scenic landscape of terraced hot springs with steaming water, surrounded by lush yellow and green trees, a stone building with a red roof on the left, and mountains in the background during sunset.
A person lying on a grassy field with a straw hat, facing a picturesque hillside town with historic buildings and a large church in the distance.

Discover family-run spots, seasonal dishes, and cozy cafés where food tells the story of the place.

Think crackling fires, snow-covered streets, and quiet mornings - these are Europe’s coziest winter getaways.

A young woman at an outdoor market, holding a woven bag, wearing a striped t-shirt and jeans, with green umbrellas and market stalls in the background.
Aerial view of a small town nestled in a mountain valley during sunset, with green fields, scattered houses, and winding roads surrounded by forested hills and mountains.

Vineyards, quiet backroads, and small villages - perfect for slow days.

Tired of rushing? Discover Europe’s calmest corners - ideal for rest, reflection, and real travel.

A cozy log cabin with snow on the roof under the Northern Lights in a snowy landscape.
Outdoor table set for a meal with white flowers, bread, cheese, vegetables, and cured meats, overlooking a river and terraced hillside.

Travel Guides for Slow, Honest, Beautiful Europe

A curated set of digital travel guides for those who’d rather stumble upon a charming café than tick off a list, who love having art galleries nearby, and who seek places that still feel genuinely local.

Solo travel europe

Traveling solo this fall?

From sleepy towns to warm cafés, we’ve mapped out some peaceful escapes for solo travelers this season.

The Peaceful Traveler’s Guide to European Market Towns (2025 Edition)

Skip the overwhelm of scrolling Pinterest and guidebooks - this guide saves you time and leads you straight to places where you can relax, browse, and soak up authentic Market town atmosphere in Italy, Spain & France

The Cozy Traveler’s Summer Market Guide — Spain, Italy & France (2025 Edition)
The Cozy Traveler’s Summer Market Guide — Spain, Italy & France (2025 Edition)

Want to work with us?