Sometimes you just need to press pause. Europe’s beauty isn’t only in its grand cathedrals or crowded museums; it’s in those quiet corners where time stretches. Picture yourself walking through misty vineyards, sitting by a lake so still it mirrors the sky, or waking up to the sound of sheep on a hillside. These are the kind of places that make you exhale without realising you’ve been holding your breath.

Where to go in Europe for a romantic weekend away.

Everyone talks about “switching off” these days, but how often do we really give ourselves permission to do it? Europe is full of places that seem designed for slowing down - where the pace of life is naturally softer, and wellbeing doesn’t feel like a trend but something woven into the culture.