Europe

Old stones, coastal light, and long slow lunches.

Countries explored

Andalusian sun, tapas at midnight, and Moorish palaces.

Azulejo tiles, port wine, medieval towns, and the westernmost cliffs of Europe.

Cafe tables, Impressionists, and a capital that rewards slowing down.

Alpine lakes, trains to the minute, and diplomacy on the water's edge.

Beer gardens, Bavarian castles, and the most livable big city in Europe.

Baroque old towns, lake villages, and Mozart on every corner.

Alpine lakes, green valleys, and one of Europe's most walkable capitals.

Roman ruins on the Adriatic, walled cities, and a thousand islands.

A fjord-like bay, medieval stone towns, and mountains straight out of the sea.

Europe's best-value coastline, Ottoman castles, and famously generous hospitality.

Ancient marble, island ferries, and long tavern dinners by the water.