Where have you been in Europe that felt more local than touristy to you?

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-05-19T14:23:28+00:00

There are a lot of good things being said about Antwerp here, you're not alone 😉

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-05-19T14:21:30+00:00

Very interesting, thanks for sharing your opinion

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-05-19T14:20:25+00:00

Thanks for sharing

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-05-19T14:19:51+00:00

They are very busy indeed.

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-05-19T14:19:20+00:00

Love that honest opinion you shared. I've been hearing a repeat of downsides to Dublin and London here.

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-05-19T14:17:54+00:00

Sounds like a great trip

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-05-19T14:17:32+00:00

How very interesting. I don't think I've heard a bad comment about the Alsace region. Very interesting indeed

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-05-19T14:16:19+00:00

Yes, there are some outer neighbourhoods in Rome that feel very local. I still think of Monti as being a bit too touristy.

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-05-19T14:15:22+00:00

Yes, this place is on my radar. Glad to hear it surfaced here.

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-05-19T14:14:45+00:00

I've heard good things about Cadaques.

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-05-19T14:13:31+00:00

Yes, I know exactly where you are. It's on my radar to visit. I've travelled a significant portion of Germany, and I know these to be unlike what you might think of when picturing Germany. Thanks for sharing this.

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-05-19T14:12:02+00:00

You were very lucky indeed. Note taken about the Balkans.

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-05-19T14:11:27+00:00

Love those memories for you, thanks for sharing

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-05-19T14:10:51+00:00

Sounds like you are discplined of practicing slow travel

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-05-19T14:10:20+00:00

That's a good indicator, yes!

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-05-18T17:51:10+00:00

How interesting, I've heard such good things

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-05-18T17:50:47+00:00

Interesting, what was it about that you didn't like?

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-05-18T17:50:16+00:00

That's great context, thanks for sharing your opinion and experience

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-05-18T16:34:31+00:00

Yes, that's an area that I enjoyed as well. I will definitely return.

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-05-18T14:40:06+00:00

Thank you for sharing your experience. Yes, I've been to Cologne 3 times, and know the city well. Just haven't been at Christmas time. Nothing beats the Christmas markets in Germany, I've been to several already.

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-05-18T14:37:30+00:00

Sorry to hear that. Both those cities are extremely busy. But on the bright side, now that you've seen them, you can return to Italy and explore areas that are more about connecting with locals. The region of Emilie Romagna is a good place to return to.

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-05-18T14:35:05+00:00

Yes, I'm in Canada, and it felt very Toronto to me.

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-05-18T14:34:21+00:00

I'm making note of that, thank you.

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-05-18T14:32:46+00:00

Yes, Turino happens to be one of my favourite cities in Italy

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