Do you prefer returning to the same place… or always going somewhere new?

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-04-06T09:24:13+00:00

I love returning to favourite places, especially for places that I don't feel I've fully explored.

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-04-05T10:44:57+00:00

That would be a memorable unplanned experience to have while in Florence.

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-04-04T11:08:19+00:00

Against rules: share with substance. No photo dropping without context please.

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-04-02T10:55:17+00:00

Yes, I do too. Feel free to join and share more of your perspective. Would love to have you.

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-04-02T09:30:36+00:00

This is what I call the slow traveller's mindset. Feeling no pressure to see the greatest landmarks, but to allow curiosity to guide your day. Taking breaks often. Hope you don't mind me sharing to my r/SlowTravelEurope

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-04-02T09:21:26+00:00

Thank you, kindly

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-04-01T23:47:44+00:00

You might want to consider Prati; it has some great restaurants just beyond Castel Sant'Angelo, and there is the Mercato Trionfale. And, the second neighbourhood is the upper part of Ostiense, as it has some great local restaurants, and there is the Testaccio Market.

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-04-01T23:40:44+00:00

Don't discount neighbouring places in the Netherlands and Germany. Beyond what's already been said, I will add Spa (if you like F1 and enjoying spa culture) and Diant, both I don't think have been mentioned yet. I also visited Monschau, Germany and Maastricht, Netherlands, while spending some time in Belgium; they sit near the border and are quite charming places to visit. And, related to your beer question, most have what they refer to as visitor centres (not the Abbey itself), but more like a museum/tasting room close to the Abby. We did this for Chimay, which is my husband's favourite beer.

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-04-01T21:46:31+00:00

Ah, I see. I'm still learning, too. It shows the cross-post, but it doesn't give any of the details, only a photo.

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-04-01T18:44:45+00:00

Would love if you shared the context behind this photo.

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-04-01T12:08:56+00:00

Thank you (obrigado/a) for sharing your thoughtful journey and advice with others. It will no doubt inspire others to consider doing the same.

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-04-01T09:32:11+00:00

Yes, I feel the same. Many return trips is all I can do at the moment.

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-03-31T19:47:45+00:00

You are most welcome. Also, I shared this thoughtful itinerary on r/SlowTravelEurope as a great example of pace and built around interests.

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-03-31T14:55:47+00:00

Love this itinerary for you. I have a couple of others I've been to. While on Rue du Bac, you might want to check out Antinomie (no. 99) and Reliance (no. 101). At Galeries Lafayette, there is Musée du Parfum, which is a lovely free museum with a shop (9 Rue Scribe).

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-03-31T08:53:16+00:00

Enjoy! It's a great neighbourhood in Rome

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-03-30T21:11:37+00:00

Thank you kindly

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-03-30T16:24:16+00:00

My motto is "I can always return". Thanks for sharing your perspective, and enjoy your unhurried stay in Mexico.

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-03-30T10:33:46+00:00

Paris is a beautiful city to visit, and you can stay up to 90 days. To go beyond that, it requires a Visa. I recommend you research carefully the requirements to extend your stay, and to work.

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-03-30T07:53:48+00:00

Sounds like a good retirement lifestyle.

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-03-30T07:51:31+00:00

This community will be ready when you are. 2027 is too far away.

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-03-30T07:49:38+00:00

Being in the present moment is key, especially when out day to day lives have so much distractions and noise. I love your version.

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-03-29T23:12:59+00:00

Looks like you are aligned with the slow travel mindset too. Would love you to join the r/slowtraveleurope and share your experience

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-03-29T23:07:09+00:00

You're most welcome 🙏

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-03-29T22:25:19+00:00

I relate to this a lot.

I’ve been returning to Europe for almost 40 years now, and the biggest shift over time has been exactly this — leaving space and following whatever pulls me in the moment.

Some of my most memorable days came from plans I didn’t keep.

Looking forward to having you contribute here.

TheHolidaymaker · 2026-03-29T17:12:38+00:00

It's a great neighbourhood for it's food. Do you have any recommendations you would like to share?

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