Welcome to Europe 2025

Embark on a 40 day journey through Europe with James and Natasha as your guides. Explore the sights, sounds, and stories of Europe in 2025 through our blog.

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Europe 2025 is a blog dedicated to showcasing the experiences and insights of James and Natasha as they travel through Europe in 2025. Join us as we discover the culture, beauty, and diversity of this ever-changing continent.

Homeward Bound

And just like that; our incredible European adventure has come to an end. 40 days, 18 countries, and a tapestry of memories we’ll treasure forever.

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Palma de Mallorca, T'Estimem

After three sun soaked days exploring the charming island city of Palma de Mallorca, today was our final full day and we made the most of it. With our bags nearly packed for tomorrow’s journey back to London (and then onward to Australia), we set off this morning determined to finish strong, with two of the city’s most iconic landmarks on our list: the majestic Cathedral de Mallorca and the hilltop Castell de Bellver.

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Berlin in a day!

Today was one of those jam packed travel days that leaves you exhausted in the best way. Berlin is massive; buzzing with life; layered with history; and full of surprises around every corner. But if we’re being honest, we’re not fans of the long train ride in and out from our hotel. It definitely made us wish we were staying closer to the action. Still, once we hit the city, Berlin delivered.

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Oh Vienna!

After a magical stay in Budapest, we said goodbye to the Hungarian capital and hit the road for our next destination: Vienna. But first, a brief stopover in Slovakia’s charming capital, Bratislava.

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From Hungary with Love

Budapest swept us off our feet from the moment we stepped into the opulent New York Café; often called the most beautiful café in the world. It’s easy to see why. Gold gilded ceilings, frescoes, chandeliers, and a grand atmosphere made even the simplest moment feel luxurious. We started our day here with a gold carat hot chocolate and a latte, possibly the most expensive hot drinks we’ve ever ordered, but absolutely worth it for the setting alone.

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