Slow Travel in Europe
Plan a well-paced trip through France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Spain
Built from years of travelling across Europe and returning to the same places—so you can plan a trip that actually works once you’re there.
How you can approach your trip
There’s no single way to plan a trip—start with what feels right for you.
Plan your trip yourself
If you’re building your own itinerary and want clarity on where to go and how to structure your time.
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Get help planning your trip
If you’d rather have a personalized itinerary built around your travel style, preferences, and pace.
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A different way to travel Europe
I’m Renee Hannes, founder of Dream Plan Experience.
I’ve spent decades travelling across Europe—often returning to the same places—and that experience shapes how I plan trips and what I recommend.
I don’t approach travel by trying to see everything.
I focus on helping you choose well, structure your time in a way that works, and experience your trip in a way that actually stays with you.
Planned with care, not pulled from a list
Everything you’ll find here—whether it’s a destination, a place to stay, or how to structure your time—is based on real experience and thoughtful research.
Not what’s trending.
Not what everyone else is doing.
What actually works when you’re there—and feels right while you’re in it.
Explore Europe by destination
Start with the places you’re most drawn to, and build your trip from there.
Not sure where to start?
From the blog
A simpler way to approach your trip
If you’re planning a trip to Europe, I share practical insights each week—along with ways to think about your itinerary so it feels more aligned with how you want to travel.
Get my 15 practical slow travel tips to get started.