If you’re dreaming of a European road trip, you’ve probably pictured zipping along coastal Italian roads with the wind blowing through your hair, cruising through Austrian Alps without a care in the world, or exploring the Greek islands with the freedom only a car can offer. But before you grab those rental car keys, let’s clear up an essential detail: Do you really need an International Driving Permit (IDP) for Europe?
Tuscany checks all my boxes for cultural authenticity, historic context and scenic beauty - an ideal slow travel destination. Imagine yourself gazing over rolling hills serated with rows of lovingly tended grape vines and topped with medieval villages, the afternoon light pouring over the ancient stone terrace where you are sitting with your homemade gelato.
This dreamy estate was the private haven of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. For the Travellur writer's retreat, it was a place to shrug off the prying demands and curious distractions of daily life.
Le Moulin de la Tuileries is a place out of time, a place to forget time for a moment and just let life unfurl. This exquisite sprawl of 18th century rustication was the perfect place to make up stories and stock up on the authentic slow living you cant find at home. Located only an hour from Paris but as far into country slow living as you can get.
