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A Couple’s Guide to the Scenic Wine Country of Bordeaux
Welcome to our couple’s guide to scenic Bordeaux, France. You can either travel by train or by car to Bordeaux. We drove so we will have tips for driving but this trip is possible by train as well. Getting To Bordeaux: You can book a train to Bordeaux from Paris with SNCF and it’s only about a three hour ride.…
A Couple’s Guide to Perros Guirec: A Hidden Gem
Looking for a dreamy retreat in France? This couple’s guide to Perros Guirec in Brittany is truly a slice of heaven. Perros Guirec is a small seaside resort town in Bretagne, located in northwestern France. The town is fairly small but full of charm and natural beauty. It’s famous for its Pink Granite Coastline. When To Visit: The weather is…
How to Spend Two Days in Historical Lower Normandy
This is an itinerary for two days in historical Lower Normandy, France. You may also be interested in visiting our Upper Normandy blogpost as well. Visiting Lower Normandy can be a very emotional and personal experience, so we hope these tips help you to make the most of your trip. Hopefully our two day trip will give you insight into…
Tips for Visiting Colorful Montmartre (from a Local)
Here are all of my tips for visiting Montmartre from a local. As a Parisienne who frequently visits this part of the city, I’d like to share a bit of my insight and love for Montmartre. People tend to either love or hate this 18th arrondissement. It is truly a colorful and lively place in more than one way. This…
Couple’s Guide to the Enchanting Loire Valley, France
Here is our couple’s guide to Loire Valley, France. This region of France is filled with chateaux, vineyards, cathedrals, and beautiful French countryside landscapes. Does it really get anymore romantic than that? Getting To Loire Valley: You can take a direct 1 hour 15 min TGV train in from Paris. You will start at Paris Montparnasse and it will cost…
Three Days in the Serene Wallonia Region of Belgium
A 3 day road trip through Wallonia, Belgium is a perfect adventure for couples. My husband and I recently were able to visit the Wallonia region of Belgium by car. The Wallonia region of Belgium is the French speaking area of the country. Where To Stay: This itinerary includes visiting Chimay, Dinant, Namur, and Mons. I researched several Belgian towns…
24 hours in Mechelen Belgium: Stay in a Church
Mechelen, Belgium We spent 24 hours in Mechelen, Belgium. It was one of our first adventures outside of Paris as expats. We immediately fell in love with its history and charm. It was such a different world from anywhere in the States and so much quieter than our current Paris. We were only there for one day and one night,…
A Weekend in Antwerp: Touring De Konick Brewery
We recently spent a weekend in Antwerp, Belgium. I’ve created this itinerary for anyone who may be visiting soon and looking for a plan. This itinerary if for those who may enjoy biking and visiting breweries. For some reason, I always have the hardest time writing about my favorite places. I think it’s because I want to make sure that…
Fall in Love With Prague
Are you ready to fall in love with Prague? Prague was always this really foreign place to me that I couldn’t even imagine. My friend moved to Prague to teach right after we graduated from college and I was always so curious what it was like for her. We were able to reunite 15 years later! She helped me find…
A Wonderful Christmas Experience in Manchester
We visited Manchester, England during the Christmas season. As we pulled into Manchester, it felt like a mixture of Dublin and London combined. The old brick buildings reminded me of Dublin and of course the English accents and food reminded me of London. Where should we stay in Manchester, England during the Christmas season? Mid-Range: We stayed at the Gotham…
A Couple’s Guide to the Romantic City of Budapest
A Weekend or 3 Day Itinerary Are you looking for a weekend couple’s guide to Budapest, Hungary? Or maybe just visiting for a few days? Well, look no further I have you covered here! My husband and I recently were able to visit Budapest, Hungary for 3 days. We were there for a weekend in February and tried to squeeze…
A Couple’s Escape to the Dreamy Seaside of Malta
This couple’s guide to Malta will help you plan a romantic, relaxing, and budget friendly trip to Malta. It’s a place that is reasonably priced, an easy flight from Paris, and surrounded by the ocean’s sparkling torquoise water. We also wanted to travel to a destination where we could manage to site see without renting a car. Malta checked all…
A Weekend in Krakow: The Spirit of Poland
This weekend itinerary does not include an Auschwitz Tour, but don’t worry you will still be able to capture the spirit of Krakow. We were only there for a weekend and still felt the history of the country. I’ll share with you a few tips of how to do that below. Where To Stay: Mid-Range: Novotel is a hotel located…
A Guide to the Sunny Beach Town of Lagos Portugal
Lagos, Portugal is truly a gem. I’ve created this four day guide to Lagos. Hopefully it will help you to better understand how to visit the area without a car. After moving to France, we weren’t sure where to go for a truly relaxing vacation. After visiting 20 plus countries, this is the most relaxing location that I have ever…
A Couple’s Guide to The Transylvania Mountains of Romania
Are you looking for a couple’s guide to The Transylvania Mountains of Romania? If you want to disappear into a fairy tale land of castles and mountains, then you have come to the right place. Brasov, Bran, and Sinai are the three most enchanting towns of Romania. They are about two and half hours from Bucharest. You will definitely need…
Fall in Love With Madrid
Autumn in Madrid is the perfect time to visit. The parks, the Christmas markets, and the indoor activities are just a few of the reasons why you should go during the fall. Honestly, Madrid is one of those cities that had to grow on me. I usually love being near a river, an ocean, or a mountain. Therefore, I immediately…
Feel the Heartbeat of Barcelona Spain
This is a 3 day guide for Barcelona, the best city in Europe! Hands Down. Where To Stay: We have visited Barcelona several times and have stayed in several different hotels. Here are a few options that we found reasonably priced and within walking distance to Barcelona Beach, the Gothic Quarter, and the El Born district. Treat Yourself: Depending on…
A Couple’s Guide to the Jungfrau Region of Switzerland
This is a couple’s guide to the Jungfrau Region of Switzerland. If you want stunning scenery and summer mountain bliss, you should visit the Jungfrau Region of Switzerland. It’s one of the top three most scenic places that we have ever been able to visit. Where To Stay: This trip actually took me a long time to research and plan…
Top 10 Activities in Breda, The Netherlands
Here are my top 10 activities in Breda. My husband and I recently were able to visit Breda in the Netherlands. My husband was working, so I was touring it solo for a day. I loved this town because you could see how it is truly a tight community. The people all seemed to know each other and they were…
The Best Way to Visit the Famous Kinderdijk Windmills
If you are interested in visiting the famous Kinderdijk Windmills, this blog post may help you with your planning. I would suggest visiting in the late spring or summer months. Where To Stay: The Augustus Hotel is a really unique place to stay while visiting the windmills. When you step onto the property, you immediately feel like you have walked…
The Ultimate Amsterdam Bucket List
The Ultimate Amsterdam Bucket List Blog Post is a work in progress. Amsterdam is one of those cities that has so much to see that it would take several trips just to see the main attractions. We recently moved here so I’ll be adding more information about the city as we slowly become locals! I definitely recommend visiting Amsterdam during…
Discover Rotterdam’s Most Unique Hotel
My husband and I have visited this city quite a few times and the most memorable visit was when we stayed on a ship! Each time we travel here, I find a few new favorite spots. Where To Stay: If you want to stay somewhere really unique and memorable, check out the SS Rotterdam Ship. The rooms are really spacious…
Why is the site named QuietNomad.com?
We are American expats who jumped at the opportunity to move overseas to France for a career opportunity. I always thought that I was quiet and introverted until we moved to a country where I truly was without words. That’s where the site gets the quiet part of its name. It’s a very humbling experience to live in a non-english speaking country. We are living in Europe with a restricted amount of time here and it has set us into go mode to see this beautiful part of the world.
