I can't believe it's been three years since my last major trip. I really need to start planning ahead... maybe plan things during the winter holidays next time?
Here's my initial itinerary for this year's European adventure. There are two versions:
- An ambitious one, hitting 8 countries with 3-night stays
- A more leisurely approach covering 5 countries with 5-7 days in each
It really depend on how I'm feeling when the time comes. It might be a mix of both.
Outside of my flights and the Oslo hotel, I've intentionally haven't booked anything else. This flexibility is what I love most about these trips. I like the freedom to adapt as I go.
Option 1: The Grand Circuit
- Norway: Oslo (3 nights) → Bergen (3 nights)
- Finland: Helsinki (3 nights)
- Sweden: Stockholm (3 nights)
- Denmark: Copenhagen (3 nights)
- Netherlands: Amsterdam (3 nights)
- Belgium: Brussels (3 nights)
- Ireland/UK: Dublin (3 nights) → London (2 nights)
Option 2: The Deep Dive
- Norway: Oslo (3 nights) → Bergen (3 nights)
- Denmark: Copenhagen (3 nights) → Aarhus (2 nights)
- Belgium: Brussels (3 nights) → Bruges (2 nights) → Antwerp (2 nights)
- Ireland/UK: Dublin (3 nights) → Edinburgh (3 nights) → London (2 nights)