Farmtravel Journal
A unique place where you can find tips, ideas and inspirations for your next countryside holidays or for a perfect farm stay.
JOMO: The quiet joy of not being everywhere
Joy of Missing Out means skipping things on purpose — and making room to breathe. Travel has been sold like a hunt for years. Viewpoints. Lists.…
The Olive Isn’t a Snack. It’s a Place.
This piece is for people who care about good food and prefer “real” over polished. It’s about olives in Mediterranean Europe — not just the coast, but…
Skip the Airport: Quiet Train Routes to Rural Europe
Some holidays start with momentum you didn’t ask for. A queue, a gate number, a watch checked too often. Other journeys begin in smaller ways: a…
Not Every Place Belongs on the Internet
If you spend time on travel-related social media, you may have noticed something changing. Photos appear without location tags. Videos show…
Farmtravel 2025 Recap: A Year of Slowing Down and Rethinking Travel
A year that asked a simple question: What if travelling less, slower, and closer was not a limitation — but a gain? Do we really need to go far to…
In Which European Country Is New Year’s Eve the Most Beautiful?
Italy, Austria and Denmark offer the most beautiful rural New Year celebrations in Europe. Italy brings warm food traditions, Austria blends snow and…
Islands and the mainland: Where Distance Becomes Meaning
Islands live between connection and solitude. They belong to the continent yet feel apart from it — separated not only by water, but by rhythm, light,…
Short Breaks, Big Impact: Why Small Escapes Matter
Not every holiday needs to stretch over a week. Two or three days away can be enough to reset, reduce stress, and notice what daily life often hides.…
Slow Travel: Why Taking Your Time Can Change the Way You Holiday
This article is for those who feel holidays are slipping through their fingers, too short and too fast. Slow travel is not a trend, but a way of…
Autumn Holidays in the Countryside 2025: Slow miles, bright days
After the rush of summer, autumn feels like the deep breath you didn’t know you needed. School is back, work calendars are heavy, yet the season gives…
Cultivating Wellbeing: How the Human–Plant Connection Heals
This is about therapeutic horticulture, the quiet, vital bond between people and plants. An old gesture that today becomes an invitation to travel…
Sardinia’s lesson: Living the moment or missing it on screen
There’s a story we were told, nothing dramatic, just true. Sardinia, early summer. Families, friends, couples, all with a phone in hand. The surprise?…
Summer Tourism in Europe: Facing the Real Environmental Cost and What We Can Actually Change
Have you ever wondered if your summer holiday is quietly hurting the planet? Let’s face it, most of us do. But after reading the headlines, we end up…
What It’s Really Like to Stay on an Italian Farm (And Why It’s Worth It)
You want the real Italy? Not the kind you find in tourist guides, but the type you just stumble into, maybe after getting lost on a country road?…
Farm Stays in Denmark: Cottage, Animals & Country Life
Hey, step closer. I’m Denmark…small, calm, a little quirky, and always welcoming. My farms? They’re more than just places to sleep. They’re where the…
Unique rural places to visit in Europe
For travelers seeking quiet wonder, slow rhythms and rural richness. This all-year guide unveils Europe’s lesser-known countryside places… from olive…
Hidden Countryside: Discovering Secret Escapes in the UK
There’s a lane that turns off just before the usual road ends. No signpost. No rush. Only a hedgerow and the hush of the hills. These are the secret…
Why the French Countryside Is the Heart of Real France
France is often sold as a postcard: Eiffel Tower, fine art, grand boulevards. But behind the clichés lies something deeper – a France that smells of…
Romantic Weekend in Sardinia: Wild, Slow, Undisturbed
When you picture a romantic escape, you might think of roses or rooftop suites. But in Sardinia, romance is different: it smells like wild myrtle,…
Authentic alpine farm stays: Tyrol, Berchtesgadener Land, and South Tyrol
Where time-honored traditions meet Alpine majesty, three remarkable regions await your discovery. Each offers a unique window into mountain life,…
Hidden gems Europe: beyond Instagram's tourist traps
Ever dreamed of discovering places that still hold their authentic charm, untouched by mass tourism? In an era of overtourism and Instagram hotspots,…
Rural tourism: authentic countryside experiences (2025 edition)
Have you ever dreamed of waking up to roosters crowing instead of alarm clocks? Picture yourself opening your window to rolling hills rather than…