The Rainy European Weekend
How to enjoy a destination when the weather refuses to cooperate.
At a Glance
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
- Pack
Some of the most memorable European weekends happen entirely in the rain. Cobblestones shine. Cafés fill. Museums become warmer. Books are opened. Windows fog.
Instead of fighting the weather, build the weekend around it.
Morning
Bakery. Coffee. Museum. Bookshop.
Afternoon
Long lunch. Gallery. Historic library. Tea room.
Evening
Wine bar. Piano music. Dessert. Walk with an umbrella.
Pack
Waterproof shoes, umbrella, a wool sweater, a notebook and a camera.
Pair It With
Rain changes a city.
It rarely ruins it.
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Written by Esther
Esther is a photographer and storyteller, and the founder of Essy's Essentials - a seasonal home for stories, rituals, recipes and everyday luxuries.
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