Hi all, my son (18) is graduating high school and heading to Europe with his grandparents this summer for a trip to Copenhagen and Stockholm. They'll also swing through Frankfurt to visit family. I MIGHT be able to tag along for a reduced rate (family member works for Lufthansa). If that's the case, I'd like to go earlier with him just to have some time together before he begins his trip. I don't have a set number of days I'd spend there yet...still figuring it out.
We live in Arizona, so he's wanting colder cities (see: Denmark and Sweden). We will be there in June. He's had some decent travel experience to Europe 7 and 9 years ago, but I'm sure some of his memories are fuzzy. Places he's been so far: Amsterdam (twice), London, Paris (twice), Munich, Switzerland, Rome, Venice, Slovenia, Austria...I think that's all. We were supposed to go to Rome and Naples in 2022 in an ill-fated trip that had to get canceled at the last minute.
I'm trying to think of places we could go together that we would both enjoy. We both love cities and like to walk around. He's not really that interested in museums. I would prefer not to rent a car. So, somewhere with cool sites to see. I don't personally care if it is cold or not; I'm more interested in the city. I don't mind more expensive cities as we can nickle and dime it if needed.
Personally, my favorite city we have visited is Paris. There was just something about that trip that made me so happy. I know he enjoyed both Paris and London when he was younger, but I don't want to just pick the obvious cities. (Also, I realize Paris has the Olympics...so probably not the best idea now!)
I'm trying to narrow it down, but feel a little overwhelmed by options. The South of France calls to me. So does Scotland. I'd love to know if anyone has any thoughts or tips. Thank you!