How to Do EuroSummer Like an Evolving Woman
- Cherice Jenelle
- Aug 17
- 3 min read
Set the Vibe
When you're in a season of evolution, your travel should match the moment. For me, EuroSummer wasn’t just about the beach clubs and bougie dinners (though, yes please). It was about ease, intention, and stretching into the version of me that lives fully and freely. Here’s how I planned, packed, and protected my peace while hopping through Europe—and what I’d tell any woman looking to do the same.
1. Build Around a Moment That Matters
I designed my entire EuroSummer around two main events: the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland and British Summertime Festival in London, where I got to see Stevie Wonder (still recovering, tbh). Everything else was curated around those anchor moments. Flights and trains were chosen for ease, not chaos. The intention? Balance exploration with exhale.
Pro Tip: Don’t try to see it all. Choose a central experience that lights you up, and build your itinerary around it.
2. Plan Like a Pro (With a TikTok Assist)
TikTok was clutch for real-time tips on beach clubs, must-visit restaurants, and hotels in the best neighborhoods. Once I locked in my faves, like Hyde Beach Club in Cannes I organized it all in my Notes app—perfect for syncing itineraries, flight info, and reservations with my travel crew.
First-timer tip: Pick your travel climax moment (for me, Montreux) and plan the build-up and wind-down around it. You’ll thank yourself later.
3. Travel Light, Pack Smart
One Luggage. That was the mission. Reminder, I love Monos collection. With Europe’s train stations and cobblestone streets, the last thing I needed was a 3-piece luggage struggle. I chose flowy pieces in neutral tones, light linens that didn’t need ironing, and day-to-night dresses I could wear in Monte Carlo and on a ferry to Saint-Tropez.
My packing MVPs:
Jean shorts + bodysuits
Clear heels + flat black sandals
A signature crossbody bag (shoutout to my Prada)
4. Choose Trains Over Planes
Instead of racking up short-haul flights, I opted for train travel from London to Paris and Paris to Nice. Less stress, more views, and the kind of travel that lets you sip wine and read a book—without taking your shoes off at security.
Ease is luxury. And this? Was ease.
5. Slow Down. No, Really.
Europe taught me the art of sitting. Of sipping an espresso outside a café and watching the world move. I made space for moments that weren’t scheduled—like watching the sun set in Cannes or strolling solo through Paris. As much as I love a full itinerary, the real magic was in the stillness.
Remember: It’s not a checklist. It’s a vibe.
6. Solo Time Is Sacred
Even though I traveled with a group of women, I carved out solo time. Whether it was grabbing coffee alone, journaling by the window, or taking a ferry ride in silence, I needed those moments to tap back into me. Being in community is beautiful. But being in tune with yourself? That’s powerful.
7. Set Your Intention, Then Travel Into It
Before I left, I journaled about how I wanted to feel during this trip. My word was: ease. And every choice I made—from the shoes I packed to the ferry rides I took—was rooted in that energy. I also wrote birthday reflections and goals for my new year. Travel is a portal to self—if you let it be.
8. What I’d Do Differently
Give myself a full solo day—no obligations, no agenda.
Let each person in the group plan one day to share the load.
Ease gets compromised when one person is doing the heavy lifting. Lesson learned.
9. IG-Worthy? Yes. But IRL Moments Matter More.
I captured the vibes, of course—from cocktails to cobblestone shots. But I also made a point to put the phone down and be present. I’d often post later, once I had the mental space to relive the moment instead of rush through it.
Pro tip: You don’t owe anyone real-time content. Take it in, then tell the story later.
Final Word: Travel Like You Mean It
EuroSummer showed me who I am when I lead with intention, when I protect my peace, and when I give myself permission to evolve. For any woman planning her own reset, revival, or reintroduction: build the trip that matches your next chapter.
Be luxe. Be light. Be you—wherever you go.
Ready to curate your own EuroSummer? Drop your travel word in the comments or share your dream destination—let’s inspire each other to explore boldly.
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