About CiaoBonjour

Welcome to CiaoBonjour

I’m Sarah, the person behind CiaoBonjour, a travel blog dedicated to making European travel simpler, more accessible and easier to plan.

I’m based in England and have spent years exploring Europe, traveling with my husband, our four children and sometimes completely on my own. From beautiful Italian coastal towns and scenic Swiss train journeys to European city breaks and mountain adventures, I’ve discovered just how much there is to experience when you organize your own trips.

I’ve always enjoyed the planning almost as much as the traveling itself. Finding the right place to stay, working out how to get around and discovering experiences that make a destination memorable are all part of the fun for me.

Why I Started CiaoBonjour

Europe is an incredible place to explore, but planning a trip can sometimes feel overwhelming, particularly when visiting several destinations or traveling between countries for the first time.

I created CiaoBonjour to bring together practical destination guides, realistic itineraries and honest advice based on my own travels and research.

I want to help travelers understand not just what there is to see, but where to stay, how to get there, how long to spend and which experiences are genuinely worth considering.

How I Travel

I’ve explored Europe in lots of different ways, from family vacations and weekend city breaks to solo adventures using trains, ferries and buses.

I don’t drive, so I’ve become particularly interested in exploring destinations without renting a car. Some of my favorite experiences have involved scenic railway journeys, wandering through historic towns and discovering places that are surprisingly easy to reach using public transportation.

I love finding good value, but I also believe some experiences are worth spending a little extra on. My approach is to save where it makes sense and make room in the budget for the things that make a trip special.

What You’ll Find Here

CiaoBonjour focuses on helping independent travelers plan memorable European trips. You’ll find detailed destination guides, suggestions for where to stay, things to do, realistic itineraries and practical information about getting around.

I’m starting with three countries I’ve particularly enjoyed exploring: Italy, Switzerland and France. Over time, I’ll be adding more destinations, experiences and travel planning advice.

Start Exploring

Whether you’re planning your first European vacation or looking for somewhere new to visit, I hope CiaoBonjour helps make the planning a little easier.

Explore the destination guides below to start planning your next European adventure.

Italy   |   Switzerland   |   France