europe finds

A collection of 46 places curated by gem thompson

Places in this collection

  1. Torrini 1369 Jewelry

    shop

    Piazza del Duomo, 12r, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

    A jewelry store showcasing fine jewelry, including necklaces, rings, and bracelets. The store's website is www.torrinijewels.com.

    Torrini 1369 JewelryView on Google Maps

  2. Relais de l’Entrecôte

    restaurant

    15 Rue Marbeuf, 75008 Paris, France

    A restaurant in Paris known for its single-item menu: steak frites with a special sauce. The steak is served in two portions, with the second portion brought out after the first. They also offer salad, baguette, and crème brûlée for dessert.

    Relais de l’EntrecôteView on Google Maps

  3. Learning Italy by Dante Alighieri

    activity

    Via Tommaso Pendola, 37, 53100 Siena SI, Italy

    Study Italian from 9 AM to 1 PM, with optional cultural activities, mini field trips, and Italian cooking classes. Offers week-long, two-week, or full-month programs. Accommodation options include shared apartments, homestays with local families, and private apartments.

    Learning Italy by Dante AlighieriView on Google Maps

  4. Scottish Highlands Farm

    activity

    Ryefield Farm, Tore, Muir of Ord IV6 7SB, United Kingdom

    25 Hours per week, two days off per week, private room, three meals per day, laundry, 3 week minimum

    Scottish Highlands FarmView on Google Maps

  5. Boat life in La Spezia

    activity

    Viale Giovanni Amendola, 19124 La Spezia SP, Italy

    30 Hours per week, two days off, shared dorm, three meals per day, laundry, 2 week minimum

    Boat life in La SpeziaView on Google Maps

  6. Samarkand

    other

    Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

    A city in Uzbekistan, mentioned as a main tourism hub.

    SamarkandView on Google Maps

  7. Asy plateau

    attraction

    6VGF+H8C, Batan, Kazakhstan

    Asy plateauView on Google Maps

  8. Ancient Orange Throwing Festival

    activity

    Piazza Credenza, 1, 10015 Ivrea TO, Italy

    Ancient pagan tradition, over a thousand years old, battles between teams, bars and cafes along the streets

    Ancient Orange Throwing FestivalView on Google Maps

  9. Esik

    attraction

    Kazakhstan

    EsikView on Google Maps

  10. Siena

    attraction

    53100 Siena, Province of Siena, Italy

    A small town in Tuscany chosen for its slower pace, fewer tourists, and authentic experience, offering a contrast to Rome and Florence.

    SienaView on Google Maps

  11. Massimo Leather

    shop

    Borgo la Noce, 13-15/R, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

    Mentioned as a reference point for Simo Leather.

    Massimo LeatherView on Google Maps

  12. Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe

    attraction

    34131 Kassel, Germany

    A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world's second-largest park on a hill slope, featuring baroque architecture and the Kassel Wasserspiele water features.

    Bergpark WilhelmshöheView on Google Maps

  13. YellowSquare Rome

    accommodation

    Via Palestro, 51, 00185 Roma RM, Italy

    Hostel where the creator volunteered in exchange for free accommodation, 2 free meals a day, free laundry, free coffee/drinks (non-alcoholic), and 50% off alcoholic drinks

    YellowSquare RomeView on Google Maps

  14. Convent of the Sisters of Charity

    accommodation

    Franciscan Sisters of the Heart of Jesus, 9 St George's Dr, Pimlico, London SW1V 4DJ, United Kingdom

    A convent offering affordable accommodation for young women, providing a safe home, community, and various activities as a solution to the housing crisis in London.

    Convent of the Sisters of CharityView on Google Maps

  15. Uzbekistan

    other

    Visit for architecture, desert views of the Milky Way, and cheap food. US citizens can stay for a month without a visa as of 2026.

    UzbekistanView on Google Maps

  16. China Star

    restaurant

    6A W Maitland St, Edinburgh EH12 5DS, United Kingdom

    Chinese restaurant with a 3-course lunch for £9.75 and a full menu. Open from 10am prepping, serve lunch till 3pm, back again from 7pm–midnight, then spend 2 more hours cleaning and cashing up.

    China StarView on Google Maps

  17. Cheese Market

    shop

    Zeilenmakerspad 5, 1509 BZ Zaandam, Netherlands

    30 Hours per week, two days off, private room, three meals per day, laundry, 30 day minimum

    Cheese MarketView on Google Maps

  18. Neist Point Trail

    activity

    Unnamed Road, Isle of Skye IV55 8WU, United Kingdom

    A 128km hike from North to South, offering seven days of walking through beautiful places, filtering water from mountain streams, experiencing sunrises and sunsets, and sleeping in nature without connection.

    Neist Point TrailView on Google Maps

  19. Hexmoor: Wizarding Prison

    bar

    Unit 11, 127 Hackney Rd, London E2 8GY, United Kingdom

    The world's first immersive wizarding prison bar where you serve a sentence for forbidden magic, dress in jumpsuits, and indulge in potions. It's an ideal event for those who love mystery, fantasy, LARP, or sipping cocktails on a renovated toilet seat.

    Hexmoor: Wizarding PrisonView on Google Maps

  20. Műhely Cafe

    cafe

    Budapest, Múzeum krt. 4/a, 1088 Hungary

    Farm to table whole wheat bread, herbal ferment breads, social mission of supporting people with developmental disabilities, inspired by his own son, bakery doubles as a classroom, teaching valuable baking skills to those in need, donating profits along the way. Price of loaf is about $5 USD.

    Műhely CafeView on Google Maps