Petals for Peace: Discover How Europe's Spring Flower Season Heals Your Soul
Feeling stressed? Try flowers. Experts have long said that exposure to nature can improve our well-being. Studies have backed up the power of ecopsychology, showing how even brief moments in the wild – from a stroll in a city park to a pilgrimage to view bluebells – can boost your mood, help you to feel more focused and empathetic, and even lower blood pressure. Whether it’s the scent of lilies, the calming hues of hanging wisteria or the simple pleasure of spotting the season’s first poppies, floral blooms are good for you. And spring in Europe might just be the best time and place to experience them. Step into a living painting in Monet’s garden In the tiny French village of Giverny This is essential for those who have always dreamed of entering a painting. In 1883, Claude Monet created his renowned garden as a vibrant living tableau that he revisited annually. Remarkably, even today—over 150 years since its creation—it remains ...