Western Europe is middle tier. I can imagine after the new factor wears off, you'll realize that the houses are old and creaky and the plumbing seems as though it hasn't been updated since the early 1900s. You'll find, in France at least, that everything is about 15% more expensive and there are Muslims all around selling knockoff sports equipment for full price. Make sure you wear your wallet around your neck because stealing from tourists is how Frenchmen pay for their dinner. If you go to the UK, make sure to pack yourself enough lunches for the duration of the visit. I can't think of anything bad about Germany, so you should make that your one and only stop.