Ok then maybe: "Hey H. Hope you are doing well. I'm off to Europe today, back on 23 March. Would be nice to see you when I get back."

Then the ball is in his court. No expectations.

Saying I'm off to Europe and looking forward to it, seems a bit like I'm rubbing it in his face, no?

H 37 Me 36
Together 15 years
Married 5 years
No kids
BD Apr 2014
H moved out 2 Jun 2014