If there is one thing that I could have done differently during my European excursion, it would be to stay longer in Milan. I was only there for about 30 hours but it felt like a few seconds! Churches, pretty. Buildings, pretty. Men, ugh beautiful. Oh my lanta, I need to go back. It took me a bit to figure out my top 5 but here we go. 1) Food OMG if you don't eat at a bakery in Italy, were you really there? *photo not mine, just an example of the delicious food you can get there. I think I scarfed my food down before even thinking about pictures while in Milan. 2) Fashion Okay, I'm a broke college student galavanting in one of the world's fashion capitols, what can I afford here?? Well, not much for starters BUT window shopping is always free! By the way, this is the shopping center next to the famous cathedral... 3) Duomo di Milano B-E-A-UTIFUL! One of Europe's biggest, most elaborate churches is the Duomo Cathedral. It is a MUST see if you are visiting the city. Even if your not religious, you need to admire the architectural marvel this building is. 4) People watching It's like I'm walking through an Armani catalog. Look at this guy, I don't know if he's security or a police man or an Italian god standing in front of an haute couture clothing store. LOOK HOW FANCY HE'S DRESSED! 5) Admiring architecture
I really wished I could have spent more time wandering around the city, it's so exquisite!
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Italy is a goldmine for quaint, picturesque towns. It's no wonder why people have wanderlust to come to Il Bel Paese. While in Genoa, my roommate and I decided to take a day-trip to paradise, aka Cinque Terre. This piece of heaven on earth is made up of five villages along the Italian Riviera. When you come here, you feel that you have been teleported to a different time in history. Here are my top 5 things in Cinque Terre. 1) Hiking The rugged terrain is awesome for people who are adventurous! Don't worry, if you don't want to hike to the next village, you can always take the train. 2) The coast This is pure perfection. 3) Gelato It's a party for your mouth. This one was a double scoop of mango and coconut! 4) Each. Individual. Village. (Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore) Oh my lanta, you have to see first-hand to really understand why each village is magical. Pictures don't do them justice. Remember, these are peoples' homes. It's a privilege that they open their communities for explorers to roam around. We are seriously spoiled. 5) The views
It's a feast for your eyes. Take a look at this one, unforgettable. Ciao, Genoa! What a quaint little city! Well, it's not so small with a population over half a million. I loved this city! Since it's situated along the coast, the harbor is a wonderful place to take a stroll. Italy is so great and Genoa is wonderful. Here are my top 5 things I did in Genoa. 1) Christopher Columbus’ house There isn’t much there left but the outside structure. Nevertheless, it’s a super neat moment in history, although I'm not a big fan of his... 2) This Fountain We stumbled across this fountain when we were exploring the city. It’s super pretty and a lot of people were taking pictures of it. Oh and it’s purple because it stood as an anti-homophobic symbol for the city. 3) Walking around in general This is a no-brainer but I stress, you can just feel the history in this city. Everything is so old yet modern at the same time. So many little gems around each corner. 4) Staying in This may come as a shock to people. Why would I stay in when I could be out and about?! At the hostel where we stayed, we met a super cool group of guys. We made dinner and hung out. I don’t regret it one bit. 5) Food
Italian food, ‘nuff said. I am a little bias towards France. For years, I have been learning the French language and sought out to experience as much of the French culture as possible in good ol’ Nebraska. I was able to visit for the first time when I was in high school. Ever since then, I swore that I would go back. It wasn’t until summa’ 2k15 when I returned to the promise land. The time flew by but the memories will last me a lifetime. This was my first time visiting the Mediterranean city. I’m still sad that I was only here for two days but hey, now I have to go back, right? Nice is absolutely beautiful. The weather, the ambiance, and the people make the city more than just nice (pun intended). These photos don’t do it justice. But here are my top 5 things to do in Nice. 1) The beach The Mediterranean Sea is so legit. The water is crystal clear and the sun is hot. Just how I like my beaches. 2) Admiring the architecture Just look at this church, it's stunning! 3) Parks There are many beautiful open spaces here. With a little wine and cheese, your day is made. 4) This spot Oh my lanta, I don't even know the name of the summit of this hill but the view is incredible. It's a must visit for anyone who visits Nice. 5) Walking around
Everything is planned out so well and the plaza is such a cool space to walk around and see a lot of neat stuff. |
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