ITALY + FRANCE VACATION RECAP

Hey everyone :) 

My entire trip I was thinking about creating this post for my blog because its been my best vacation yet. 

I’m currently writing this on my flight from Frankfurt, Germany to Austin, TX. It’s only been a few hours, and it’s already killing me… I’m ready to be home!!

Anyway, I thought I’d try and make good use of my time by writing this post for y’all. 

I went on a two week trip with my family to so many beautiful cities/towns in Italy and Nice, France. I’ve never been to Europe and have always wanted to go for so many reasons - especially Italy! And let me tell you… it was nothing short of incredible.

The architecture and detail of all the old buildings and houses made every turn more mind-blowing than the next. It’s hard to fit everything I did and saw in just one post, but I’ll do my best! Ever since we landed in Italy we were on the go nonstop. From the most intense, tiring hike I’ve ever been on to exploring Rome to relaxing on a gorgeous beach to train hopping all the way to France - we did it all! 

First, we stayed in a town called Levanto which was made up of mostly locals and hardly any tourists which I loved. I like being able to see a country for how it is naturally and what the atmosphere and people there are really like. We stayed in Levanto for about a week, going to Portofinio (amazing) for a day then to Nice for another. 

One of my favorites in Italy was Cinque Terre which is made up of 5 separate cities. It’s literally JUST like the movies and even more beautiful than the pictures. Trust me, these pictures don’t do Italy any justice. You have to experience it if  you’re ever given the opportunity. 

The next week, we went to Pisa, Bologna, Venice & Rome… and I don’t think you need me to tell you how incredible those were. Venice was also one my favorites (they basically all were, what am I saying) I think the gondola ride really won me over because of all of the old, colorful apartments and buildings that surrounded the water. There were local artists everywhere showcasing their craft on every street and actively creating right in front of others. Vendors, musicians, locals and tourists filled the streets of Venice. 

For Rome, what really made an impression was the historical sites. The Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, The Vatican, The Pantheon, Sistine Chapel, etc. This is where a “things to do before you die” list comes in to play. I know I say everything is beautiful and incredible but this was just… wow. 

Finally… let’s talk about the good stuff. Food. If you want to taste the best pizza/pasta/gelato you’ll ever have in your life, that’s another reason to visit Italy. Enough said.

I can’t compare a single thing from this trip to anything I’ve ever seen or experienced before, and because of that, I know how important traveling is and how as I grow older, it’ll be more of a priority in my life. 

I want these pictures to show you just a small taste of the most beautiful sights in the world.

Hope you enjoyed :)