As a form of self indulgence, for the girl who wants to see as much of the world as possible, I thought I could write something for those who want to experience other places just as much as I do, but just haven’t been able to. So here are some places that I have been that I completely recommend going to.
But just as a little disclaimer, I have been very lucky to have travelled as much as I have and most places I have been are considered first world countries where English is commonly spoken (at least as a second language). With COVID and the ramifications of no tourism some places may change drastically.
Now with that out of the way let’s jump in.
Verona, Italy: Whenever talk of backpacking around Europe would happen, I would always think how can you do that to Italy? You could spend two weeks just touring around different cities of Italy and be completely content. From vineyards, cliffside beaches, and some of the most indulgent foods and lifestyles, Italy is a must see place.
Verona, Italy
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Verona is the setting of the infamous play Romeo and Juliet where you can visit Juliet’s balcony, her statue and write her a letter in all the same place. (If you’re a fan of the Rom-Com Letters to Juliet that’ll sound familiar). It is one of the quaintest towns in the world and less busy than other popular tourist cities in the country like Rome or Venice.
Auckland, New Zealand: A slice of paradise, this place reminded me of a tropical British Columbia, the city feels the same and there is no shortage of natural beauty to see. I’m not just mentioning them because they seem to be one of the only countries who has figured out how to handle COVID, but they are genuinely a gorgeous country with no shortage of stuff to do and things to see.
Barcelona, Spain: Enriched with culture from beautiful cathedrals to marvelous statues, Barcelona is on the map for a reason. You can wander through the streets and not find a shortage of things to look at. (When I was there that was all I did).
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I only was able to spend one day there and all I had enough time to do was eat, tapas, seafood and pastries was my diet and I was in bliss!
Ever since I have wanted to go back to experience the gorgeous beaches, tourist attractions and the great nightlife (that will hopefully be just as grand when COVID ends).
Hope this inspired you to keep thinking of travelling and book a trip as soon as we can.