While studying in Madrid, I got the opportunity to travel to seven other European countries, as well as tour Spain. I have compiled my recommendations and cautions for various destinations across these countries along with my latest travels to Greece, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
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While I was living as a student in Madrid, I took many short weekend trips to try and fit as much travel as possible in between my classes. That often resulted in whirlwind trips which packed as much of each destination as possible into 2 or 3 days. The same can be said about my…
Naxos is the largest of the Cyclades Islands in Greece. It is known for its beaches, gastronomy, and architecture. The island’s most notable landmark, the Portara, is visible from the ferry as you enter the port. The Portara is the doorway of an ancient temple dedicated to Apollo. The short hike up the hill to…
Pompeii is probably the most well known site of an ancient natural disaster: the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The nature of the disaster that occurred in 79 CE left the city incredibly preserved, allowing archaeologists to study life in Pompeii from this moment frozen in time. Today, it is a popular tourist destination as people…
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