Santorini-
I had to pinch myself to believe it was the real Santorini as the view pictures were so spectacular.
I had a fantastic tour guide/driver who took me out for the day and showed me a bit of the island. We went to a few vineyards, saw some amazing views, enjoyed souvlaki, and I even got to go for a quick hack on a cute Exmoor pony at a nearby stable. What a perfect day!
Milan
My time in Milan was fantastic as it was full of great shops, food, and history. I really fell in love with this city. It was so nice to be able to meet my friend and her boyfriend for dinner whom I had met two years ago in Thailand. We met at a restaurant at the top of La Rinascente mall for drinks and tapa. Then after drinks it was straight to the hotel to get some much needed rest before shopping the next day.
My first stop was at the Elisabetta Franchi store. Visiting in this store was so important to me since I was unable to purchase items online in Canada. Luckily, there was a cardigan dress I had always wanted, and I was fortunate to find my size. I was so happy that I found a great quality piece to bring home which is an such an excellent addition to my wardrobe.
I really have a special place in my heart for Berlin. It is such a lovely city with lots to offer. I met up with a good friend of mine here and we went on a few cool adventures including a Segway tour and we even took a ride in a hot air balloon! I had never done this before so it was really a great, exhilirating experience. However I do admit the hot air ballon was a little scary since it was very windy that day. I would definitely go back to Berlin in the future.
Paris
I got into Paris by train which was really cool. This train moves at a rate of 186mph, so, it only took us about two hours to get to Paris from London. There was a lot of hassle and bustle through traffic, but it was so lovely to get to my hotel room where it is quiet and relaxing.
I was able to visit a restaurant at Eiffel where I had a lunch. The Eiffel, was a sight to see as it was very beautiful. I didn’t realize how big it was, but I knew the views were incredible and fortunately for me, I was able to beat the line of the lift because I had a reservation in the tour restaurant. Although, I wouldn’t recommend the restaurant as their service wasn’t good enough and my server actually put the dessert on the table at the same time as my food to rush me, which was quite rude! Aswell as the fact that everything seemed to be premade, It didn’t really feel very high end.
My first stop for my Europe trip was London, where I stayed at a cozy hotel in the Soho area, and by cozy I mean very comfortable. Almost too cozy for my liking as the rooms were tiny. So, keep this in mind when you are traveling, and read the square footage before booking.
The first day I arrived, after a 9-hour flight from Vancouver. I decided to stay in as I was exhausted. I sat in the lobby of my hotel and ate a delicious lamb chop before going straight to bed.
The next day was so exciting as it was time to go for an afternoon tea at Fortnum and Mason, a place my mom had once told me about. Upon walking in, I was amazed at what I saw. The place was huge consisting of so many amazing items. Interestingly, they even had a section for ice cream. The top floor was where the jubilee was located, the decor has a luxury feel, fit for a queen with its Tiffany blues and velvets. I ordered for a mushroom wellington that was indeed something to remember. After that, I had a deliciously creamy black tea with three tiers of sweets!
Now, it was time to walk off all that sugar. I checked out the other three levels of the shop then ventured out into London. It was not long before the sugar crash began, and I headed back to my hotel room to take a nap. I decided to keep it low key and spent the night in the hotel room while having delicious fish and chips (since I was in London after all)
The following morning, I was out for breakfast when I found a cute spot and tried out a North African breakfast dish called “shakshuka.” Possibly one of the most delicious things I’ve ever tried. You should also try this out if you haven’t already!
