summer vacation summary
Vacations are meant to be enjoyed, a time to disconnect and reset from the daily routine. This year I took 9 days off, and I can sum them up one by one with a photo. It was an intense trip, so here we go:
Day 0: Dublin
Upon arrival, I dropped off my luggage at the accommodation and headed straight to the center of Ireland for a pint of Guinness. Ireland was my first home outside my country, and I always remember it fondly.
This is the Ha'penny Bridge in the heart of Dublin
Day 1: Killarney
A long road trip across Ireland until reaching the opposite side of the country. Along the way, we visited several castles.
This is Cahir Castle, beautiful and full of history
Day 2: Landmarks
During the drive we stopped for meals at different places and saw many natural attractions.
This is the Dunquin Cliffs, truly breathtaking
Day 3: London
I feel a strong connection with London, I love it. I’ve visited many times, and there’s always something to do there. Of course, the Underground stations are stunning. I’m a big fan.
This is Old Street Station in London
Day 4: Warner Bros. Studios
A day filled with food, museums, and landmarks. London makes it easy to enjoy yourself, there’s always something to offer.
This is the Weasleys’ house at Warner Bros. Studios
Day 5: Bruges
We took a train to Belgium (it was my first time in the country) and stayed in Bruges, a city close to Brussels. I’ll just say it’s stunning, without a doubt the highlight of my trip.
This is the view of the Groenerei canal
Day 6: Brussels
A very beautiful city, almost like a fairy tale. The funniest part was that my friends got interviewed on a local TV channel . Crazy!
These are the charming Belgian alleyways
Day 7: Paris
France is a country of contrasts (at times I love it, at other times not so much) but it’s undeniably beautiful.
This is the Louvre from the inside
Day 8: Taking it easy
The last day was very hot, so we kept it chill: relaxing, eating well, and visiting a museum.
Some flower-decorated buildings in Paris
Day 9: Return
The final day was a time for reflection, and I didn’t take a photo. I came back home exhausted, I think I need a vacation from my vacation.
It was a very intense trip: several cities, lots of food, and plenty of fun. I want to thank my friends who took the time to plan some activities and host us. I think the best part of the trip was being able to spend time with them.