If you want to catch up on all of my Europe trip posts, check them out here! Eurotrip recap The Tower of London Tower Bridge St. Paul’s Cathedral Windsor Castle, Part I Windsor Castle, Part II Big Ben at night The University of Oxford Oxford, England The golden hour at Westminster Paris at night The…
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European spring break prep
So you’re going to Europe on Spring Break! You’ll have tons of fun and come back with great memories, but you want to make sure that you are prepared before you jet off to another continent. Here are my tips on how I prepped for my European spring break. Find comfy shoes and break them…
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My European trip packing suggestions
If you’re not a regular reader and found this article, these are my suggestions for what to pack to prepare for your European adventure. You’ll probably read dozens of these posts, and I wanted to add my two cents about my personal experiences. We were told to pack only a carry-on because we had short…
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Zaanse Schans
Our last full day in Europe was spent exploring Holland, specifically Volendam, a fishing village, and a tourist trap called Zaanse Schans. Volendam is on the water with plenty of restaurants offering Dutch fish dishes, a stroopwafel factory (a must see for every single person alive), and gift shops galore. Zaanse Schans is a recreation…
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The Anne Frank house
One site I was truly excited to visit was the Anne Frank house. I read The Diary of Anne Frank back in seventh grade, and I welcomed the opportunity to visit the house in person. The house has a few rather steep staircases, and you are given an audio tour player as you enter. The…
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Amsterdam walking tour
Our first full day in Amsterdam was jam-packed. We started out early (this on day 8 of 10) with a bus and walking tour around town. We hired a local guide for this part, and I felt really bad because a lot of us (including me) fell asleep. Some of our stops included a windmill…