by heyimtalkinhere!
Hello from Europe! If you follow me, you will see a flurry of Insta activity showcasing my privileged excursion to several European vacation destinations.
So far, the streets are super cute, but I wish the cobblestones werenât quite as bumpy. Dragging my suitcase down these jagged streets has been less than ideal, given the number of wardrobe options I had to pack and the number of stairs needed to ascend to my rustic boutique Airbnb. Moving every couple of days does exasperate this challenge, but there are so many places to see and so little time; itâs worth it.
I apologize to all the locals who had the displeasure of trying to hear me speak your language. My Spanish, French, and Italian are limited. But, like, I can totally understand what youâre saying. I have at least five badges on Duolingo, and Iâm great at saying âthank youâ in the romance languages.
The Amalfi Coast
So, the Amalfi Coast was the place to check out this summer, apparently. Maybe itâs always been a thing, and I only just noticed because Iâve recently graduated into a tax bracket that can dip into the sapphire blue waters of the Mediterranean.
The coast is stunning (and only somewhat inaccessible without a yacht). The ferries are actually pretty fantastic. If you buy a mini bottle of prosecco and sit in the back, itâs almost like you have your own boat. And if you swim out far enough, you can tread water away from the beach and pretend that you own that shit. Just make sure to watch out for the jellyfish which have been forced to find a cooler home in the Mediterranean. Global warming is no joke.
The Cyclades
The Cyclades are also an amazing spot to check out if youâre looking to âsummerâ in Europe. The heat can be a little overwhelming, but most places have a shower hose inside the bathroom to cool you down with a quick spray. And the food makes the heat worth it. Who doesnât love a Greek salad, yogurt, honey, or spanakopita?
Mykonos
Mykonos is that basic party island that all our favorite influencers love to visit. Lots of clubs and people thinking they are LiLo. Ideally, youâre staying in a hotel within walking distance from the scene. Otherwise, you’ll need to find a scooter or score the contact number for one of the four cabs that exist in the city.
Just don’t get stuck trying to look happy while reading a book alone with beautiful views of Ornos Bay. Reading alone and drinking Aperol Spritzes in a foreign country is very overrated (unless youâre into that).
In summary, the Mediterranean is the tits. There are so many cute corners for casually posed selfies to post on Instagram that could only your very patient best friend could ever take. True, the sunsets are probably about the same as you would expect in New York. But with that European city geotag, thereâs really no comparison. Feel free to drop a comment for travel inquiries. You will just need a six-figure salary (or rich friends), a fedora-eque sun hat, and a great book in case you do accidentally catch yourself alone in Mykonos.
xoxoxo