Heatwaves, Pasta, and Coastal Adventures in Florence
Despite the heat, we made the most of our time. We explored Florence’s winding streets, ate some amazing pizza, and wandered through a bustling market in the city center. But by the next day, we couldn’t take the heat anymore and decided to escape to the coast—hello, Cinque Terre!
Switzerland Solo: From Nervous Newbie to Mountain Adventurer
This was my first solo destination, and I was still reeling from the chaos of Amsterdam. After my friends had patiently coached me through public transport, foreign currency, and how to avoid looking like a complete American, I was nervous but excited to test my newfound knowledge.
Amsterdam Arrival: The Chaos, The Rain, and Finding My Way
I had a moment where I thought, I have no idea what I’m doing, I’m not cut out for this, and I need to go home. It wasn’t true, but wow, was I shaken.