We just got back from our European summer and I’m soaking up all of the amazing memories. We spent 5 weeks abroad and it was the trip of a lifetime. There are so many things I wanted to take back with me and lifestyle changes that I want to implement into daily life like long, delicious meal times, lots of walking, and enjoying beauty in every day things. We split our time between a few places we’ve been before and places we’ve never seen. We stayed in Paris, Greece, and Italy and did the perfect mix of city and countryside. I’m still savoring every minute of it. Here’s a quick recap of where we went!

10 Days in Paris

We jetted straight to Paris to kick off this trip. Paris one of our favorite cities ever and we really wanted to spend a good amount of time there as if we actually lived there. We stayed in a few different neighborhoods, and spend a good chunk on time in the Montmartre neighborhood. We hopped around to different hotels, drank tons of wine, and ate the most magical food. I already miss sitting along the rivier siene at sunset, drinking delicious cocktails, and strolling the streets.

A Week Hopping Around the Greek Islands

Greece was top of our list for travel and we had to finally make it happen this trip. During the pandemic when we were stuck at home we listened to the Purple Noon album by Washed Out on repeat and kept saying that we would be listening to that album in Greece in a year. It took a few more years than a year but we finally made it and it was an absolute dream. We did some island hopping and went to Paros, Naxos, and Mykonos. It was such a dream and I literally cannot wait to go back to Paros as soon a possible. The most magical sunsets, delicious food (gimme all the Greek potatoes!), and stunning charming towns.

Two Weeks in Italy

After relaxing and getting all of the sun in Greece we headed to Italy. We started off in the southern part of Italy in Puglia and hopped around to a few towns. We stayed in the most stunning Italian farmhouses (also called masserias) and it was an absolute dream. I was literally looking up real estate the entire time we were there. It was pure magic. It was so cool to be so close to the beach and visit the most stunning beaches, lounge at the dreamiest pools, and literally be in farmlands. After the Italian countryside we headed back to the city and spent a few days in Rome. We stuffed ourselves with pasta and wine and walked all over the city. It was so dreamy and tiring. I can’t wait to go back again. Talk about the trip of a lifetime!

Stay tuned for the full guide from everywhere I went! Want to see more of my trip? Check out my Instagram and TikTok.

xoxo Erika

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WHAT TO DO: 

• Catch the Sunset on Castle Hill

• Get ice cream at Fennochio’s for a selection between 93 flavors! Lavender, melon, orange flower, and avocado to name a few!

• Stroll through the Flower Market every day, from 6 AM to 5:30 PM except Mondays, Sunday afternoons and public holidays

• Catch the Flea Market every Monday from 7 AM to 6:00 PM

SIGHTS + STROLLS

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I can’t wait to see the Tulips in bloom in the Netherlands. So magical!

Paris is the longest part of our stay. I’m dreaming of the colored houses on Rue Crumeix, eating pastries every morning, and wandering the streets. I’m on the hunt for odd excursions, like visiting the musée de la chasse et de la nature; a museum full of art and taxidermy animals. And, of course, the catacombs. Then, we’re ending the trip in the French Riviera. Talk about a perfect ending.

Image Credit: tulips, rue crumeix , musée de la chasse et de la nature, french riveria

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