My favorite destinations in Europe

Hey there! I'm back and as promised, I'm here to share some more of my favorite place (and experiences!) from my spring break trip to Europe. My friends and I went to four different countries, and I'm going to break everything down by location. Here are my two favorite sites from each place we stayed in:


Amsterdam, Netherlands:

• Canal Cruise- This is a must, especially if you only have a few days (or just one!) in Amsterdam. We went on one when we visited the city, and it gave us a nice survey of main historical spots in town.
• Heineken- OK, so this isn't exactly a location, but Heineken beer comes from Amsterdam so you've got to pick up a bottle of it from any local brewery while you're there. That is, unless you're not into beer or are not of age of course!

View from the top of Gravensteen
Castle.

Gent, Belgium:

• Gravensteen Castle- Do you love touring castles from the Middle Ages? Well, I do now! This castle is a beautiful slice of history in the center of a modern, thriving city. From the top of the castle, you can catch a neat glimpse of the entire town.
• Belgian Chocolate Shop- Calling all sweet eaters! Belgium is known for it's delicious chocolate and lucky for us tourists, there are chocolate shops on almost every street corner in Gent. Take your pick, they're all delicious!

Attack of the pasta in Paris,
France!

Paris, France:

• Eiffel Tower- I know, this is a given. My friends and I went to take a lift to the top of the tower in the afternoon one day, so we were able to see it in the sunlight and all lit up at night! I would suggest doing the same if you plan on visiting Paris anytime soon, but word of advice, bring extra layers because it gets chilly!
• Food, Food, Food!- Eat your heart out in Paris! The food is so delicious and Parisian wine is pretty great too! The best food can be found in the little cafes scattered around town, but try everything for sure.

Touring London on one of the
tour buses

London, U.K.:

• Choral Evensong Mass- Everyone should go enjoy one of these choral masses at St. Paul's Cathedral in central London. You don't have to have any particular religious affiliation to enjoy the choirs sing in this gorgeous hall. It gave me chills!
• Bus Tour- Just like a canal cruise in Amsterdam, a bus tour in London gives you a nice overview of the entire city. I would suggest though finding a bus tour that you can hop on and off of. That way, if you see something you like, you get right off and do some exploring!