summer vacation summary

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Vacations are meant to be enjoyed, a time to disconnect and reset from the daily routine. This year I took 9 days off, and I can sum them up one by one with a photo. It was an intense trip, so here we go:

Day 0: Dublin

Upon arrival, I dropped off my luggage at the accommodation and headed straight to the center of Ireland for a pint of Guinness. Ireland was my first home outside my country, and I always remember it fondly.

This is the Ha'penny Bridge in the heart of Dublin
This is the Ha'penny Bridge in the heart of Dublin

Day 1: Killarney

A long road trip across Ireland until reaching the opposite side of the country. Along the way, we visited several castles.

Cahir Castle, beautiful and full of history
Cahir Castle, beautiful and full of history

Day 2: Landmarks

During the drive we stopped for meals at different places and saw many natural attractions.

Dunquin Cliffs, truly breathtaking
Dunquin Cliffs, truly breathtaking

Day 3: London

I feel a strong connection with London, I love it. I’ve visited many times, and there’s always something to do there. Of course, the Underground stations are stunning. I’m a big fan.

Old Street Station in London
Old Street Station in London

Day 4: Warner Bros. Studios

A day filled with food, museums, and landmarks. London makes it easy to enjoy yourself, there’s always something to offer.

Weasleys' house at Warner Bros. Studio
Weasleys' house at Warner Bros. Studio

Day 5: Bruges

We took a train to Belgium (it was my first time in the country) and stayed in Bruges, a city close to Brussels. I’ll just say it’s stunning, without a doubt the highlight of my trip.

View of the Groenerei canal
View of the Groenerei canal

Day 6: Brussels

A very beautiful city, almost like a fairy tale. The funniest part was that my friends got interviewed on a local TV channel . Crazy!

Charming Belgian alleyways
Charming Belgian alleyways

Day 7: Paris

France is a country of contrasts (at times I love it, at other times not so much) but it’s undeniably beautiful.

Louvre from the inside
Louvre from the inside

Day 8: Taking it easy

The last day was very hot, so we kept it chill: relaxing, eating well, and visiting a museum.

Some flower-decorated buildings in Paris
Some flower-decorated buildings in Paris

Day 9: Return

The final day was a time for reflection, and I didn’t take a photo. I came back home exhausted, I think I need a vacation from my vacation.

It was a very intense trip: several cities, lots of food, and plenty of fun. I want to thank my friends who took the time to plan some activities and host us. I think the best part of the trip was being able to spend time with them.