In fact, I am going on a sneaky city getaway to Milan in a few days – by the time you are reading this, I will have already come back, hopefully with a bit of a tan and some great food in my stomach. And if the dates of this city break are sounding a bit too close to the exam season to you, then you are completely right, I should be stuck behind a computer screen writing out my thousands+ words essays, but how could I have said no to a few-day trip to Italy instead?
All that said, I am currently struggling to type up as many of the words for these (lovely) essays as possible. All the while planning even more traveling, this time after the exam season.
My friend and I are in the midst of finalising travel plans for our Greek adventure. Mamma Mia inspired, with a glass of wine in Greece guaranteed, and currently itching to finally pack the bags. The plan is clear: visit Athens, two Greek islands, swim in the sea and get sunburnt (in my case as I am somewhat of an expert in this department).
This was always going to make it onto our list.
We are first planning to spend two nights in Athens, this is a must have if like me you have been a history girlie all your life. When we started planning this, I turned to my friend and said: ‘Whatever we do, we have to visit at least one historical museum’ – because what better place than the city which has (in various forms) stood for thousands of years? Acropolis, Parthenon, and the Plaka neighbourhood are of course also on the list.
Right after Athens, we are taking the ferry onto our first island, Naxos. Known for its lovely beaches, beautiful villages and its potential for some fun outdoors activities, this was always going to make it onto our list. Some of our non-negotiables that we have to partake in, are a nice bike ride or a hike in the nature here, as that was one of the things most recommended, and then of course spending the majority of our time by the sea. Oh, and my friend’s must-do, jumping off a cliff. (For my mum reading this, it shall be a cliff in a safe area, trialled by many others before us, to avoid any unfortunate injuries befalling us).
After Naxos, we are running away (by another ferry) to its neighbouring island, Paros. This island is mostly recommended for its lively villages and beautiful Greek-authentic neighbourhoods. Whilst Naxos is consisting of more beaches and outdoorsy activities, Paros is the one to go to for some shopping and partying. Because, when in Greece, you have to party just like the cast of Mamma Mia!