Category: Europe
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Gracie’s Guide to Paris, France
In my mind, Paris is and always will be a symbol of fashion, prestige, elegance, and style. Both my trips to Paris proved that right! Paris is a MASSIVE city full of so much culture. Honestly, it’s a bit overwhelming. How do you pick what to do when there’s so many freaking options? A family…
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Gracie’s Guide to the South of France: Nice, Antibes, Eze, Monaco
The French Riviera. A stunning, illustrious place known simply as “the South of France.” An area so beautiful, so famous, that it can hold this title. My family and I had an Airbnb located centrally in Nice and traveled to the neighboring towns of Antibes, Eze, and Monaco. I actually preferred the smaller towns to…
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Gracie’s Stunning Guide to Stockholm, Sweden ( on a Budget )
Stockholm, Sweden. This was my first time in Scandinavia and I was amazed. Even though I visited in late October when it gets dark at 4pm, I still had the best time exploring this incredibly sleek, modern city. The fall foliage was stunning, the Swedish people were so kind (and also stunning lol), and my…
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Gracie’s Guide to Bruges, Belgium ( on a Budget )
Bruges, Belgium. A popular destination amongst Europeans, I had never even heard of this tiny town in northwest Belgium until I was studying abroad in Luxembourg. Bruges is a gothic fairytale. It is a small, cozy city with a slow pace of life. A beautiful canal lazily flows through the cobblestone streets, passing breweries and…
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Gracie’s Stunning Guide to Interlaken, Switzerland (on a Budget)
Interlaken, Switzerland. Nestled in the gorgeous Swiss Mountains, my surreal visit to Interlaken and its surrounding highland towns of Lauterbrunnen, Mürren, and Gimmelwald was absolute bliss. I was expecting unreal beauty from this place, but to be there in person was a true spiritual experience. The one downside is the expensive cost of everything. But…
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Gracie’s Guide to Salzburg and Innsbruck, Austria (on a Budget)
Ah, Austria. How do you describe Austria? How do you catch a cloud and pin it down? Visiting Austria is like floating on cloud 9. The breathtaking alps and kind locals add an ultimate cozy factor to this magical country. My friends and I started in Salzburg then took a day trip to Innsbruck. Salzburg…
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Gracie’s Guide to Metz, France (on a Budget)
Metz, a small city tucked in northeastern France, was a weekend out of an award-winning indie film. If you have a day to spare while traversing around France, visit this place. We saw multiple people strolling around the beautiful city carrying baguettes sticking out of tote bags … need I say more? From contemporary art…
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Gracie’s Guide to Berlin, Germany (on a Budget)
Hello, I am back and ready to share tips on the colossal cultural hub that is Berlin. I spent a week in this amazing place, and through exploring I gained some knowledge on Germany’s spectacular capital that I am bursting to share. If you’re questioning whether to visit this major world city, do it! The…
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Gracie’s Guide to Porto, Portugal (on a Budget)
Hello everyone! Gracie here. As a first time Porto, Portugal visitor (on a student’s budget), I scavenged Pinterest blogs and asked seasoned Porto natives for the best cheap, fun recommendations in Porto. I was not disappointed! My friends and I spent three days in the beautiful Porto and did a mix of adventurous and relaxing…