Many people have been asking me about my plan/itinerary for my upcoming adventure. I am going to be traveling for about ten months, spending the majority of my time in Spain. However, since I'll be in the neighborhood ;), I decided to check out a few other notable European cities before I make my way into Madrid. Here I will map out the first 30 days of my pre-Spain journey! In this post I will only briefly show you my stops, my route and some links to a few of the places where I'm staying. Hopefully, as I proceed on my adventures, I can keep you in the loop on what I see and experience! So here we go! I depart Saturday, August 23rd!
Stop #1 Edinburgh, Scotland
Adios California, hello Scotland! Click HERE to see where I'm staying in Scotland! I'm really excited for my time in Edinburgh. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is taking place during my stay. This is the largest arts festival in the world and takes place every August in Scotland's capital city. HEAVEN!
Stop #2 Dublin, Ireland
Next, I fly to Dublin! Click HERE to see where I'm staying in Dublin. I'm so excited to see Ireland and I already have a musical pub crawl planned, as well as a bus tour to the countryside where P.S. I Love You and Braveheart were filmed!
Stop #3 London, England
On to London, Cheerio! My dear friend Erin will be meeting me in London. I can't wait to explore with her! Click HERE to see our cute flat in Soho!
Stop #4 Paris, France
Erin and I will make our way to Paris via the Chunnel. This is a tunnel that lies beneath the English Channel, connecting England to France. The Chunnel train travels at 186 mph. Click HERE to see where Erin and I are staying in Paris!
Stop #5 Nice, France
On to the South of France, where we'll explore Nice, Monaco, Provence, etc. Click HERE to see where we are staying in Nice! After thirteen days of traveling together, I say goodbye to Erin on September 12th.
Stop #6 Cannes, France
I simply couldn't be in Nice (only a 22 minute train ride from Cannes) and not pop over to the infamous city that boasts the film festival. I'll spend two nights in Cannes exploring, and possibly just laying on the beach. Click HERE to see my little studio in Cannes.
Stop #7 Aix en Provence, France
From Cannes, I will take a train through Marseille to the quaint town of Aix en Provence. I learned about this sweet town watching a Rick Steve's show and I was simply tickled by the history and charm of this bustling little village. I cannot wait to see it in person! Click HERE to see my apartment in Aix en Provence. Also, click HERE for a NY Times article capturing the loveliness of Aix.
Stop #8 Bordeaux, France
How could I possibly be in France without experiencing some of the greatest wine regions in the world? I will take a train six hours across France to the wine region of Bordeaux, where I will reside for three nights.
Stop #9 San Sebastián, Spain
My final stop before heading to Madrid is in a coastal city called San Sebastian, in the Bay of Biscay, very near the France border. This city has a picturesque shoreline and plenty of history. Click HERE to see where I'll be staying in San Sebastian!
Finally, on September 21st, I will make my way to Madrid where my sojourn in Spain awaits! I will also be making my way into Portugal, and even Africa! I am excited and a little nervous, but my mind and heart are wide open to new adventures and experiences! I hope you'll follow along! xo
Oh my goodness. This is so exciting! What an adventure. Remind me what you will be doing in Spain. Please write plenty.
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