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21 Places I Visited Before Turning 21

I've been busy checking out this world in my short 21 years!

Lacey N Sullivan

Aug 28, 2017

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I've been busy in my 21 years on this earth. I love to travel and I encourage everyone to do it whenever they get the chance. Here are 21 places I had the privilege to visit before I turned 21!

1. Rome, Italy

There is so much history in the city of Rome! I have been privileged enough to visit more than once, and every time I have loved it!

2. Athens, Greece

Greece is by far one of my favorite countries to visit. It just so happens we were present in Athens in 2011 when the riots began in the streets!

3. Naples, Italy

Naples, Italy, home of Pompeii. Pictures don't do it justice whatsoever. The view of the volcano while walking through the preserved city is absolutely gorgeous.

4. Corfu, Greece

Corfu is just one more reason Greece has my heart. It is by far the coolest island I have had the privilege to spend time on!

5. Lake Tahoe, Nevada/California

If you are someone who likes to ski, you must visit Tahoe!

6. Paris, France

It's said to be the most romantic city to visit! There are so many things to see in Paris like the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and Versailles!

7. Barcelona, Spain

I would visit Barcelona 100 times over. If you've never heard of Antoni Gaudi, Park Guell, or the Sagrada Familia, you must Google them all and then plan your trip to Barcelona!

8. Cozumel, Mexico

I was privileged enough to make a stop in Cozumel during a cruise several years ago. If you like snorkeling and want to see some cool fish I highly recommend you sign up for that excursion!

9. Madrid, Spain

Madrid, Spain's central capital. Madrid was the last stop on my most recent trip to Europe. There are many sights, some pretty amazing food, and great shopping

10. Toledo, Spain

We Americans have all heard of Toledo, Ohio, and although I've never been, I don't believe it could possibly be as breathtaking as Toledo, Spain!

11. Nice, France

I promise it's not read as nice, it's pronounced "niece." It is quite a fun place to stick your feet into the Mediterranean and do some shopping!

12. Stuttgart, Arkansas

Stuttgart, Arkansas is the rice and duck capital of the world. Although it's not exciting to most, it is quite exciting for avid hunters like myself!

13. Collioure, France

I really wish I could've spent more time in the neat town of Collioure. It's just how people imagine a small city on the ocean in Europe with side streets cars can't drive down and huge markets in the middle of town on the weekends!

14. Istanbul, Turkey

Nothing at all against Turkey, but I do not see a second visit in my near future. It was a cool place to visit with a lot of history, though!

15. Waco, Texas

Yes, I totally fan girled and went to Magnolia Market!

16. San Gimignano, Italy

Wine country! Although I was too young to appreciate wine when I was there, it is still quite a beautiful city to visit!

17. Dominican Republic

My first exposure to topless beaches at a young age......yikes!

18. Austin, Texas

I believe the saying goes "Keep Austin weird!" I loved Austin and its extremely cool atmosphere!

19. Katakolon (Olympia), Greece

I love the Olympics, so visiting the spot where it all began was a very cool experience!

20. Key West, Florida

I believe I've been to Key West twice, and both times I very much enjoyed the small ocean town vibes!

21. Orlando, Florida

The only reason anyone goes to Orlando is Disney World, right? I have to say though, Disney has some of the most amazing fireworks you will ever see!

I've been very blessed to travel this country and parts of Europe in my short 21 years! Soak up what mother nature, history, and man has given us! It is quite the amazing world out there.

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21 Places I Visited Before Turning 21

I've been busy checking out this world in my short 21 years!

1. Rome, Italy

2. Athens, Greece

3. Naples, Italy

4. Corfu, Greece

5. Lake Tahoe, Nevada/California

6. Paris, France

7. Barcelona, Spain

8. Cozumel, Mexico

9. Madrid, Spain

10. Toledo, Spain

11. Nice, France

12. Stuttgart, Arkansas

13. Collioure, France

14. Istanbul, Turkey

15. Waco, Texas

16. San Gimignano, Italy

17. Dominican Republic

18. Austin, Texas

19. Katakolon (Olympia), Greece

20. Key West, Florida

21. Orlando, Florida

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

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It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

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We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

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All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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