For my spring break while abroad, I chose a trip that traveled around Europe, visiting 5 different countries and 6 different cities in a span of 10 days. It was a busy, hectic, tiring trip, but I would not trade one minute of it for anything.

I came abroad with a long list of places I wanted to go and landmarks I wanted to visit. Although I am in Europe for an entire semester, there are only so many weekends I can travel, and taking one weekend to visit only one place takes time and costs extra money. This trip allowed me to cross countless items off my bucket list, so it was perfect for me.

On this Euro-trip extravaganza, I traveled to Berlin, Germany; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Brussels, Belgium; Paris, France; Versailles, France, and Barcelona, Spain. Here are my highlights from each place in case you ever find yourself in one of these beautiful cities...

Berlin, Germany:

- Berlin Wall (what remains of it--don't expect a huge wall)

- East Side Gallery

- Holocaust memorial

- Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp (intense, but well worth it)

Amsterdam, Netherlands:

- Rijksmuseum

- I Amsterdam letters

- Heineken Experience (super fun and interactive--highly recommend)

- Anne Frank House/Museum (buy tickets months in advance, they sell out very fast--definitely do if possible)

- Bakers and Roasters (amazing brunch!!!)

Brussels, Belgium:

- Grand Palace

- Waffle Factory (Belgian waffles--10/10 recommend)

- Neuhaus (Belgian truffles--also 10/10 recommend)

Paris, France:

- Eiffel Tower (sparkles for the first 5 minutes of every hour at night)

- Louvre

- Arc de Triomphe

- Notre Dame

- Palais Garnier (in 50 Shades Freed)

Versailles, France;

- Palace of Versailles (Hall of Mirrors is where Kim Kardashian and Kanye had their rehearsal dinner)

Barcelona, Spain:

- Brunch and Cake (BEST brunch ever--must try)

- Park Guell

- La Sagrada Familia

- the beach!!!

I saw so many amazing sights, landmarks, tried new foods, and immersed myself in different cultures. This trip gave me a new perspective on traveling and allowed me to see the similarities and differences between me and people from other countries/cultures. I was able to experience life in other cities and countries, some of which differed greatly to what I have become accustomed to in my temporary home in Florence, Italy. I truly believe that traveling is the best way to learn through the experiences I have had thus far.