Traveling is something that is a big part of my family and is something that is very special to us. We have pictures in our house of everywhere we have been, so it’s like walking down memory lane when you see a picture on the wall. In every picture there is a memory we can laugh and talk about. The places I have visited with my family have always been incredible trips, so it was hard to pick out some of my favorite places I've been. My family's favorite quote is "Eat well and travel often" and I believe in all the places we've visited we've done just that!
1. Mykonos, Greece
Mykonos is definitely my favorite place that I have ever visited, I would go back there in a heartbeat. Everything about it is a dream from the ice blue water that doesn't even look real, to the restaurant that overlooks the water. We got to eat at the restaurant that overlooked the water and we ate some of the best food and desserts. What was even better about this trip is my brother, cousins, and I got to go in a giant tube that got pulled around by a boat in the Mediterranean Sea. It is still a memory I look back on often and to this day was one of the best experiences I have ever had!
2. Santorini, Greece
Santorini is everything one could imagine. This was one of my favorite places I have visited with my family from the shops, to every shade of blue that is on the street, and to the buildings that overlook the blue water. I could go back to Santorini still love it and spend hours there. Also, I made it a goal to get a gyro while in Greece because what's better than eating a Greek dish while in Greece!
3. Capri, Italy
This is one beautiful place in Italy where the water is as blue as any water can get. One of the greatest things to visit if you ever go to Capri is the Blue Grotto. This is where the water is so blue it looks like it could be glass. To get to the cave you have to take a boat and then to get into the cave you have take smaller boats. It's fun because your "boat driver" sings in Italian. Sometimes you're even allowed to jump into the water, unfortunately we weren't allowed to, but it was still just as fun and beautiful.
4. Seville, Spain
This was a place full of culture, vibrant colors, and flamenco dancers. My mom and I went to go visit my sister who was studying in Seville for a semester. She took us to her favorite restaurants, the square where all the shopping happens, and even a place to find some good gelato. We visited the famous chapel that was beautiful and we got a taste of Spain when we ate paella for dinner.
5. Alaska
Just like Montana, Alaska was peaceful and full of nature. My family and I were able to go whale watching and it was amazing to see these creatures so close in person. We also took a train ride that went all the way to the peak of the mountain and we were able to see beautiful land where parts of it were covered in snow. Some of the scenery we saw looked like it could have been a painting. In general it was a peaceful and relaxing train ride.
6. London, England
This is one cool place because it feels like you're in New York because of all the different cultures and food you can eat, but the accents are much better. I'm also a big Harry Potter fan so of course I made my way down to King Cross Station to get my picture taken in front of the famous cart going into the brick wall. Let's say it was definitely worth the wait. We also saw Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and we got to go on The London Eye!
7. Rome, Italy
Getting to live the life of Lizzie McGuire was fun even though I didn't get mistaken for a pop star. However, getting to see the Colosseum and standing in a piece of history you're use to just reading about in textbooks left me amazed. What also left me amazed was the amount of good food and dessert one could eat in a couple of days.
8. Washington DC
This was another place that was regular for my family to visit since my grandparents lived there. We did all the museums and many historic tours, but each time they got better. Plus when we were in Maryland we got to eat what they're known for which is blue crabs!
9. Rosemary Beach, Florida
My family comes here often and every time we come it gets better, there is always something new to see. Plus what's better than spending time in the sun on the beach where your only worry is making sure you don't get sunburn. Also, there is something about the beach that makes you forget about all the worries in your life.
10. New York City, New York
There is nothing better than getting feel like Gossip Girl for a little bit as you walk through the Upper East Side of NYC and even snag a picture on the Met Steps. New York is always a fun trip because getting to experience the real feel of a Broadway show is something else, but the museums are also incredible too. One time my family and I went to the Met Museum and the theme was fashion so we got to see fashion from around the world. Not to mention the shopping in New York couldn't get any better!
11. Glacier Park, Montana
I was pretty young when my family and I visited here, but it was still such a beautiful and peaceful place to visit. I remember being so amazed that there was still snow on the mountains even though it was July. We got to go on a lot of adventures on this trip, we went whitewater rafting along with going on hikes, and getting to see some animals close up you wouldn't normally see on a daily basis.
