Cities to Visit

Paris, France

Paris is the capital city of France and the home to many impressive art and history museums. Travel to Paris is cheap, however the costs upon arrival is somewhat expensive. The city is massive, so a 2-3 day stay is recommended, and the best way to travel is by the metro.

For: Art and architecture lovers, Foodies, and historians

Not for: People who dislike crowds

Must See: Notre Dame, San Chepel, The Louvre, top of the Eiffel tower, canal tour at dusk, arch de triomphe, napoleon's tomb, Musee de Ousse, various museums.

Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona is a large coastal city in Spain that is home to many works of the famous architect Gaudi as well as many museums of art. The food in Spain is of impressive quality, as well as the beaches. The city is very hot in the summer months so pack accordingly.

For: Beach lovers, Architecture lovers, Picasso / Gaudi fans, soccer fans, foodies

Not for: People who dislike heat

Must See: La Sagradia Familia, Casa batillo, Casa Milla, Park Guell Gothic quarter, The Beaches, various art museums, Camp Nou, Santa Maria del Mar, various market places.

Venice, Italy

Venice was the capital of what was once the Venetian empire, now part of Italy, it is known for its canals, and the beautiful architecture that lies above them. The city has excellent seafood based italian dishes. The city of Murano is a short water taxi away, and is also worth visiting for its mind blowing collection of glass blowing studios.

For: Art and glass lovers, middle age historians, architecture lovers, foodies

Not For: people with a poor sense of direction

Must See: Grand Canal, Piazza San Marco, St Marcos Basilica, Mareno, Doges Palace, Bridge of Sighs, Rialto Bridge, Murano, Glass blowing demos in Murano, Boat tours/ gondola, art museums

Rome, Italy

Rome was the former Roman capital and has a seemingly endless amount of beautiful ruins and examples of Roman architecture. It is very hot and crowded in the summer months so be aware of that fact. It is also worth buying any tickets you can ahead of time due to how crowded it is. The best way to get around this city is walking or taxis so sneakers are a good idea.

For: Lovers of ancient history, sculpture lovers

Not For: People who dislike heat, people who dislike crowds, People who dislike being outside/walking

Must see: Colosseum, Roman Baths, Vatican, Trevi Fountain, St. Peters Basilica,Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, Castel Sant’Angelo, Capitoline Hill, Circus Maximus, Roman Forum

Florence, Italy

Florence was a former city state and one of the birthplaces of the Renaissance. It is home to gorgeous examples of Renaissance architecture and Renaissance era art, including Michelangelo's “David”. Outside the city is a wonderful wine country that offers an excellent opportunity to taste various Italian wines.

For: Art lovers, wine lovers, foodies

Not for: People who dislike heat, People who dislike walking

Must Sees: Florence Cathedral, Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, Winery Tour, Palazzo Pitti, Palazzo Vecchio, Santa Croce, Galleria dell'Accademia

Athens, Greece

Athens is the Capital of Greece and is home to some of the most impressive ancient ruins in the world. The city is extremely hilly so taking the bus or cabs to get around is recommended. Athens is very cheap to live in however it is an issue getting there for cheap, so it is advised to plan any trips to greece as early as possible.

For: lovers of ancient history and Greek art

Not For: People who are picky about hostels, people who dislike dirty cities

Must Sees: Dionysos theatre, Parthenon, National Archeology Museum, Acropolis Museum, Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Erechtheion, Ancient Agora, Hephaestus Temple, Other Ruins

Amsterdam, Holland

Amsterdam is the capital of Holland and is known as the “Venice of the North” this city is rich in canals and beautiful north european coastal architecture. It is home to many art museums including some dedicated to Rembrant and Van Gogh. This city is best traveled by bike, as there are designated bike paths all through the metropolitan areas.

For: art lovers, people looking for nightlife, and maritime history enthusiasts

Not for: dislike too much walking

Must See: Heineken Experience, Ann Franks house, Red Light District, Central Station, Prostitution Museum, Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum, Royal Palace of Amsterdam

St. Petersburg, Russia

If you plan ahead of time and purchase a Russian entry visa, a great place to visit is St. Petersburg. This city is home to many examples of one of a kind architecture and some beautiful residences of the Russian royal family before the Red Revolution. This city is best traveled by cab, however be very cautious when negotiating with Russian cabbies because they will sometimes try to cheat you out of money. Also be aware that this city is very heavily populated by pickpockets.

For: Architecture lovers, people interested in soviet society, art lovers, foodies

Not for: people without visas bought ahead of time, people unused to traveling abroad, People who dislike the cold

Must See: Hermitage Museum, Boat tour, Peterhof Palace, Winter Palace, Petergof, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Church of the Savior on Blood, Peter and Paul Fortress

Dublin, Ireland

Dublin is the capital of Ireland, and is home to many great examples of old medieval architecture. It has a rather astonishing amount of pubs, so if you love beer than this is the city for you. The city also has many impressive museums and old churches. The city is more or less walkable, although busses and cabs can be taken if so desired.

For: Beer lovers, architecture lovers, english history enthusiasts

Not for: People who dislike going to pubs

Must See: Guinness Factory, Pub Crawl, Dublin Castle, Trinity College, Christ Church, Museum of Ireland, Jameson Distillery, St. Patrick's Cathedral

Santorini , Greece

Santorini is a volcanically active Greek Island, home to some of the greatest beaches in the world. The Greek people are extremely friendly and love to party, so nightlife here is abundant. Tours take you in and around the volcanoes, and are well worth your time. The island is also famous for its multi-colored beaches (black, pink, and white). The most enjoyable way to travel around Greek Islands is to rent mopeds while touring the island.

For: Beach lovers, People interested in natural beauty, People looking for nightlife

Not For: People uncomfortable with nudity

Must See: Akrotiri, Theraisa, Nea Kameni, Imerovigli, Ancient Thera, Red Beach, Museum of Thera, Santorini Caldera