Greece

I’ve always found myself enchanted by the mesmerizing beauty that is Greece. The hillside villages, divine waters and rich enchanting history captivates me. Getting the opportunity to travel to this country is at the top of my bucket list.

During my schooling, I was always learning about the Greek gods and goddesses and the amazing stories that partner with them. I was entranced by these stories and wanted to know more. Getting to see where these stories originated and took place would be right up my alley. The shrines throughout the country that are dedicated to these heroes and heroines would be amazing to see; Along with all the ancient artifacts and landmarks. Plus Greece is the birth place of the Olympics which I think adds to cool factor of this country.

People are constantly posting pictures of Greece on Instagram, Facebook and other social networks, sharing the beauty of the country. I know these pictures are great, but getting to see and experience the country first hand would be utterly amazing.

Switzerland

If you’re looking to go on a trip to somewhere that’s rich in beauty and nature, then I would definitely have to suggest going to Switzerland. During the trip where my parent and I went to London, we also got to spend some time in three different cities in Switzerland. First we traveled to Lausanne, which is on the shores of Lake Geneva. Lausanne is actually right across the lake from Evian, France, where Evian Springs water is made. I actually got to spend a day in Evian, which is rich in shopping, dining and casinos. It was beautiful of course, but back to Switzerland. In Lausanne, we decided to go on an old-time vintage tour boat from the early 1900s up the pristine blue, green waters of Lake Geneva. It was an enchanting boat ride full of scenic beauty. After our boating extravaganza we opted for walks along the Lake side. Flowers were at our every look and turn. The people were so amazingly friendly and helpful with suggesting where we should go. After several days on the Lake side and wondering around the city limits, we were onto our next destination.

Next was Locarno. We took a train up the mountains and were able to see vineyards, little farm houses and all kinds of animals. It was probably my favorite train ride of my entire European trip because of all the things there were to see. Locarno is located on Lake Maggiore and by the Swiss Alps. This city has heavy Italian influences, so were able to have some authentic Italian cuisine during our stay. Of course the sights were captivatingly beautiful like everywhere else in Switzerland.  

Lastly we traveled to Zurich, which is the nation’s largest city and one of the world’s leading financial centers. There have been many surveys that state that Zurich has the best quality of life and is the wealthiest city in Europe. So this place already has a lot going for them. I remember after arriving in Zurich, we walked from the train station to our hotel. That train station was the most beautiful one I’ve ever seen; so intricate and massive. So we walked across the long bridge to get to our hotel. My dad and I had lunch at the café that was under our hotel and sat outside and enjoyed the lovely day. We only stayed in Zurich for one night, but it was a great end to our travels in Switzerland.

There are some things in life that are so beautiful you can’t put into words to capture and describe the essence of a place. Switzerland is just that; go see for yourself!