Travel Advice from an Abrasive Millenial
I made this departure flight thanks to TSA allowing me through security with 24 individual tequila, Baileys, and rum pocket shots. They were sealed, 3oz, clear bottles packed in a clear plastic bag, pulled out with my toiletries, because loop holes are everywhere and it is my job as a middle child to exploit them.
For my very first trip abroad, I stayed in Dublin for a week with two friends who were also figuring out this whole ‘travel while broke’ thing with me. It was not glamorous: we packed multiple boxes of meal bars so we would only have to buy dinner (and drinks. mostly drinks), wore the same three outfits for a week, and took public transportation everywhere.
This was my ~maiden voyage~ flying to mainland Europe, because even analogies about ships crossing oceans must somehow reference women and ~coitus~
If I could change anything, I would’ve skipped Nice and gone straight from Paris to Florence to spend more time in either city. The French Riviera is beautiful, but is more of its own separate vacation. Overall, France and Italy are super ugly and you probably shouldn’t go.
This was our 10 day itinerary from Athens, Ia, and Rhodes. The Greeks may or may not think that they are the creators of modern civilization as we know it, but if they keep stuffing my face with pita bread I’ll definitely keep my mouth shut about it.
Greece in 10 days: Obviously you can add and subtract whatever days or destinations you like from this. The take-away should be that Athens will end up being your central hub for everything regardless of where you want to go, remember to bring your student ID for discounts, and get your ass to Meteora.