Amazing Travel Experiences to Have on Every Continent
by Tori Danforth,
Europe has traditionally been the most popular place to study abroad for U.S. students and for good reason. This continent offers the best of everything: striking historical sights that are hundreds, even thousands of years old, modern cities with limitless attractions and activities, a variety of delicious food, and all of the amenities of home. I love Europe for numerous reasons, but mainly because it’s so easy to visit multiple countries in a short period of time. I once woke up and had the best waffles of my life in Belgium, had lunch and spent the day exploring in Amsterdam, and made it back to my home in Germany in time for a late dinner! There’s no other continent that you can do this on, which is why Europe is chock-full of incredible experiences to be had. Here are five to get you started!
1. Become a certified gladiator in Rome. I have to say I was a little skeptical when my mom signed me up to do this at Gruppo Storico Romano on a family trip a few years back, however, this turned out to be one of the coolest things I’ve ever done! Plus, it never fails to shock people when I tell them that I am in fact a trained gladiator with a certificate to prove it.
2. Camping in the Swiss Alps (or Skydiving or BASE jumping off them if you’re really brave!). Camping Jungfrau in Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland is one of the best places for both.
3. Take a dip in one of Iceland’s famous geothermal pools. Landmannalaugar and Laugarvallalaug are popular all-natural choices, and of course the famous Blue Lagoon is another great option.
4. Exploring hidden beaches of the Algarve. Some are … See more…