It was time to head back to Los Angeles and say goodbye to Europe. After almost an entire day of travel, I was finally home.

It was my last full day in Rome AND my last full day in Europe. The trip had gone by so quickly. I decided to wake up a bit earlier than usual so I could take advantage of the day.

I started my morning with a photoshoot at the Colosseum right after work. Later in the evening, I headed to Trastevere for drinks and dessert.

I went to get my hair done, noticed a cat colony at an archaeological site across the street, and then stopped by Saint Peter’s Square in Vatican City.

I had a low key day and walked around the city center to grab a late lunch. I went to a popular tiramisu spot near the Trevi Fountain before heading home. 

I took a pasta making class where we handmade two types of pasta and traditional Roman sauces.

I was finally starting to recover from my cold so I explored my local neighborhood before heading to Trastevere for drinks. 

I went to a hillside with panoramic views of Rome and watched the sunset. Afterwards, I tried avocado pizza for dinner. 

I visited the Spanish Steps, got a smoothie and aloe shot to help with my cold, and walked around the city.

I decided to have a relaxing day and catch up on some TV shows. 

My last travel day of the entire trip. I took the train from Florence to Rome and got settled into the Airbnb, the last stop on my European adventure.

I spent my last full day in Florence checking out a vegan restaurant called Flower Burger, listening to a quartet performing on the street, and getting gelato from the oldest shop in the city.

I had a full day and visited Piazzale Michelangelo, Clet Abraham’s studio, and the Uffizi Gallery to see one of Botticelli’s most famous pieces of work.

I took a day trip to visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa, which was about an hour outside of Florence. I climbed to the top for a beautiful view of the city.

I visited the Accademia Gallery and saw Michelangelo’s David, walked around Florence, and got some gelato.

I traveled from Milan to Florence, tackling a long walk from the train station to the Airbnb and my favorite: multiple flights of stairs.

I visited The Last Supper and walked around Piazza Gae Aulenti before heading back to the hostel to work and get ready for my travel day the following morning. 

I had a jam-packed day and visited the Sforzesco Castle, Columns of St. Lawrence, and Niviglio Grande Canal. 

I took a day trip to Lake Como, which is a short train ride away from Milan. I walked around the lake, ate gelato, and enjoyed the beautiful views. 

With a couple hours of sleep, tons of walking, and carrying my luggage up multiple flights of stairs, I made my way from Monte Carlo, Monaco to Milan, Italy.

During my last full day in Monte Carlo, I visited Prince Rainier III’s car collection and walked around Fontvieille.

I spent the day shopping for an F1 jacket and went to Zara. My night ended at the Monte Carlo Casino, where I played the slot machines.

I visited the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, the Prince’s Palace, and saw the most beautiful sunrise. 

I explored Monte Carlo and went to the Monte Carlo Casino, walked down to the port and through various parks, and went grocery shopping.

After taking three different trains, I arrived in Monte Carlo with all my luggage and a bag of wet laundry. A Tesla picked me up at the station and drove me up to my apartment with the most beautiful view.

I had a relaxing day walking around the city before heading to the Eiffel Tower at night. When I got back to the Airbnb, I ran into another snag. Despite the issues at the end, Paris was one of my favorite stops. 

I visited Montmartre, the Tuileries Garden, the pyramid at the Louvre Museum, and ended the day by hitting a huge snag in my trip and future travel plans.

I had another busy day in Paris, visiting Notre Dame, Shakespeare and Company Bookstore, the Pantheon, the restaurant from Emily in Paris, and the Luxembourg Gardens. I went out again that evening and found a great bar near my apartment. 

I visited the Arc de Triomphe, YSL Museum, Pont Alexandre III, and got dinner at a cafe with a beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower. In the evening, I headed to Bastille for a night out. 

I did nothing all day and had a much-needed day of rest.

I was ready to leave Amsterdam and excited to return to Paris for a second time. I attended the Champions League match between PSG and Real Madrid before starting work for the evening. 

On my last day in Amsterdam. I got a fresh stroopwafel at the Albert Cuypmarkt and got the best view of the city from the A’DAM Lookout. I also went on Europe’s highest swing over the edge of the tower.

I visited the Van Gogh Museum and saw a special exhibition about his work The Potato Eaters, questioning whether the piece of artwork was a mistake or not. 

I went on a canal tour, wandered around the Red Light District, and got the best fries in Amsterdam with garlic aioli sauce.

I went to the Rijiksmuseum, ate dinner at Blue Amsterdam with a view of the city, and did a little bit of shopping.

On my first full day in Amsterdam, I visited the Anne Frank House and walked through the canals. I also went to do laundry and ate some great food.

I left Berlin in the morning and headed to the train station. My train to Amsterdam was at 12:34pm and it was a 6.5 hour trip. 

It was my last full day in Berlin. I finally got a table at the restaurant I’d been eyeing the past five days and then went to the Holocaust Memorial. 

I caught golden hour from the top of the Berlin Cathedral, taking in a beautiful panoramic view of the city. I was exhausted, but taking full advantage of my days in Berlin by spacing out my sightseeing and adventures.

It was a rainy day in Berlin but I made the best of it and visited Checkpoint Charlie, the Jewish Museum, and got some good food.

I visited the East Side Gallery to observe the artwork covering the Berlin Wall, went to a vegetarian dumpling place, and got dinner at a German restaurant.

I visited the Brandenburg Gate, walked around the city, and decided to go out to a bar by myself. Everything worked out perfectly and I couldn’t have asked for a better day.

It was a long travel day. After arriving in Berlin, I got food at a vegan restaurant nearby and laid low for the rest of the night.

On my last day in Vienna, I visited an amusement park with a giant ferris wheel overlooking the city. After walking and taking public transport everywhere, I decided it was time to Uber for the day.

Since the first day I arrived in Vienna, I wanted to go ice skating and it was finally the day. I decided to go to the Wiener Eistraum rink.

I decided to check out Café Central, a coffeehouse with live piano music and beautifully decorated walls. I also planned to attend a ballet at the Vienna Opera House later in the evening.

I went to MuseumsQuartier and visited the Leopold Museum, mumok, and the contemporary art museum. I also found a great plant-based restaurant. It was an exhausting, but successful day.

I’m not sure what it is about Austria, but I keep waking up early. It was raining so I decided to grab lunch, go grocery shopping and have a relaxing day.

I hadn’t planned my day out, but went exploring and ended up deciding to visit Belvedere Palace and the museum.

I traveled from Rovinj to Vienna, taking a bus and a train over the course of 12 hours. It was an extremely long travel day, but the adventure was worth it.

I woke up the earliest I’d gotten up on this trip so far and decided that I’d grab a late breakfast before going another adventure to Punta Corrente Park.

I went to Old Town and walked through the cobblestone streets before I ended up on the edge of the water. There were so many different scenic views and I stopped every few seconds to capture it all.

I decided that my next destination would be Rovinj, Croatia. It wasn’t too far from Italy, but it was the perfect little town in a country that I’d wanted to visit for a while.

It was my last full day in Venice and I had a gondola ride booked. I was sad to be leaving. This city really grew on me and I’d definitely like to return again.

I walked around my new favorite area that I’d discovered and grabbed some food at a random little café that I had seen the other day. Right as I was about to start work, the power went out.

I walked through a completely different side of Venice and I loved the area. Everything was bright and colorful, and it seemed like there were less tourists around. I also finally finalized my plans for where I’d visit next.

I visited Piazza San Marco and Basilica de San Marco, taking the water taxi to get there. It had been a fairly cold day, but I felt like I’d done a good job of exploring despite the weather.

I didn’t have any specific destination in mind and planned to simply wander around Venice, so I went to the train station and headed to the island. I ended up walking almost 6 miles, just exploring the city.

Another travel day. After four separate methods of transport, I made it to Venice. It was a long day but I was excited to be in a new city with new things to explore.

I watched Positano and the beach get smaller and smaller as we climbed the mountain to Nocelle. It was a trek, but it was worth the trip. I couldn’t have had a more perfect last full day in Positano.

I had a slight shift in my plans for the day, but this trip is not about stressing over the small things. And I’m glad that I ended up at the beach because the sunset was absolutely beautiful. 

I woke up in the afternoon and wanted to have a relaxing day. My legs were sore from walking up all the stairs the night before and I also needed to do laundry. After work, I watched the sun come up before heading to bed. It was the perfect, relaxing day. 

After walking down multiple flights of stairs, I made it to Spiagga Grande, the main beach in Positano. I knew that I was going to stay in Europe past my flight home on February 17, so I decided to extend my return to March 17 and changed my flight.

I got around 3 hours of sleep, but the excitement of heading to a new place kept me awake. It was going to be a long travel day with two trains and a bus. When I arrived in Positano, the Airbnb was everything that I had hoped it’d be. It was time to relax.

I spent a lot of time figuring out what I’d do during my last full day in Rome. I decided to visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. I also successfully completed a full work week while working in a different timezone.

I finally ordered my first pizza in Italy. I had planned to explore a bit, but after walking a ton over the past week, I was ready to have a chill day. I headed back to the hostel and decided to catch up on my blog posts.

It was a sunny day, so I visited the Pantheon, Piazza Venezia, went shopping, and explored more of the city. It was another successful day of my WFH trip. I’m so glad that I decided to hop on that plane and do this.

After working my first overnight shift in Rome, I slept a full eight hours. It felt good to adjust to this schedule and settle into a rhythm. I went grocery shopping and watched The Lizzie McGuire Movie.

I visited the Colosseum, Spanish Steps, and more before starting my first work shift abroad. Before going to sleep I thought to myself, “Should I delay my return flight home by another month?”

The sun was out and the weather was perfect, so I went exploring when I arrived. I didn’t have any particular destination in mind, so I just turned down the roads that were calling to me.

Am I insane for jetting across the world to work crazy hours without a full plan? Maybe. But I think this is exactly what I’m destined to be doing.