Another year and another adventure has passed. In some respects Eurotrip 2.0 was better than last year and in others it wasn't. It's definitely hard to compare the two considering last year we had no expectations whilst this year there was a slight pressure to eclipse it. Firstly, I'd say that no matter where you go for how long it's a privilige to travel and see a completely different life, that in itself is an adventure and certainly something I'll carry on doing for life.
There were certainly more twists and turns in this trip than last, for example being stuck in a little place called Chambery was possibly the lowest point of the trip yet it was just one of those obstacles that life throws at you, how were we to know that Italian rail workers would be on strike when we wanted to go to Milan. Yet, the setbacks simply make the comebacks that little better, even when we couldn't find a night out in Milan every other place made up for it namely, Budapest and Krakow.
No matter how hard it rains or if you're too stubborn to pay 30 euros for a room there's always something to look forward to, for example bathing in hot springs in Budapest or a tram crawl in Krakow or even going to watch Hertha Berlin at the Olympic stadium even if the standard of football wasn't the best. All I know is that I'll never be bored of travelling and I'll never give up exploring.
On a side note, I'd just like to say that if some ofmy youtube videos reach over 100 or if this blog reaches 3000 views then I shall release an exclusive clip of Chris Loftus in his drunken state that will reveal a side that we've all known was there but for some of you have never seen it.
The plans for next year are plentiful, another Eurotrip? Or possibly a visit to the Far East, everyone rages about Thailand and Vietnam and after a few friends have been it's definitely a possibility. Plus, I've always wanted to do Camp America as you get the opportunity to travel after, even if it means I go solo and meet random people to go travelling with. Beyond that, the Northern lights, Machu Picchu and Amazon rainforest are just three places I want to go the latter most importantly because who knows how long it will be there.
I know I ramble on about hopes and dreams of travelling afar and a part of mean wishes I could just be a travel writer, but I'd like to just take a minute out of the mayhem in my head and dedicate this post to Thomas Browne an old school friend from little school who tragically lost his life whilst I was away. It's scary that someone your own age can be snatched away like that and my heart and thoughts go out to all his family and those around him. I know the pain and heartache of losing those around you and although it comes to us all, he was certainly too young to leave us.
So, if you're ever sat there complaining how you can't get abroad and enjoy the sun then just take a minute and think how lucky we are to just experience the familiar surroundings about us.
Thanks for reading and keep posted for next summers adventure.
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