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Europe TOP 3 Places to Visit - Top Destinations After One Year Full-Time Travel

Brian and Carrie
Brian and Carrie
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👁️ 79K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 22:35

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After one year of full-time travel, the creators reflect on their experiences across eight different countries to identify their favorite destinations. They begin by discussing their time in Spain, noting that while Valencia offered great transit and beaches, they found the locals somewhat unfriendly. In contrast, they highly recommend Alicante for its beach community and affordable day trips, and Sevilla for its incredible history and walkability. Moving outside the Schengen area, they describe Montenegro as a beautiful but quiet winter destination and Albania as a place with fantastic food and kind people, despite challenges with grocery stores and transportation. In Greece, they express surprise at how affordable groceries were in Santorini, though they noted the island can be windy and crowded. Their journey continues to Portugal, where they fell in love with the Algarve region due to its climate and welcoming atmosphere, and Romania, where they embraced a faster travel pace to see multiple locations. They conclude by ranking their top three places to return to: number three is Spain, number two is Romania, and their number one choice is the Algarve in Portugal. Looking ahead, they plan to visit Southeast Asia and eventually Central America.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we have been traveling now for a year we left back in September 2021 ultimately with the goal of finding a location where we could see ourselves settling down longer term

we absolutely love Santorini it was absolutely beautiful it was a great place to be for a month

the number two place for us which probably won't be any surprise either is Romania we definitely know we are going to return to Romania

our number one location is the Algarve Portugal yeah yeah we just you know we absolutely we loved it

Creator's Tips & Advice

At least spend a few days in Santorini to explore the whole island, not just the cruise ship stops.
Consider visiting the Algarve in Portugal for its ideal climate, gorgeous beaches, and welcoming atmosphere.
Be aware that transportation in Albania and Romania may have challenges, but buses are affordable and functional.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Feeling isolated in Saranda, AlbaniaConsider the proximity to airports or ferries for emergency access.
Crowds and cruise ships in SantoriniVisit in the off-season for fewer crowds and lower costs.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the top three places to visit in Europe after a year of full-time travel?
QWhat did the creators like and dislike about each country they visited?
QHow has their travel style evolved over the past year?

Port Highlights

Alicante4½ Happy Bacon
Santorini3½ Happy Bacon
Valencia1 Happy Bacon
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