Hey everyone,... so I was incredibly fortunate to have had the experience of travelling last year to Portugal, Spain and Italy. I want to go back for maybe 4-5 weeks again but would love to add on a couple more Countries this time. Any thoughts? I prefer hot/warm locations this time. last time I spent 90% of my time in cathedrals but this time I would like more beach time maybe 50/50 I love architecture, history and exploring. any thoughts recommendations would be great.

Greece!

Croatia

Croatia for sure.

greece -- ios, santorini, etc

I need insights regarding where to fly into and easiest -best places to go. I don't want to spend several weeks in one country.

I'm doing Spain and Portugal next week! I have everything planned out but DM any tips?

Are you going solo? I did last year and spent 2 weeks in Lisbon and 2 in Spain Barcelona and Mallorca all amazing. Would love to go back but eager to see other places too. Are you staying in hostels?

Diane Katherine all hostels. Solo except for 2 full days in Seville.
I'm doing Barcelona, Seville, Madrid and Lisbon.
12 days total.

Crystal if you want my tips from those places I'm happy to share with you. I had an absolute wonderful time there I went solo and stayed in Hostels. Are you travelling from Edmonton? Maybe we can connect while our there if it's the same time

Diane Katherine yes I am! I leave sept 23-October 6

Hey Crystal. . I'm looking to leave Edmonton maybe sept 23 or 24th I haven't decided yet lol... I was gone last time for 5.5 weeks and loved every single day of it. I'm excited to go back but also looking forward to seeing other places as I stayed in Lisbon the entire time in Portugal then Barcelona and Mallorca. Then went on to Italy. I want to explore more of Portugal Porto and the Algarve then also in Spain I want to see Seveille, Cordoba, Valencia and maybe Costa Dal Sol. Are you open to connecting when your there? If so PM me your info and perhaps we can connect at some point. I'm quite familiar with Lisbon and Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain

I have done Barcelona and hope to go back for another champions league game

Croatia for beaches

Did you spend any time in Southern Spain? We landed in Malaga aiport but we stayed in Nerja as a home base. We were able to see the dolphins(so many!) in Gibraltar, go up the mountains and check out the bull ring in Rhonda, and head up the coast to Granada. Nerja has a very long stretch of beach and some cool boardwalks. Nice restaurants too.

Croatia!!!!
Dubrovinik, Split, Opatija are all amazing.

Greece and Turkey

Turkey is incredible and must be visited. It might not be the best time, but you can avoid the major cities. Check out Cappadocia (underground cities built in 1800 BC! + cave houses you can stay in + hot air balloons) and Ephesus. Also, stop in Southern France.

Croatia is greatest

Thanks everyone, much appreciated.

I wouldnt go back to where you have been. There are too many cool places to see to go back anywhere. Get a few more trips under your belt then maybe go back to some place you really love. I can tell you from experience, its never as good when you go back.