Lauren Stewart

adventures of a life enthusiast

Lauren Stewart

I am embarking on the trip of a lifetime. 5 weeks to explore Spain, France, Italy, Czech Republic, Amsterdam and anywhere in between!



Europe » Netherlands July 19th 2009

Hello all, Its very strange that my trip is coming to an end so soon! I cant think about it because it makes me depressed and I am totally already planning/plotting ways to return next year! I am gonna attempt to put up a bunch of pics now. Some of Rome, Paris, Berlin and the past two days in the dam! I am out of the hostel and now CouchSurfing with Eveline in Amsterdam! I met her when she was roadtripping across the US several months ago! She's been great and today we are seeing Harry Potter!!!! So pics on this isn't working! I will try to put them up on Facebook!... read more

Europe » Germany » Berlin » Berlin July 14th 2009

So Paris with Ash and her fam was awsome! The first night we went to the eiffel tower to see it lit up. Being infront of something that famous was surreal and the view of Paris at night is unforgetable! The next day we went to Notre Dame and took pictures like huntch backs and the Arch of Triumph (insert correct french word here) where the Tomb of the unknown solider is. That night Ash, her sister Alyssa and I went to a club that was too much fun! Everywhere I go Michael Jackson is the main thing played and it is super fun! Next day we went to the Lourve were the awesome-ness was overwhelming. Saw the famous statues of Cupid, Aphrodite and so so much more. Note to Bree: that sculpture head we drew ... read more

Europe » France July 13th 2009

Paris with Ash was amazing! Tomorrow I am going to Berlin where the internet will be free so I will write qbout it then and post pics!... read more

Europe » Italy July 8th 2009

So Rome has been amazing so far. There is so much to see and it is such a fast paced city that I got super swept up in all the excitment. So that plus phone complications caused a bit of a panic back home and I am deeply sorry for all who worried! Vatican cuty was more than I could every imagine. My favorite parts were all the beautiful religious paintings in the museum, the ancient maps of the world and St. Peters. St. Peters was ASTOUNDING! You truely feel Jesus's presence in there! I practically bathed in the holy water and went into the chapel to pray. Somehow it is silent inside the chapel despite the buzz of the main church and praying along side the nuns was awesome, in the true definition of the ... read more

Europe » Italy July 5th 2009

So I made it to Roma! Tomorrow I am going on a walking tour to see all of ancient Rome! Very excited, my first actual tour in Europe! Rome is worth it! Then Tuesday I will see the Vatican! I put up tons of pictures on my facebook, so anyone can search me on there and see them! Love you all! Ciao!... read more

Europe » Italy July 4th 2009

Susie is the best host ever! I went to a real Italian parties with her last night and it was ridic amounts of fun! At first, no one was talking to me, but once everyone got drunk there English was pouring out! The love my "American accent"!!! The boys are cute and he girls are so nice. So far, Italy has definatley won the award for nicest, friendliest, and most helpful people! Some of my blogs are out of order now because I realized I have been saving them and not publishing them! But my trip has gone, Barcelona, Montpellier/Vias, Nice, Monaco, Cannes, Cinque Terre, Verona, Venice and now Parma! Feels like I have been travelling a lifetime but it hasnt even been 3 weeks. I dont want it to end, wish I could stay all ... read more
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Europe » Italy July 2nd 2009

I have 15 minutes till the pool at my hostel (camp ground) in Venice opens. Staying in a sweet bungalo! Went to Verona yesterday, where Romeo and Juliet takes place, so amazing! Today= venice. Tomorrow I am on my way to Parma to see SUSIE!!!! Verona looks like a movie set, like its not real! Went to "Romeo" and "Juliets" house and tomb. Very beautiful and there is homage to them everywhere! So far, in Italy, I have eaten Pizza and Gelato everyday! Its tooooooo good. This Camp ground (camp jolly if you wanna check it out on HostelWorld) is really cool. There ia a restaurant, grocery store, night club and huge pool. Lots of yound people and yesterday was Canada day so we partied with a bunch of Canadians and I woke up with a ... read more

Europe » Italy June 29th 2009

Cinque Terre is so amazing. Like insanely beautiful. Yesterday we did the first three villages then trekked it down this crazy mountain to a beach. It took us like 45 minutes threw intense bamboo and steep mountains then made it to the bluest water I have ever seen. Like turquoise. Turned out the beach was a nude beach! So funny, but we had to swim because we were so beat from the hike! That is when we met Maurizano and Grazialo! Two very naked Italian men who wanted to hang with us, luckily we got rid of them. Today we finished the last leg and it was by far the most beautiful and the most difficult. My battery in the camera died yesterday and today my memory card was full. :( So alot of pics are ... read more




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