Submitted by Emma Smith the 2024 Spring program in London, England…
Week 11 Blog
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to travel to Nice, France and Monte Carlo, Monaco. Nice, France was so beautiful because it is a beach town with bright blue water and mountains landscaping in the background. We walked all along the streets of Nice and sat on the beach. What was different to me though was that instead of sand at the beach, it was all rocks so it was a little uncomfortable to sit but we managed. There were many rooftop bars and restaurants where you could sit and enjoy the view while trying different French foods and drinks. The next day, we took a 20 minute train ride to Monte Carlo, Monaco. This was my absolute favorite place I have traveled to while studying abroad. Monte Carlo is a rich town filled with luxurious boats, hotels, and restaurants. The clear blue water and yachts were like looking at a picture. We walked around the famous Monte Carlo casino and explored its unique building filled with card tables and lottery machines. Monte Carlo is also famous for its Grand Prix in May. Obviously this was not happening while we were there, we still got to see the track and the outline of how the city is set up when the race takes place. Monte Carlo just felt straight out of a movie and I hope to return there to visit again one day. (Submitted on April 8,2024)