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My top places to visit in Europe - Greece, France, Italy and Switzerland.
SANTORINI
Before I begin, please watch the video below. There's just something magical about it; the way it captures the beauty of Santorini that makes my words fail. If You're already not in love with Santorini, I guarantee that video will make you. I was hoping to find a video that captures my love for Santorini, and it does it so amazingly; the combination of the music with the scences are beyond perfection.

This place has my heart and I've never even been there. Maybe it's Oia with it's cascading whitewashed buildings carved into the cliffs, the hues of sapphire water, the gleaming houses or the phenomenal, yet calming, scenry. It seems like a place your soul can go to rest and one day, I'll get there.
 
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THE FRENCH RIVIERA
Côte d'Azur, also know as The French Riviera; where do I want to go?
First stop, Le Vieux Nice; a small town with adorable narrow streets, with beautiful churches, vibrant squares, so many little shops and restaurants. Then to Cours Saleya Flower Market where hopefully, I'll be with someone who buys me a pretty bunch and HOPEFULLY MY SOMEONE IS READING THIS (subtle hints). Follow him on IG for really nice pictures. Then to La Croisette Boulevard where I'll lust after pretty things in the designer shops before visiting the beautiful sandy beaches and lounge on a beach chair. Nearing evening, I'll enjoy a seaside walk on the  Promenade des Anglais, a gorgeous pedestrian stretch that lines the curve of the Baie des Anges beaches.

Photo credit: www.businessinsider.com
ITALY
I think Italy is at the top of most people's travel wish-list. I need to go to Milan to see Duomo Di Milano (see Nuggets & the Cathedrals); Vatican City to see the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica (see Nuggets & the Cathedrals); Venice for the Gondolas; Florence to walk around Piazza del Duomo and Rome to see the Trevi Fountain to Colosseum to everywhere else. Those are just to name a few...clearly, I might need to stay a couple months there to visit all the cities and see all the sites I need to see. and the food, I'm going to be a chubby Nugget. My friend Sammy and I are pasta addicts. Go like her page @ Sammy Cakes, she makes these amazing cakes.
  
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ZURICH
Do you know that the Swiss consume the more amount of chocolate in the world? I'm so going to become an extra-large nugget when I visit there. I can just imagine myself, enjoying the views of Lake Zürich, eating a barrel of chocolate...
My favourite thing about Zürich is definitely the architecture; the combination of traditional styles with modern trends is so amazing.
Confession - I never understood what the "I'm Switzerland" meant until recently. Apparently it means you're neutral in a given situation because they're always neutral in war. Moving on...

A weird fact about Switzerland, they have a Puppy Tax! You have to pay tax for owning a dog! Maybe it's a good thing...but still, I'd have to pay tax for my Simba. Yes, I'm a puppy person and that's baby Simba there. Read more interesting facts here - 35 Interesting Facts About Switzerland
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Those are my top places to visit, comment below and tell me some places you'd like to visit in Europe! maybe I'd add them to my list. Waiting for my European Tour,

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  1. Anonymous7 June 2017 at 17:55

    That Santorini video music is WOW. Puppy tax -_-. What is that? I'd really like to become a travel nugget and go all these places...

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    1. Unknown8 June 2017 at 19:15

      I love the music! If u figure out what song it is, please let me know :)
      and yea............u have to register your pup and pay an annual fee I believe

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  2. Anonymous7 June 2017 at 18:00

    In addition to the amazing sights, Europe (especially Italy) should not disappoint your taste buds! The big 3 Ps: pizza, pasta and potatoes. and mushrooms...

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    1. Unknown7 June 2017 at 19:18

      I want to go to the pastery shops too! Italy will turn me into a chubby nugget

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    2. User Profile Private7 June 2017 at 19:32

      @brandon good food is a very important factor for deciding where i want to go!

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  3. User Profile Private7 June 2017 at 19:30

    No where in this world is better than the French Riviera. The night life there is insane!

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    1. Unknown7 June 2017 at 19:31

      lol So I've read, but Santorini has my heart, I need to go there one day...

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  4. Shalima9 June 2017 at 16:44

    adding to my bucket list :)

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    1. Unknown9 June 2017 at 17:56

      lol you're gonna need a huge bucket with the amt of places you'll be adding ;)

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  5. Unknown9 June 2017 at 18:15

    So I'm sold on the European Tour...need to visit Santorini especially. Will tell u a secret Travel Nugget..from the looks of it...I might not want to leave..😉

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    1. Unknown10 June 2017 at 21:02

      please take me with you Ms Maureen! Nuggets are tiny, i can fit in your suitcase :) lol

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  6. Blessed Child10 June 2017 at 09:29

    Santorini is so beautiful!

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  7. Unknown12 June 2017 at 03:50

    But you're already an exrra large nugget!!
    Bt Greeeceeee!! ❤❤

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    1. Unknown12 June 2017 at 09:32

      lol! i am not an extra large nugget lol
      i know.. greece is a dream!

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  8. Auto Frenzy12 June 2017 at 06:46

    Hmmm... Italy have some much to offer and so much to see. Great blog, keep it up

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    1. Unknown12 June 2017 at 09:32

      i didn't even realise how much italy had to offer before, can't wait to go!

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  9. Sammy Cakes13 June 2017 at 21:32

    ITALY! <3 Im so excited to have pasta with you in Italy.

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  10. Unknown15 June 2017 at 08:50

    I think I want to move to Venice

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  11. Ramki15 June 2017 at 17:32

    too much terrorism, not going europe any time soon!

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    1. Unknown16 June 2017 at 13:10

      :( ....................thanks for your feedback

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  12. MR NUGGET 1119 June 2017 at 19:33

    Santorini!!!!! I'll be going there for my honeymoon next yr. I'll tag u in my pics on ig Nuggets

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  13. User Profile Private22 June 2017 at 01:02

    Santorini <3

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    1. Unknown22 June 2017 at 01:21

      I think Santorini is getting the popular vote lol

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  14. User Profile Private22 June 2017 at 01:13

    Italy will always be my #1

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    1. Unknown25 June 2017 at 13:08

      there was my #1 until I discovered Santorini

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  15. User Profile Private22 June 2017 at 09:21

    you should add England to your list :)

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  16. User Profile Private27 June 2017 at 15:01

    I MUST VISIT THE FRENCH RIVIERA IMMEDIATELY!!!

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    1. Unknown27 June 2017 at 15:15

      I really want to go on the beach there! and eat the food....

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  17. User Profile Private29 June 2017 at 13:40

    Switzerland has my heart....because of all the chocolates lol!

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    1. Unknown29 June 2017 at 13:43

      lol chocolate might be the best reason to go!

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  18. User Profile Private6 July 2017 at 17:30

    LOVE THE VIDEO ON FRENCH RIVIERA, MAKES ME WANT TO VISIT!

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  19. Anastasia5 August 2017 at 19:26

    Europe....my dream destination.
    loved the vid on Greece the most :)

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    1. Unknown6 August 2017 at 20:15

      Greece moved to the top of your european list? ;)

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