It seems that after high school or college the thing to do is travel to Europe. I don’t mean traveling with the family in tow but actually backpacking Europe, discovering yourself and a new land. You’ve saved up all your babysitting money or got a big graduation gift from Mom and Dad and now you are ready to party. Bring on the adventure! It may seem like the only question is who you should bring along but it’s not that easy. There are so many places to see, things to do and adventures to be had. With so many options it is hard to narrow down where you want to go. Should you go to the UK, to Australia or discover several countries in Western Europe?

If you decide to omit the UK, backpacking France is a great way to start off a tour of the mainland. France has lots to see and do, including the must see – Paris. In Paris you can see the Eiffel tower and climb its 1710 steps to the top to experience the spectacular view. The Louvre is popular with art lovers and history fanatics. Just walking the streets with a baguette in hand will make you feel a part of the culture. Add a bottle of wine and a picnic blanket in a park and you’ve moved in. If you have time to explore France a bit you can take a train down to Bordeaux. Bordeaux is a quaint little town with a rich history in wine. You can spend a few days exploring vineyards and wineries, tasting wine to your hearts’ content. Versailles is another great place to visit. Being near the coast will give you another perspective of France to discover. From France you can head to Italy or Spain, it’s up to you. The world is your oyster!