Italy has been on my mind more than ever these days. Each country is experiencing their own pain, but there’s something about Italy that makes theirs hit deeper. Maybe it’s the fact they were the first after China to be crushed by death and isolation.

The South of France as a whole is a dreamy place where you’re encouraged to move at a slower pace and drink bubbly at any time of day (also known as heaven I think?) Blessed with Mediterranean weather year-round, enjoying your apertif outside is a way of life.

Cologne (Köln), Germany seems to be a popular first trip for expats in Amsterdam, and it’s easy to see why. The 2,000-year-old city is centrally located making it easy to access from many major cities by train. Boasting impressive attractions, such as their ever popular Christmas market, annual carnival, and a Gothic Cathedral.