I have travelled all over the world and nothing beats Europe when it comes to beautiful architecture and nature, history, different cultures, great infrastructure and hotels, BEST food! Love it.
I am currently in Lugano and I'm completely in love. I'm a New Yorker who also spent his childhood in Geneva Switzerland, I thought I knew this country but Ticino generally is INCREDIBLE. I feel like your stay was too short because there's A LOT to do. There's SO MUCH HISTORY, amazing food, incredible mountains and valleys, and so many activities like Canyoning, biking through the surrounding municipalities like Bellinzona, para gliding, bungee jumping...They have a bunch of festivals and other cultural activities. Just the architecture is fascinating. Give it another try!
Solo traveling is something that I've never really considered doing myself, and even if I did I saw it as too scary. But seeing you on this trip has made me think I can, and actually consider going solo traveling in the future. So thank you for showing that things don't always have to be scary and you can enjoy them even so!
this is MY DREAM! I seriously admire you so much for doing this. questions: 1. how much would your suggest saving before going? 2. what shoes did you bring? 3. how much clothing did you bring?
I just wanted to say that I traveled everywhere during the summer w nike Air Force 1s bc they basically can be styled with anything, even to be worn when clubbing.
Did the same thing with my Air Force 1. Wore them for cycling, trekking, hiking, running, and everyday walking in Italy, The Netherlands, Switzerland, France, and Germany.
I’m a big fan Elena and I keep rewatching these videos of yours to prepare myself to travel solo!! Totally don’t know what I’m doing or how to get around but thanks for being an amazing inspiration 🤍
For the Tipps-Video: How much Money so you spend/need for everything? How and when you Organize where you sleep and eat and what you want to see? Where do you have your belongings, Like Money, Passport,...? 😊
I really enjoy your Vlog especially your travel blogs because it’s so amazing to see all the sites and it’s really nice to see someone who actually gives good and reliable tips for people who want to travel some day
Omg. I love to travel and I rlly want to travel a lot when I'm older. I used to be terrified of the idea of backpacking alone but this video makes me so excited for the idea of just being on ur own schedule and being kind of "self centered". ❤️❤️
I actually spent a few good months in 2016 being an Erasmus student in Lugano and I went solo backpacking in Luzern as well as Milano. This video made me jump around like a dog while giving me tears. Too bad you weren't able to make a small detour to Locarno on your way from Luzern. There is an island in the lake there and an abbey on the top of the hill that are really worth anyone's time.
i'd love to see more info/a separate video of what you packed for a solo backpacking trip like this- what toiletries and how much clothing for how long you were exploring!! i'm very curious abt the logistics of traveling alone, also did you stay in air bnb, hotels, hostels, or a mix?
Thank you for sharing Switzerland. It has been on my bucket list for 10 yrs. unfortunately I am very ill and will not be able to ever experience it. Your trip made me feel like I was traveling along side of you. So grateful for the experience Bless you in your travels. Keep on doing you 👍❤️🇺🇸
Hey Elena! Love your videos!! I would love to hear about your overall experiences, but also like how you saved up for it/were able to do it on a budget/tips and tricks, as wells as the upsides and downsides of the places you stayed at as well as hostels and such.
I’ve just recently started watching your videos and I have to say that the quality and editing is some of the best that I’ve come across on UA-cam! I really enjoy watching your travel vlogs especially! Keep it up Elena!
Elena! I find your content so refreshing. I love the fact that you are a major history nerd! I'm doing a solo trip to Spain in a couple days and you've inspired me to learn more about the history of Barcelona and it's statues/monuments. I'm so excited!
Hi Elena! I do have a few questions: 1: How and where do you exchange money for each country? 2: Where do you stay? 3: Tips on language language barriers 4: What do you eat? Or what cheap options are there? 5: What's in your backpack? 6: How do you know where to go and how to get there when exploring? Lot's of love!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hi ..solo travell is awesome...we can go anywhere as we want. Switzerland has a lot of coolest places to visit... They re such as lauterbraunen.. grindelwald..etc..
So great to see you getting out in the world on your own. I found this really inspiring! How much money would you recommend you take on this type of trip?
So amazing how you planned your solo backpacking trip! Would be interesting to see a video showing how you planned it all or any tips or ticks for backpackers X
Nice! Guys there's another bridge very near to the Chapel bridge in Lucerne the Spreuerbrücke , in many ways more interesting than the Chapel bridge and the Bourbaki panorama is also wonderful!
I so wish I could travel like this. I have a chronic illness that can make traveling an absolute nightmare so even if I do get the money to do it, I don’t think it would be worth it for me to even go. I love watching your videos though even though they make me a little sad knowing that I probably won’t ever get to experience these things myself. Videos like this give me just a little taste ❤️
I love History as well! I don’t think any of my friends love history, but I don’t really care. There are times when I feel like I’m the grandma of the group, but there’s just something about History that makes me feel very interested in it
thank you very much for the interest in our history❤️ lots of people just because we didn’t had “big wars” don’t consider Switzerland as a country with interesting stories to tell... Kisses from the italian part of Switzerland ☺️
hey elena! for your advice vid, i was wondering how you pack your bag?? like what do you bring?? (because you mentioned that all you carry is in your bag, so i was wondering how you manage to narrow down what you need, etc.)
Lu anmo I can‘t speak for her, but I can say that in most European countries you feel very safe as a woman walking around alone also at night. I live in Europe and that‘s just my experience😊 Hope I could help you a bit
Im Swiss: You can walk around naked, 4am in the worst swiss neighbourhood and nothing would ever happen to u other than some drunk guy looking for a shirt to help u out with.
Absolutely loving your videos darling , I'm taking my Harley round Europe and using your videos as reference points as places to visit, you're a fantastic vlogger! X
Pretty sure I saw somewhere that you’re filming a what I packed for backpacking Europe and I’m so pumped for it. We need to know how you fit it all in your Osprey and all the deets of where things are from cause girl your travel style is killing it!!!!❤️
Hi Elena!! Next time you should come to Spain!!! You have to visit the north and the south of Spain because cities like Sevilla, Granada or Bilbao are so beautiful!! Kisses from Spain 😘😘
I'm from southern germany and been to switzerland and italy A LOT due to that. But still it all seems so beautiful to me! Go visit the Lake of Constance Elena! The northern/german shore is really worth a visit! xo
These travel videos of yours kinda makes us wanna get off our ass and just do it. I do have a few questions though... like how do manage the money part while traveling and upto how much do I have to atleast saveup. Tips for someone who's never been so far out alone( aka ME) what to pack etc. I hope I am making sense. Love from India Elena!
Girl, you're living the solo travelling teen life. So exciting and inspiring! Planning my trip next year.. Really looking forward to it. Italy will have to be left for another time though.
I didn't start traveling alone until I was 18/19 because I honestly don't think I was ready at that age and my parents would have notttt been down 😅 But it's never too early to start saving and planning out future travels too!
Calista Renee I don’t think you should travel completely alone at that age. However you could do a trip by yourself but through an organisation like au pair. So you’re by yourself but in a family and there is an organization that takes care of you.
I did a school exchange when i was 16. That way you can choose a country to live in for a few months and stay with a family. Its a great way to experience another culture and learn a new language. You can also have an exchange student come and stay with you for some time and then live with them in their home country. :)
Travelling completly alone might not be the best idea for you right now, but maybe try going on a short trip only with a friend? I'm also 16 and me and my friend went to berlin together this summer, which was absolutely amazing. Try picking a city that is not super far away from your home and start planning it a little bit, to convince your parents. After all they are probably judt concerned about your safety😅
omg I'm nearly 17 and we have exactly the same idea. I tried to convince my parents to let me go travelling with one of my friends next summer to Europe (i'm Chinese FYI). I just can't stop imagining myself walking on the streets in different countries every single second. Good luck and lots of love from China :))
did you planned everything out like where u gonna go sleeping, the next place you visit etc. or were you more spontaneous? and which one would you recommend for solo traveling? btw looove your travel videos:)
I'm curious as to how you prepared for the trip! How much money do you need, how did you decipher how much money to bring? How did you choose what spots you wanted to hit? Also, what backpack are you using!
I would LOVE to see your travel itinerary !!!!!!! I want to plan a trip to Switzerland and would love to see where you went because it looks stunning :-)
GOD FINALLY A VLOGGER THAT ACTUALLY PAYS JUSTICE TO THE CULTURE AND BEAUTY OF THE PLACES THEY ARE VISITING AND IS RESPECTFUL !!!!!!!!
can i like this comment like 100000 times
I would love to see what all you packed in that small bag for a trip of this length and location! I’m terrible at packing and could use some advice ❤️
Traveling to Italy is my dream! 🇮🇹❤️
You will soon :)
I bet you will 💗💗💗
I hope you’ll do it, every place in Italy is beautiful
Calista Renee My dream is travelling to Austria
Hi calista renee add me in Instagram fouzi 13
All of your travel vids have pushed me to just bite the bullet and booked a one way to my dreamland! Iceland here I come 😍
NO WAY!! THAT MAKES ME SO HAPPY!! YOU GO GIRL
wow that sounds amazing!!
I have travelled all over the world and nothing beats Europe when it comes to beautiful architecture and nature, history, different cultures, great infrastructure and hotels, BEST food! Love it.
I am currently in Lugano and I'm completely in love. I'm a New Yorker who also spent his childhood in Geneva Switzerland, I thought I knew this country but Ticino generally is INCREDIBLE. I feel like your stay was too short because there's A LOT to do. There's SO MUCH HISTORY, amazing food, incredible mountains and valleys, and so many activities like Canyoning, biking through the surrounding municipalities like Bellinzona, para gliding, bungee jumping...They have a bunch of festivals and other cultural activities. Just the architecture is fascinating.
Give it another try!
I literally live for your aesthetic 😍
Solo traveling is something that I've never really considered doing myself, and even if I did I saw it as too scary. But seeing you on this trip has made me think I can, and actually consider going solo traveling in the future. So thank you for showing that things don't always have to be scary and you can enjoy them even so!
2:06 fun fact! My family owns the hotel flying the high Swiss flag!!!
Meaghan Kehoe I thought that my family owned it...
Meaghan Kehoe just kidding
Meaghan Kehoe do moss öpper geud ha
Meaghan Kehoe no one gives a shit
Can I stay for free? lol I’ve been to Lucerne before
your life is such a dream, stay humble and grateful you're very inspiring, love from the Philippines
this is MY DREAM! I seriously admire you so much for doing this.
questions:
1. how much would your suggest saving before going?
2. what shoes did you bring?
3. how much clothing did you bring?
I just wanted to say that I traveled everywhere during the summer w nike Air Force 1s bc they basically can be styled with anything, even to be worn when clubbing.
Did the same thing with my Air Force 1. Wore them for cycling, trekking, hiking, running, and everyday walking in Italy, The Netherlands, Switzerland, France, and Germany.
quick reminder to never give up on your dreams (if this still is a dream!) wishing you a happy day :)
I love how you are just on your own and enjoying your time, I look up to that so much !!
I'M ON TIME!!!!! Your Europe videos are making me excited for my own trip!!
I find it so cool about how much you know about the history, no alot of people care about those details but i think its so cool!
I’m a big fan Elena and I keep rewatching these videos of yours to prepare myself to travel solo!! Totally don’t know what I’m doing or how to get around but thanks for being an amazing inspiration 🤍
Enjoyed your videos of Lucerne, Lugano and Milan. They are all stunning locations. Carry on travel beautiful young lady.
For the Tipps-Video: How much Money so you spend/need for everything? How and when you Organize where you sleep and eat and what you want to see? Where do you have your belongings, Like Money, Passport,...? 😊
I really enjoy your Vlog especially your travel blogs because it’s so amazing to see all the sites and it’s really nice to see someone who actually gives good and reliable tips for people who want to travel some day
please do a video on your outfits and hair!! literally loved every outfit you wore xxx
Omg. I love to travel and I rlly want to travel a lot when I'm older. I used to be terrified of the idea of backpacking alone but this video makes me so excited for the idea of just being on ur own schedule and being kind of "self centered". ❤️❤️
I actually spent a few good months in 2016 being an Erasmus student in Lugano and I went solo backpacking in Luzern as well as Milano. This video made me jump around like a dog while giving me tears. Too bad you weren't able to make a small detour to Locarno on your way from Luzern. There is an island in the lake there and an abbey on the top of the hill that are really worth anyone's time.
Dude! I learned something new. I've lived in Italy for 4 years and never knew about the storage lockers at the train stations.
This kinda ~series~ has so fuelled my wanderlust!
I really would love to see more videos of you geeking out on history, hopefully others do too. Fantastic video as always.
i’m so glad i found ur channel it’s literally everything and so aesthetically pleasing
i'd love to see more info/a separate video of what you packed for a solo backpacking trip like this- what toiletries and how much clothing for how long you were exploring!! i'm very curious abt the logistics of traveling alone, also did you stay in air bnb, hotels, hostels, or a mix?
Thank you for sharing Switzerland. It has been on my bucket list for 10 yrs. unfortunately I am very ill and will not be able to ever experience it. Your trip made me feel like I was traveling along side of you. So grateful for the experience
Bless you in your travels. Keep on doing you 👍❤️🇺🇸
I LOVE YOUR VIBE
Hey Elena! Love your videos!! I would love to hear about your overall experiences, but also like how you saved up for it/were able to do it on a budget/tips and tricks, as wells as the upsides and downsides of the places you stayed at as well as hostels and such.
I’ve just recently started watching your videos and I have to say that the quality and editing is some of the best that I’ve come across on UA-cam! I really enjoy watching your travel vlogs especially! Keep it up Elena!
Thank you so so much!
Literally every spot she went to in Lucerne is where I went when I was there and wow I miss Europe
I have never got to travel anywhere but you inspire me to go travel everywhere. thx girl lov u ✨💕
Elena! I find your content so refreshing. I love the fact that you are a major history nerd! I'm doing a solo trip to Spain in a couple days and you've inspired me to learn more about the history of Barcelona and it's statues/monuments. I'm so excited!
I would love to see a video about what you pack in your backpack for a solo trip!
Hi Elena! I do have a few questions:
1: How and where do you exchange money for each country?
2: Where do you stay?
3: Tips on language language barriers
4: What do you eat? Or what cheap options are there?
5: What's in your backpack?
6: How do you know where to go and how to get there when exploring?
Lot's of love!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
LOVE your vlogs...feel like I am there, experiencing it with you!
Please do a video solely dedicated to how to travel on your own! I love your channel, this is for sure something that I want to do one day!
Hi ..solo travell is awesome...we can go anywhere as we want.
Switzerland has a lot of coolest places to visit...
They re such as lauterbraunen.. grindelwald..etc..
So great to see you getting out in the world on your own. I found this really inspiring! How much money would you recommend you take on this type of trip?
U should visit my country...its no so expensive...n u will just love it...probably gonna be the best decision u have ever made..mark my words
You should show a backpacking video about what you packed/how?!! How did you coordinate so many great outfits out of a tiny bag???
So amazing how you planned your solo backpacking trip! Would be interesting to see a video showing how you planned it all or any tips or ticks for backpackers X
Nice! Guys there's another bridge very near to the Chapel bridge in Lucerne the Spreuerbrücke , in many ways more interesting than the Chapel bridge and the Bourbaki panorama is also wonderful!
I so wish I could travel like this. I have a chronic illness that can make traveling an absolute nightmare so even if I do get the money to do it, I don’t think it would be worth it for me to even go. I love watching your videos though even though they make me a little sad knowing that I probably won’t ever get to experience these things myself. Videos like this give me just a little taste ❤️
omg lucerne was my favorite place when i travelled to switzerland. this made me miss it so much
I love History as well! I don’t think any of my friends love history, but I don’t really care. There are times when I feel like I’m the grandma of the group, but there’s just something about History that makes me feel very interested in it
You‘re so lucky you got to do this before lockdown 🥰
thank you very much for the interest in our history❤️ lots of people just because we didn’t had “big wars” don’t consider Switzerland as a country with interesting stories to tell... Kisses from the italian part of Switzerland ☺️
Chronicle of a Death Foretold is sooo good!!
Thanks for sharing this now on I have a clue when I go to Italy , one of my favorite blogs to watch and Iam inspired for everything you do ,
hey elena! for your advice vid, i was wondering how you pack your bag?? like what do you bring?? (because you mentioned that all you carry is in your bag, so i was wondering how you manage to narrow down what you need, etc.)
So gorgeous. And the cities too
5:28 this is the station where i get the train almost every day to go to uni!! It's soooo weird seeing you there, I wish I could have met you ahah
I can see that aside from good looks, you also got a good heart! Love you, Elena!
omg lugano is literally my home i go there every summer i hope you enjoyed you're stay
Elena, the vibes of your videos just make me appreciate life so much more, thanks for that
I wake up watching your video early. I like this
im in love w the aesthetic of this vlog
actual art
Travel vlogs are such good vibes !
Have you felt unsafe at any point of your trip? I want to travel solo badly, but thats the only thing I’m afraid of. Btw you’re such an inspiration🌸🥑
Lu anmo I can‘t speak for her, but I can say that in most European countries you feel very safe as a woman walking around alone also at night. I live in Europe and that‘s just my experience😊 Hope I could help you a bit
Im Swiss: You can walk around naked, 4am in the worst swiss neighbourhood and nothing would ever happen to u other than some drunk guy looking for a shirt to help u out with.
you put so much work into these vlogs when traveling i commend you
hi, I'm binge watching all your old videos because I love them and your vibe
Absolutely loving your videos darling , I'm taking my Harley round Europe and using your videos as reference points as places to visit, you're a fantastic vlogger! X
Pretty sure I saw somewhere that you’re filming a what I packed for backpacking Europe and I’m so pumped for it. We need to know how you fit it all in your Osprey and all the deets of where things are from cause girl your travel style is killing it!!!!❤️
So happy that you enjoyed your time in Switzerland and especially in my City! LUGANO! Great great channel by the way!😊
Hi Elena!! Next time you should come to Spain!!! You have to visit the north and the south of Spain because cities like Sevilla, Granada or Bilbao are so beautiful!!
Kisses from Spain 😘😘
I love how she made some research to the places and actually tries to explore the culture and stuff.
I loved very much Riki mountain in luzcerne and Lugano also fantastic don’t forget to go Morcote near Lugano.
I'm from southern germany and been to switzerland and italy A LOT due to that. But still it all seems so beautiful to me! Go visit the Lake of Constance Elena! The northern/german shore is really worth a visit! xo
Yas my kind of traveler: goes to all the nerdy history spots ❤️👌🏻
This is beautiful! Always love seeing your vids Elena!
Thank you!!
These travel videos of yours kinda makes us wanna get off our ass and just do it. I do have a few questions though... like how do manage the money part while traveling and upto how much do I have to atleast saveup. Tips for someone who's never been so far out alone( aka ME) what to pack etc. I hope I am making sense. Love from India Elena!
I'll be making a video on it!
Girl, you're living the solo travelling teen life. So exciting and inspiring! Planning my trip next year.. Really looking forward to it. Italy will have to be left for another time though.
This is doooope, I plan on backpacking switzerland and italy this summer :) Your vlogs are super handy for me and cool to watch :)
I love that youre travelling solo im doing it in 2 weeks time going to lake como cant freaking wait
I’m 16 and I want to travel so badly do you have any advice on traveling long alone at a young age and how to convince your parents?
I didn't start traveling alone until I was 18/19 because I honestly don't think I was ready at that age and my parents would have notttt been down 😅 But it's never too early to start saving and planning out future travels too!
Calista Renee I don’t think you should travel completely alone at that age. However you could do a trip by yourself but through an organisation like au pair. So you’re by yourself but in a family and there is an organization that takes care of you.
I did a school exchange when i was 16. That way you can choose a country to live in for a few months and stay with a family. Its a great way to experience another culture and learn a new language. You can also have an exchange student come and stay with you for some time and then live with them in their home country. :)
Travelling completly alone might not be the best idea for you right now, but maybe try going on a short trip only with a friend? I'm also 16 and me and my friend went to berlin together this summer, which was absolutely amazing. Try picking a city that is not super far away from your home and start planning it a little bit, to convince your parents. After all they are probably judt concerned about your safety😅
omg I'm nearly 17 and we have exactly the same idea. I tried to convince my parents to let me go travelling with one of my friends next summer to Europe (i'm Chinese FYI). I just can't stop imagining myself walking on the streets in different countries every single second. Good luck and lots of love from China :))
I love the vibe of your vlog!!! Subscribed! 😍
I AM IN LOVE WITH THESE AESTHETIC VLOGS
YOUR TRAVEL VLOGS ARE SO AMAZING!!! MAKE ME WANNA GO BACK ON VACATION 😭😭😭
Love you girl !! You’re such a huge inspiration for my UA-cam channel 💛💛💛
did you planned everything out like where u gonna go sleeping, the next place you visit etc. or were you more spontaneous? and which one would you recommend for solo traveling? btw looove your travel videos:)
I’m from Malaysia, Elena I’m inlove with you 💕 such a brave & inspired every girls out there. Keep it up 😍
I went to Lucerne last year! We got to travel up Mt Rigi - it’s beautiful!!
you’re one of the most aspiring youtubers out here. i adore you!! 😺🌙
Always so excited to see that you've uploaded a new vlog!
Love you!!
Living for these vlogs!!!
How do you handle language barriers? And do you prepare basic dialogue in the native languages before traveling? Love the travel vlogs ❤️
goals
I'm curious as to how you prepared for the trip! How much money do you need, how did you decipher how much money to bring? How did you choose what spots you wanted to hit? Also, what backpack are you using!
I would LOVE to see your travel itinerary !!!!!!! I want to plan a trip to Switzerland and would love to see where you went because it looks stunning :-)
I absolutely love your style!! Can you please do a travel lookbook or essentials?
this gives me so much motivation to just pack and bag and go!
such a beautiful video❤️ i’m glad you enjoyed yourself!!💘
Okay, seeing that little turtle made my day. I LOVE TURTLES SO MUCH!
Amazing vlog as usual!
AHAH SANE
i live in lucerne!! so great you came to check out our beautiful city!!!
A what's in my backpack would be really great!
I love watching your videos sooooo much! You have such a positive and happy vibe :)
your videos turn any day into a great day, i love this
You inspire me to travel and live my life to the fullest ilysm💛💛
ahh i love that!
i really like your travel blogs! Thank you!
That‘s so cool my aunt lives in Lugano and I literally want to visit here all the time, cause it‘s so freaking beautiful😍