My DiscoverEU adventure!

My name is Noemi, I am 19 years old, and I come from the province of Verona, Italy. Last summer, thanks to DiscoverEU, an action of the Erasmus+ programme, I went on a solo interrail trip that took me through the beautiful Scandinavian countries. 

My itinerary started with Copenhagen, a city that captivated me with its colourful waterfront buildings and relaxed atmosphere. I explored the markets and took lots of photos in every corner.
Then I headed to Oslo and Fredrikstad, a jewel hidden among the greenery of Norway. Bergen was another Norwegian city I visited. I ventured among its colourful buildings and busy harbour, from the narrow streets of Bryggen to the fjords of Mostraumen and tasted the famous reindeer meat. 
Then it was Stockholm's turn, the beautiful Swedish capital, where I crossed islands, visited fascinating museums and listened to ABBA's famous songs in the museum dedicated to them.
The most beautiful experience of this trip was definitely seeing the majestic Norwegian fjords. The sight of those breathtaking landscapes left me speechless, and it was one of the most emotional moments of my trip. 

Another experience that changed me was living in hostels, where I met travellers from all over the world, shared stories, laughs and advice, opening up new perspectives on my future.

My journey has not been without challenges, and this is what has made me grow the most.

I risked missing a few trains, and had to deal with the fever I had caught from the freezing cold for which I had not prepared enough. In addition, a big challenge for me was to organise all the trip by myself: months in advance to choose the trains with all their connections, and to plan all the details in each city. 

Eventually, I realised that every challenge and every unexpected event contributed to making the adventure more memorable.

Updated on Πέμπτη, 29/02/2024