I spent 6 months traveling around Europe. The experience was great, but a few simple things would’ve made the trip even better.

• I traveled around Europe for six months and realized a few things would’ve made my trip even better.
• In the future, I’ll prioritize waking up early and splurging on local treats.
• Next time, I’ll also use voice notes to better document my experience.

As an American, exploring countries like France, the UK, the Netherlands, and the Czech Republic for six months was an absolute dream.

However, looking back, there are some things I could have done differently to minimize stressful travel days and make the most of my experience.

Here are five things I’d do differently next time as an American traveling around Europe.