As the plane landed in Madrid, Spain, butterflies fluttered about my stomach. The trip had been a long time coming — initially planned for 2020. Furthermore, we decided to do most things on our own for the first time while traveling Europe. For instance, we chose to stay in an Airbnb instead of a hotel, and we planned to explore the sights without the help of organized tours. But my research gave me confidence, and we were excited to hit the streets!

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