π«π· South of France Adventure | 4-Day Nice Itinerary (Part 1)
β¨ Perfect for post-Easter break: Sunny days (summer outfits OK!), fewer crowds, and affordable flights/hotels. As a study-abroad student, I explored everything by public transportβmore reliable than Spain! π Day 1: Barcelona β Nice β Menton β Monaco β Nice π¬ Morning: Flew into Nice Airport, bought the 3-day South France Pass (unlimited transport!). Took L2 tram to Nice-Ville station area (budget-friendly & well-connected). π Menton (30min train): π Escalier: Instagram-famous yellow staircase + pastel old town. π¦ Must-try: Lemon gelato (Italian vibes!). Note: Souvenirs are very lemon-themed π. π²π¨ Monaco (20min train): βοΈ Phone hack: Use offline maps (data = $$$). πΆβοΈ Route: Train station β Casino (pass yachts/Lamborghinis!). π₯© Dinner in Nice: π· L'antica: β¬26 tender steak (opens at 7PM, near station). π Day 2: Nice β Antibes β Nice π Train + Bus #2 to Antibes (check timetables!). π Hike start: SPAR at 1212 Bd de la Garoupe. π Pro tips: Wear hiking shoes (rocky paths!). Swimwear for natural pools! Loop clockwise β La Garoupe beach (toilets here). π Hidden gem: β¨ Bijoux Antibes jewelry shop β Grandpa owner loves Shanghai (show him your Chinese!). Stay tuned for Part 2: Grasse + Cannes! #StudyAbroadTravel #FrenchRiviera #Nice #HiddenGems #BudgetTravel