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Paris, France
You have free accommodation here so settle in and explore deeply. Wander Le Marais, visit the Musée d'Orsay, and eat your way through local boulangeries and bistros. A great base to plan the rest of your trip from.
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San Sebastian, Spain
Stay at your friend's place and soak up one of Europe's greatest food cities — pintxos bars in the Old Town are unmissable. La Concha beach is stunning and the surrounding Basque Country is full of incredible day trips. A relaxed, luxurious base for over two weeks.
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Lisbon, Portugal
Pair Lisbon with Porto for a great Portugal mini-trip with your friend. Ride Tram 28 through the hilly Alfama district and catch live fado music in the evening. Pastéis de nata from Pastéis de Belém are an absolute must.
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Croatia, Croatia
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Barcelona, Spain
Meet your cousin here for a fantastic starting point — Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell are iconic. The Gothic Quarter is perfect for getting lost in, and the food and nightlife scene is electric. Easy onward train and flight connections across Europe.
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Rome, Italy
A classic stop with your cousin — the Colosseum, Vatican, and Trastevere neighbourhood are all essential. Eat cacio e pepe in a tiny trattoria and wander the cobblestone streets at night. There's genuinely too much to see so just embrace the chaos.
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Florence, Italy
A short train ride from Rome, Florence is compact and walkable with incredible Renaissance art. The Uffizi Gallery and Michelangelo's David are unmissable, and the views from Piazzale Michelangelo at sunset are unforgettable. Grab a bistecca fiorentina and a glass of Chianti.
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
A great final destination with your cousin before heading back to Paris. Rent bikes and explore the canal rings, visit the Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House. The Jordaan neighbourhood is full of cosy cafés and independent shops.
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Paris, France
Return to your free accommodation and really live like a Parisian for a few weeks. Use this as a base to take day trips to Versailles, Champagne, or Bruges. Explore neighbourhoods like Belleville, Montmartre, and Saint-Germain at a relaxed pace.
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London, United Kingdom
Easy Eurostar from Paris in just over 2 hours — a brilliant final leg. Borough Market, the South Bank, and the free world-class museums like the British Museum and Tate Modern are highlights. Stay in a neighbourhood like Shoreditch or Brixton for a more local feel.