Leaving Home to Backpack Europe Solo 🇬🇷✈️ First Stop: Athens

Leaving home wasn’t easy — saying goodbye to my people, packing up my life, and stepping into the unknown. This vlog captures my full travel day from my home town in California to LAX to Athens, Greece 🇬🇷, and what it felt like to begin this new chapter. After a 20+ hour journey, I finally land in Athens and head straight into the chaos and beauty of the city. I get my first taste of Greek food, wander through Monastiraki, and visit the Acropolis (in the next vlog)... all while jetlagged and trying to take it all in. This is the beginning of something big. I don’t know where this journey will lead, but I’m so grateful you’re here with me. 💛 🎒 Backpacking Europe 2025 🎥 Subscribe for weekly solo travel vlogs, slow adventures, and real moments from the road. #solotravel #greecevlog #firstimpressions #leavinghomeforlongtermtravel #movingout #movingtoeurope ✨ Thanks for Watching! I’m so grateful for your support on my channel. My goal is to inspire you to try something new, travel the world, and step out of your comfort zone! 🎒Want more backpacking adventures? Watch the Full ‘Backpacking BALKAN’ Series: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTWHONiFxHh0kta-goHyaR_HNbEAge9R8 💖 Support the Channel ✔️ Like, comment, share, and subscribe! ☕ Buy me a coffee to support future travels and videos! buymeacoffee.com/MackPacking 📲 Connect With Me 📸 Instagram: @mackenzie.ann.nelson 📩 For business inquiries: DM me on IG or through email 🎵 Music in My Videos All music is licensed through Epidemic Sound: 🎧 https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/jxyk3w 📸 Gear I Use DJI Osmo Pocket 2 and mic w/ windscreen GoPro HERO9 Black Apple iPhone 13