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I few weeks ago I decided to use my savings to travel around the world (or at least to the parts I want to visit) for seventeen months. Awesome! Planning? Not so much! It sounds so cool to say, “yeah, I’m gonna hop over to Africa next year” – but when you really get down to the nitty . . . → Read More: Trying to plan an around the world trip…the first frustrations.  My sister and I getting ready to ski “I just spent my vacation skiing in Europe” Sounds glamorous? It can be, but not in my case! For those of you looking for some action, but not willing to spend the big bucks to ski in France or Spain (or heck, even in the US!), check out . . . → Read More: Skiing in Europe – the unglamorous version.  The Berliner Dom Berlin has it all. Lights, culture, history, arts, politics, parks, and industry. It is the capital of Germany, and one of my favorite places to visit. As with other big cities, I do believe that a travel guide (at the very least) is the way to go. However, during my visits to the city, . . . → Read More: Berlin – an all-in-one kind of city.  OK, so the title pretty much describes what I think the average person believes to be the German stereotype (plus some lederhosen!). Maybe all of that beer and the fact that eating a bratwurst mimics certain sexual behaviors, could explain why sex is now a German stereotype. Before we delve farther into this (very) interesting topic, I . . . → Read More: Sex, Beer, and Bratwurst!  View of the castle. Although I am now the avid budget traveler, I have been fortunate enough to do some not-so-budget trips as well. One of the most unforgettable travel excursions must have been my one night stay at the Hotel auf der Wartburg, near Eisenach, Germany. Early morning fog surrounds one of the Wartburg buildings. Situated in former . . . → Read More: Hotel auf der Wartburg – step back in time, even if just for a night.  Watching Northern Italy roll by Traveling overland (that is, traveling sans airplane) is not a new concept, per se. However, a renaissance of sorts is happening with the growth of eco-tourism and environmentally responsible travel. Counting castles while cruising (cheaply) down the river Rhine (that’s a tongue twister)! Personally, I’m a huge proponent of overland travel just . . . → Read More: Traveling sans airplane!  My authentic tube map! My mum happened to be in London for the day and was given this by a man changing out the maps in a tube station. One of my favorite travel souvenirs! Backpacking, by its very definition, is the ability to carry all of your worldly possessions on your back (or your front…whatever!), wherever . . . → Read More: Backpacking with souveniers…a crash course! My whole family is convinced that spaghetti ice (a delightful German dessert) is possibly the greatest invention since sliced bread. “Spaghetti” fashioned out of delicious vanilla ice cream, topped with strawberry “sauce”, this treat is sought after and fully enjoyed every time we visit Europe. In fact, it is such a tradition, that upon discovering it somewhere new, . . . → Read More: A family affair…with spaghetti ice!  View in St. Peter’s square. Entering Vatican City Visiting the Vatican completed, nay, it made my trip to Rome. My advice for visitors? Pay whatever the admission cost is, for any of the attractions, and live to tell the story of the most beautiful art you have ever seen. Make sure to spend at least thirty minutes walking . . . → Read More: The Vatican – a holy experience!  The beach (near Ostia) outside of Rome – note the surfers in the distance! Backpacking through eight countries in thirty days can be a little intense. Being the smart backpacker I am, I decided to unload my stress with a day at a beach outside of Rome. It was warm and sunny, the water was cold and . . . → Read More: The day Italy burned me. |
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