Trying to plan an around the world trip…the first frustrations.

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.

Skiing in Europe – the unglamorous version.

Skiing in Europe - the unglamorous version.

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.

Berlin – an all-in-one kind of city.

Berlin - an all-in-one kind of city.

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.

Sex, Beer, and Bratwurst!

Sex, Beer, and Bratwurst!

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!

Hotel auf der Wartburg – step back in time, even if just for a night.

Hotel auf der Wartburg - step back in time, even if just for a night.

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.

Traveling sans airplane!

Traveling sans airplane!

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!

Backpacking with souveniers…a crash course!

Backpacking with souveniers...a crash course!

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!

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