Australia is what you could call a bucket list destination. It's somewhere nearly everyone I've ever met has said, "I would love to go there one day." And why not? You see images of the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru and get sucked into its beauty. But not every destination is, in my opinion, … [Read more...] about Overrated and Underrated Australia
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The Cost of Traveling in Australia: Eating and Drinking
This post is the third post in a series about the cost of traveling in Australia, this time about eating and drinking and how to keep it cheap. Keep reading next week for the budget guide to tours and activities. Think eating and drinking in Australia is as simple as "putting another … [Read more...] about The Cost of Traveling in Australia: Eating and Drinking
Living Large in Viana do Castelo
Most people assume that my life of nearly-constant travel is luxurious. While most of the time it's the exact opposite, more smelly laundry and ramen noodles than anything else, there is the occasional spot of luxury. One particular night was at Pousada Monte de Santa Luzia in Viana do Castelo, … [Read more...] about Living Large in Viana do Castelo
Berlin’s Cold War Bunkers
Disclaimer: Sensitive readers may find this post to be graphic, but I think it's a part of history rarely mentioned. Read at your own risk. He who builds bunkers is the first to drop bombs. It could happen any day now. The end of the world. World War 3. Doomsday. Not as the Mayans … [Read more...] about Berlin’s Cold War Bunkers
The Cost of Traveling in Australia: Accommodation
This is the second post in a series about the cost of traveling in Australia, this time focusing on accommodation. Keep reading next week for the budget guide to food and drinks in Australia. Another important aspect of keeping the cost of traveling in Australia low is in regards to … [Read more...] about The Cost of Traveling in Australia: Accommodation