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
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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
Touring Schonbrunn Palace
My history with Europe's most beautiful palaces and residences isn't stellar. I almost had heatstroke while wandering the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles and was sick to my stomach at Hampton Court. But when in Vienna, the Hapsburg residences are unavoidable. You literally can't turn a corner in … [Read more...] about Touring Schonbrunn Palace
Photo Friday: New Orleans, LA
My college friend Marina and I were chatting over dinner one night on her visit home from Portland, where she was living at the time. We discussed taking a trip to New Orleans since I hadn't been since I was young and she had never been. But as most conversations happen, I quickly forgot. Flash … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: New Orleans, LA