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
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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
The Cost of Traveling in Australia: My Budget
Initially this was one very long 2,000+ word post, but now I've broken it down into many posts to avoid overwhelming readers. I will continue this series for the next few weeks, breaking down the costs of accommodation, living expenses, food and drinks and the overall cost of traveling in … [Read more...] about The Cost of Traveling in Australia: My Budget
My Favorite Eats of 2012
If you're wondering how I'm not obese by now considering the way I eat, I wonder the same thing myself. Scientists should study this phenomenon. But how can you not eat well and heartily in most of the destinations I visited this year? My Favorite Eats of 2011 were of an unusual variety, mostly … [Read more...] about My Favorite Eats of 2012
Photo Friday: Munich, Germany
Seeing a guy carrying a surfboard and wetsuit through Munich, Germany isn't something you expect to see, especially considering how cold it gets in Bavaria. Sydney, definitely. Los Angeles, possibly. But Munich? But surfers they were. I had read about this unusual "wave" before my trip and made … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Munich, Germany