I spent lots of time on trains during my trip to Austria and Germany, using my Eurail pass yet again. I didn't book online with vacation coupons, so using my youth train pass saved me a lot of money. For the most part, the German reputation for being neat and on time proved to be true when it came … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Scenes from German Train Stations
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The Best and Worst of Austrian and German Hostels
During my time in Australia, I stayed at a lot of hostels and it was easy for me to categorize my Best and Worst of Australian Hostels. In Austria and Germany, however, it was the little things that made up each of my experiences. There were things I didn't like about great hostels and things I … [Read more...] about The Best and Worst of Austrian and German Hostels
2012: My Year in Review
I had no idea how I would be able to top 2011. I was in Australia for crying out loud. I did everything to the extreme, from bungy jumping to scuba diving. How could I possibly keep up that momentum in 2012? I wouldn't say 2012 topped 2011, but I sure as hell tried. It seems like I was traveling … [Read more...] about 2012: My Year in Review
What I Read in 2012
This time last year I was summarizing what I read in 2011, which appeared to be a fairly impressive list at 34 books. I can't say I was accomplished this year as I wasn't traveling full time and I was launching a new website. Most of the books I did read were on my trip to Portugal, Austria, and … [Read more...] about What I Read in 2012
Photo Essay: Christmas in London
This time last year I was admiring the Christmas decorations Down Under and saying goodbye to my home in Sydney. I had never experienced a hot December, but I hope it won't be my last. Last month, however, I was in chilly London for World Travel Market and the city had already caught the Christmas … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Christmas in London