"You have champagne tastes on a beer budget." I've been told this many times, mostly since I want to travel all the time but don't want to save up enough money for it. But when I arrived in Berlin, I found out that I can have both. PLUS Hostel Berlin is luxury accommodation on a backpacker … [Read more...] about PLUS Hostel Berlin: Luxury for Backpackers
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Munich By Bike
In my week in Munich I spent too much time imbibing, but there was one particularly sunny day that was ideal to see Munich how locals see it: by bicycle. I was signed up to do a tour with Mike's Bike Tours, which meets daily near the famous Glockenspiel. The tour was frequented by mostly … [Read more...] about Munich By Bike
Surviving Bad Travel Days
Sometimes you just can't win. Your train is late. The hostel loses your booking. Your bag gets stolen. It starts raining on your walk to the hostel. Nothing seems to be going your way and you want to curl up in a ball and ignore the world. These days don't stop happening when you go traveling. In … [Read more...] about Surviving Bad Travel Days
Hostel Review: Palmers Lodge Hostel
I realized that I've never actually reviewed my all-time, favorite hostel, Palmers Lodge in London, England. Every time I go to London, which is becoming much more frequent these days, I stay at the Swiss Cottage location, a former mansion. On my first visit, for New Years in 2008, I stayed … [Read more...] about Hostel Review: Palmers Lodge Hostel
Can You Travel Solo in the USA?
I've traveled solo in Europe and Australia, but not much in my country. It's easy to road trip with family and friends, but not as easy for the solo traveler. I spoke with Christine Amorose towards the end of her USA road trip about what it's like to travel in the United States, the … [Read more...] about Can You Travel Solo in the USA?