There's not always enough time to devote a full stay at a given destination, which is where the day trip comes into play. Throughout my travels, if I've found myself with an extra day, I'll take the train to another city to wander around. It allows me to see something new without having to deviate … [Read more...] about The Art of the Day Trip
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Visiting World War II and Holocaust Sites
It's difficult to visit anywhere in the world without encountering some form of World War II history. It's everywhere, from the remnants of bombed churches in Hamburg to the beaches of Normandy and even museums here in the United States. It's hard for many of us to understand that time period since … [Read more...] about Visiting World War II and Holocaust Sites
Not All Tours Are Created Equal
Many "independent" travelers are immediately turned off by the word tour. They picture large groups huddled around a tour guide with an umbrella or worse, a portable microphone, spouting out facts about whatever random attraction they're standing in front of. They picture fanny packs and knee high … [Read more...] about Not All Tours Are Created Equal
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 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