10 Tips to the Ultimate Road Trip
byWe’re huge fans of jumping on a plane at the last minute and figuring things out when you land. A long road trip, however,…
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles…and boats.
Viking River Cruise Meals in 30 Mouthwatering Images
byViking does cruising right. Along with amazing guest services and comfort above all else, tours are included as is beer and wine during meal service. …
My Most Memorable European Train Station Stops
byAlthough I’m an aviation geek, train travel is my travel of choice. It could be the freedom and comfort of being able to walk…
Down the Danube | Viking River Cruise Highlights from Port to Port
byThe “Blue Danube” is Europe’s second-largest river and therefore, one of its most significant. For centuries it has connected different cultures and has provided…
Budapest on Foot – Acessible Highlights from the Viking Cruise Ship Port
byMy favourite city on the Danube is easily Budapest. Besides being the city where I met my girlfriend (10 years ago!), the bridges and…
Visiting Maho Beach – St. Maarten’s Beach for the AvGeeK
byFull disclosure, I’m not a fan of the beach. This should be clear with the lack of beach-related posts on this blog. Also, you…
10 Tips From a First-Time Cruiser
byI never imagined myself on a large cruise ship, let alone enjoying it. I have always been sceptical of these massive ships and their…
My Viking River Cruise Rhine Getaway in 120 Photos
byLast fall I got to experience a week-long Rhine Getaway with Viking River Cruises. It was a trip filled with castles, historic windmills, great…
My Rhine Getaway Experience and What to Expect on a Viking River Cruise
byI’m not sure what I expected on my Viking River cruise, or how my Rhine Getaway experience would turn out. I had heard amazing…
A Wobbly ride on Serbia’s Šargan Eight Railway
byOf everything I saw and did in Serbia while on my European road trip with Auto Europe Car Rentals, my ride on the Šargan Eight…
3 Days in Montenegro – What to See and Do.
byAlthough Montenegro has only regained its independence in 2006, its story goes back ways. Thankfully with its compact size, it is easy to experience…
How to Climb Kotor’s City Walls and Not Throw Up.
byI spent 3 incredibly lazy days hanging around Kotor’s old town. Each day it’s inviting and somewhat intimidating walls called to me – and each day…
A Photo Walk Through Mostar
byMostar is a historically significant town on the Neretva River in the southern part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is best known for the Stari Most but as…
A Haunting Visit to the Sarajevo 84 Olympic Sites
bySarajevo has seen some things. As my eye opening day understanding the Sarajevo Siege showed me, these horrific events weren’t that long ago. Sarajevo was less…
An Almost Perfect Road Trip Around Ireland
byA road trip around Ireland is the best way to experience how diverse and wonderful the country truly is. With rolling green hills, stunning coastal roads, and…
A Quarter Way Around the Ring of Kerry
by“You can, but why would you?” questioned our friendly bartender. I had asked if it was possible to drive around the Ring of Kerry in…
Big Boats, Beer, & the BBC – A Day Touring Belfast
byOn my recent road trip around Ireland with Auto Europe Car Rentals I luckily got to spend a day touring Belfast. I say lucky…
Visiting Newgrange – Ireland’s Answer to the Pyramids
byDid you know that visiting Newgrange in Ireland means visiting a site older than the pyramids? Is your mind blown? It should be. Raise…
My Second Class Train Trip in Thailand
byTaking a train in Thailand was something I have wanted to do since I heard how comfortable they can be. I also love trains…