Relaxing like a Viking at the Sola Strand Hotel
byNorway is known for its stunning fjords and incredible hikes, not its beaches. While planning my trip to the Stavanger Region I stumbled on nearby…
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My take on Travel gear, Accommodations, Excursions, and Attractions.
A Peek Inside Vienna’s Austrian Air Lounge
byFirst up on the tail end of my RTW lounge reviews is Vienna and a peek inside the Austrian Air Lounge. This stop marks…
48 hours at the 25Hours Goldman Hotel
byWith Frankfurt’s perception of being a boring banking town, the quirkiness of the 25Hours Goldman Hotel was a pleasant surprise. I’m not exactly sure…
iHere Review: Never Lose Your Stuff Again!
byLosing your keys is a pain in the ass…or so I’m told. This is something that has never been an issue for me….
Cutting up Kuta on a Retro Bali Booze Bus
byLooking for a truly unique way to see Bali? Hop aboard the Bali Beach and Bar Hopping Tour by Custom 1980 VW Kombi Bus…
Size Matters Beer Tour in Munich – Tackling Big Beer in your 20’s vs your 30’s
byAs I stepped through the doors of the Euro Youth Hostel, our Size Matters Beer Tour meeting point, I had some major déjà vu. This…
How to Make the Most out of Visiting Somewhere New – ToursbyLocals Review
byAs I have found on my travels, getting a local’s insight into their city or town is priceless. In Croatia, this got me beyond…
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…
Volkshotel – A Unique Amsterdam Hotel I Could Seriously Live In
byAs I walked through the Volkshotel front doors I had to do a double-take. Inside I found a lively bar and busy workspace, neither…
Cottage Comfort at the Marta Guesthouse, a Unique Tallinn Hotel
byI knew long before Evgeny lit the fireplace in our room that the Marta Guesthouse was a unique Tallinn hotel. On their website, you can…
A Rock ‘n’ Roll stay at the Vilnius Comfort Hotel LT
byAs I turned the corner and saw the Vilnius Comfort Hotel LT I had a moment of panic. There in front of me was…
Understanding Lithuanian Beer Culture with Vilnius in Love
byWhen one thinks of beer-loving nations, Lithuania certainly doesn’t come to mind…but it should. As I found on my beer tour with Vilnius in…
Zus Charger Review – The Perfect Road Trip Companion?
byZus Charger Review: Never Forget Where You Parked Again! Forgetting where you parked. It’s the #1 issue plaguing road trippers around the world…probably. Global…
A Day Hopping on and off in Budapest
byWhile tracing the roots in Hungary we had some time to explore the capital city. With the help of City Sightseeing we spent 2 days…
Trying to Understand the Sarajevo Siege
byAs we rolled into Bosnia’s capital one thing caught my eye more than anything else – white crosses. Driving to our accommodations we must’ve passed…
Staying Boutique in Belgrade – Square Nine Hotel Review
byI really didn’t know what to expect with my visit to Belgrade. It was my home base during my Balkans road trip with Auto…
Why Visiting the Guinness Storehouse is Europe’s top Tourist attraction
byWhen you think of European tourist attractions, naturally the Eiffel Tower and the Coliseum come to mind. Visiting the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin does not…but it…
A Photo walk along the Cliffs of Moher
byBefore my visit to Ireland, I had visions of rolling green hills, cozy pubs, and friendly locals. Although these visions came to fruition everywhere…
Experiencing the Titanic Belfast Museum
byAs we walked along the River Lagan towards the famous shipyard and Titanic Belfast Museum home, I couldn’t help but wonder what it’s all…
Seeing Dublin with Pat Liddy’s Walking Tours
byDublin of today is modern, trendy, and cutting-edge. Although home to the European bases of many tech giants, you don’t have to walk around Dublin…
Turkish Air Business Class Review
byOn the fourth flight of my 9 business class flights for only $325 I go to my favourite city that straddles two continents – Istanbul. With just a short stopover…
Beyond the City Walls with Dubrovnik Top Tours
byWhen I first visited Dubrovnik nine years ago I thought I was going somewhere off the beaten path. You can imagine my surprise and disappointment…
A Peek Inside the Turkish Airlines CIP Lounge
byThis is it. THE Business class lounge I was most excited about on my 9 Business class flights tour – getting inside the Turkish…
Tips on Touring the Blue Grotto in Malta
byAs noted on my Day Tour of Malta, this tiny nation in the middle of the Mediterranean packs in a lot of natural beauty. The…
Kouros Hotel Review – Where to Stay in Mykonos
byAfter spending 3 days in Santorini I was convinced the sunsets on the Greek Islands couldn’t get any better…then I stayed at the Kouros Hotel….