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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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….
Seeing Salzburg Beyond the Music – Unique Things to See and Do
bySalzburg loves the fact that Mozart called it home. So much so that you will find his name and face on everything from key chains…
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…
How to do San Sebastian Pintxo Bars Right
byIs there anything better than a tapas bar in Spain? If so I haven’t found it. Although these bite-sized bar snacks can be found…
Finding Fun in Frankfurt – Germany’s Capital of Boring?
byBig business, banks, boring. These “B’s” are pretty common when thinking about Frankfurt, Germany’s financial capital. As noted in my post on Canberra (or…
48 hours in Luxembourg…too Much or too Little?
byLuxembourg is a tiny country sandwich between France, Germany, and Belgium. Its borders cover just over 2,500 km² which puts it at about 2x…
A Photo Walk Around The Kinderdijk Windmills
byThe first stop (and one of my favorites) on my Viking Cruise Rhine Getaway was about as Dutch as it gets – windmills and dykes….
5 Reasons Why Peru Tops my Travel Wishlist
byWith the end of my 14-month world tour came a desire to sit still. That desire has come and gone. Now I’m looking to…
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…
What to do in Amsterdam Once You’ve Done Amsterdam
byAmsterdam is an energetic and stunning city. This you know. It has bicycle filled streets, boat lined canals, and busy cafés, coffee shops, and…
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…
Family-Friendly Activities to Get Your Blood Pumping in NYC
byFamily-Friendly Activities to Get Your Blood Pumping in NYC ew York is home to some of the world’s best restaurants, theater, and nightlife. This,…
Vilnius Highlights in Just One Thousand, Eighty Steps
byEver since randomly visiting Riga in 2006 I’ve wanted to return to the Baltics. I was blown away by the food, culture, and history…
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…
A Bucket List Day Trip Hiking Preikestolen
byAs I mentally prepared myself for what could very well be the end of me, I never took into account that hiking Preikestolen could…
5 Great Reasons why I will Return to Warsaw
byI was recently lucky enough to visit Warsaw Poland for the very first time. Unfortunately, it was a very short one day in Warsaw tour which…
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…
How to Spend 24 Hours in Warsaw – What to See, Do, and Eat
byWarsaw was a happy addition to my recent trip to Europe, but a short one. Thankfully its compact size and ease of getting around…