Europe is fun. From east to west, Scandinavia to the Mediterranean and everywhere in between, the entire continent is a diverse, entertaining and rewarding travel destination. The hardest part is just picking which countries to visit first.
One of the biggest perks of traveling around Europe is the ease and convenience of going from one country to the next. Everything is just a bus, ferry, train or quick plane ride away. (None of those infamous 20-hour bus rides like in Asia.)
Food. Beer. History. Architecture. Adrenaline-pumping activities. Luxurious resorts and relaxing getaways. Enough off the beaten path adventures and quirky sights to fill a lifetime. No matter what you like, anything and everything can be found here.
Finland is amazing. The country is gorgeous, its food delicious and its people polite and friendly. In many ways the entire country runs so smoothly (often solely on the honor system) that we can all learn from Finnish people. Things here just work. Flawlessly….Except for those few puzzling times when they don’t and you just … Read more
Traveling alone can always be a challenge and a daunting experience — especially for solo female travelers. The sense of nervousness can be heightened when you are a female wandering around solo. While the world is a beautiful place, it can also be scary and you shouldn’t take security lightly as a female traveler. Nonetheless, … Read more
I have been crisscrossing the globe from 39,000 feet up in the air for nearly a decade across with countless different airlines and this might just be the greatest airline story ever. It all started yesterday when I flew from Helsinki to Bangkok via Finnair. I had to pause my winter fun to come to … Read more
Traveling without any new experiences is not real traveling, it is commuting. In order to have a truly epic vacation, you need to get out there and experience as many new things as possible. This includes not just seeing and doing but also eating, learning and experiencing. Exploring new places creates priceless memories that shape … Read more
I don’t know if it is due to my mother coming from a mining area, visiting underground mines or caves at a young age, or my own technical work experience gained at mines in Germany and Mongolia, but I like going underground. Caverns, mines, tunnels…you name it! Some of these trips have been pretty spectacular … Read more
Everyone has a bucket list of things to accomplish in our lifetime, including exotic destinations to travel and see must places before you die. Those things that you’ve always wanted to do. What some people call dreams, you prefer to call goals. Why wait for tomorrow to fulfill those wishes? There is a universe full … Read more
Few cities are as quirky and universally known as Amsterdam. It is a wildly popular tourist destination, and for good reason. The general vibe in Amsterdam and the feeling you get walking the streets is distinctly unique and impossible to ignore. The next time you find yourself in Amsterdam and need something new to do, … Read more
Krakow is an amazingly beautiful, poignant city and as Poland’s second largest city most foreign visitors will pass through here. As such, there are numerous Krakow attractions that should be on your to-do list. This is how to make the most of a brief trip! The top 5 most entertaining attractions in Krakow: 1. … Read more
Based on my experience visiting Krakow and its environs over nearly 20 years, here are my Top 5 Krakow excursions in and near the city. Some you’d expect, some surprises, but all are entertaining — and a couple are even worth doing repeatedly 😉 Top 5 Krakow Excursions 1. Auschwitz (Oswiecim in Polish) … Read more
Searching for delicious Krakow restaurants? Presenting the first of my three Krakow “Top 5” lists. After years of visiting Poland, I’ve spent plenty of time eating my way around not just Krakow but the entire country. Truthfully I’m looking forward to patronizing these delicious eateries again very soon myself, when I visit Krakow again in … Read more
This month’s best new travel blogs cover travel stories so funny you’ll pee yourself, overlanding through Latin America, travel photography tips and tricks, travel planning advice, RTW adventures plus beer, beer, breweries and more beer. This edition of the BNTBA was delayed several months due to the Rickshaw Run and the Nepal earthquake Blue … Read more
Everyone needs to get away, sometimes. Whether it’s from the place you grew up in, or a city with too many stories, or just somewhere you’ve become too familiar with, the world is full of new exciting places to explore and call home. Growing up in the rural US state of New Mexico, I never … Read more
