Category: Europe
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Beer Tents and German Frat Parties
Dirndl? Check. Euros? Check. Oktoberfest here we come. We are right in the middle between week 1 and 2. We are greeted by a fair packed with people. Carnival rides and games line the huge open parking lot. Merchants sell giant pretzels, cookies and hundreds of different food options. Basically think of any neighborhood fair you…
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Planes, trains, automobiles and Ubahns
Its midnight in Germany when I step off the plane. I rub my eyes furiously, immediately so thankful I am not dealing with contacts right now. I decided to get LASIK a month earlier and its times like these where it comes most handy. I follow most of my flight like a herd of cattle…
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The Layover: London
Yes I am stealing the title of Anthony Bourdain’s tv show called the layover. I like to think that if I was lucky enough to be on the travel channel I would impress even him on how I spent my layover in London. Normally the show is an hour of what are the best things…
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Iceland: Reykjavik
I wake up in my familiar hostel bed, feeling at home. It is impressive how quickly we embrace the familiar. It shows you even thousands of miles away you can find comfort. Home really can be where you lay your hat. The schedule is wide open today. We left day 4 open to explore Reykjavik…
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Iceland: The South East
Rise and shine on day 3 and I am not feeling so hot. I had a couple late night sprints to the bathroom and I am blaming the lamb/chorizo or the not eating all day or eating such rich food or hiking for 12 hours. I am having trouble committing. Regardless I can feel that today…
my feet don't want to go to sleep 