To truly understand the magnitude of the Cold War, I think everyone should visit what remains of the Berlin Wall in their lifetime. The East Side Gallery in Berlin is located on the east side of what remains of the Berlin Wall. It’s been turned into a wall of murals with amazing paintings and drawings. I’m not […]
backpacking Europe
Grab a Bike and Explore Amsterdam in One Day
The public transportation in Amsterdam is very easy to use and really convenient. But in my opinion, a bike is the only way to really see Amsterdam! Let’s start with the tram, which is sort of like the subway but above ground. I could not figure out how to buy a ticket. I was watching some […]
My First European Travel Nightmare – and Yes, It Involves Ryanair
Ahh, my first backpacking travel nightmare. It was bound to happen eventually. Leaving Brussels, Chelsea and I went our separate ways for the weekend. She jumped on a train to Amsterdam while I was to hop on a flight to Rome to see my boyfriend who was on a family vacation there. It’s pretty awesome that […]
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Bruges: Belgium’s Fairytale Town of Beers and Waffles
I had one mission and one mission only for Belgium. Try as many Belgian beers as I could. Get me a Hoegaarden or anything Belgian white, wheat or blond and I’m a happy gal. But I was happy to find that everything in Belgium is as delicious as their beer! Let me tell you about Bruges. It’s […]
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Is London’s Hop On Hop Off Bus Really Worth It?
OK New Yorkers…you may want to get your pitch forks ready. I’m about to say something so un-New York. Sometimes you want to be a lazy traveler, right? Sometimes you just want to see everything there is to see in a new city without having to do much work. Especially when you’re backpacking like I […]
Comparing London’s Generator Hostel and Dublin’s Isaacs Hosel
London’s Generator Hostel is a major upgrade from Isaacs Hostel in Dublin. Generator is very clean, the wifi works really well, the beds are comfortable and larger and there are lock boxes right under your bed for your belongings. Each bed has it’s own light, too. It’s just down the street from several different bus stops, Russell Square […]