Initially this was one very long 2,000+ word post, but now I've broken it down into many posts to avoid overwhelming readers. I will continue this series for the next few weeks, breaking down the costs of accommodation, living expenses, food and drinks and the overall cost of traveling in … [Read more...] about The Cost of Traveling in Australia: My Budget
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My Favorite Eats of 2012
If you're wondering how I'm not obese by now considering the way I eat, I wonder the same thing myself. Scientists should study this phenomenon. But how can you not eat well and heartily in most of the destinations I visited this year? My Favorite Eats of 2011 were of an unusual variety, mostly … [Read more...] about My Favorite Eats of 2012
Photo Essay: Scenes from German Train Stations
I spent lots of time on trains during my trip to Austria and Germany, using my Eurail pass yet again. I didn't book online with vacation coupons, so using my youth train pass saved me a lot of money. For the most part, the German reputation for being neat and on time proved to be true when it came … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Scenes from German Train Stations
2012: My Year in Review
I had no idea how I would be able to top 2011. I was in Australia for crying out loud. I did everything to the extreme, from bungy jumping to scuba diving. How could I possibly keep up that momentum in 2012? I wouldn't say 2012 topped 2011, but I sure as hell tried. It seems like I was traveling … [Read more...] about 2012: My Year in Review
Drinking in New Orleans
Mention New Orleans to anyone and a few words will pop into their heads. Mardi Gras, Bourbon Street, open container and debauchery may be just a few. But there is so much more to the city's drinking culture. It's ironic that of the places where you can walk around with an open container of … [Read more...] about Drinking in New Orleans