Europe’s not easy for budget backpackers. In 2014, 6 of the top 10 most expensive cities in the world went to European cities. These include Oslo, London, Geneva, Paris and Amsterdam to name a few. They’re awesome cities and great stops on any European tour, but they’re also serious budget killers. Fortunately, Europe is home to […]
How To Get A Visa For Europe
One of the most impressive accomplishments of the EU is relative freedom of movement among member states. This is known as the Schengen Zone, and it includes a few non-EU countries as well. Within Schengen, US, CA & AU citizens, as well as many others, do not require a tourist visa to enter or travel around. Although […]
10 Paradoxes From Around The World
The more you travel, the more you begin to notice the paradoxes, ironies, and injustices that characterize the world. While some are comical, others are disturbing. If more widely known, they would surely inspire change. After 8 years of backpacking and over 60 countries, below are just a few of the paradoxes I’ve noticed. 1) […]
Top 3 Most Intense European Festivals
Almost every European country has an epic festival each summer. In Norway it’s Slottsfjell, in Polland, Open’er, and in the Netherlands, Pinkpop. While all of them have their attractions, only a few are epic enough to convey a sense of complete freedom from society, life and this world. They are the largest, longest, and most […]
The Cheapest Flights: NYC to Europe Fall 2011
After hours of searching, I found some of the cheapest flights from NYC to Europe for fall 2011. For all you travelers who are ready to backpack Europe this fall but don’t want to spend a fortune on airfare, this list is for you. *All flights below are one-way fares not based on a round […]
