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Paris and Amsterdam

This is part 3 in the ongoing series detailing my first trip to Europe in the Winter of 2005-2006. This may only interest some readers, be assured, regular posts will be coming. This entry picks up after Part III, and my trip to Marseilles. Thursday’s entry will detail my North Sea to Adriatic train ride across the Alps. more…

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My 3 Best Kept Travel Secrets

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I was tagged to do this post by Steph at 20something travel. She was tapped by Shannon at A Little Adrift and Gray, who writes Solo Friendly. They all have great material. Since I include food and drink as one of my items, this seemed appropriate for the Food Friday post! This was started by Tripbase as a way to get travel bloggers to really bring out travel knowledge that they keep close to them. more…

How to Pick a Great Hostel

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For people just starting out on an international journey, picking a hostel or hostels can be one of the most daunting aspects of the trip. It can even scare someone away from going in the first place. more…

The Best Hostel I Ever Stayed In

When kids set out across Europe in their college years, staying in a hostel is one of the rights of passage that everyone must endure. Doing research, filtering out the good from the bad, trying to read in languages that you may not be familiar with, and trying to map out locations and public transportation are all integral parts of the hostelling experience. Some people also express trepidation at first, not keen to get away from the sterile predictability of a hotel. So, I’m going to quickly go over the basics of hostels, illustrated by the best hostel I ever stayed in, even though it was a little strange. more…

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