For Americans, mainly due to the development of the interstate highway system in the 1950’s, train travel is not a hard-wired part of our travel psyche. Unless you live in Washington D.C. (like myself), New York or Boston, you probably don’t ever think about long-distance (over 4 hours) train travel. more…
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Thursday, December 10th, 2009 / Dan
Category: Tips and Recomendations, Trip Planning
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Thursday, December 03rd, 2009 / Dan
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…
Category: Tips and Recomendations, Trip Planning
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Friday, November 20th, 2009 / Dan
Yesterday I added some more detail to the ongoing travel memoir, and before that, I touched on the future of travel writing. This is the first instalment of Food Friday, a segment where I will highlight one of the great pleasures of travelling, drinking and eating.
In most parts of the world, drinking is an integral part of the culture, and has been for a long time. So naturally, the place to gather and imbibe becomes very representative of the culture, and is one of the best ways to truly experience a place. Of course, there will always be touristy bars and restaurants, but travellers are always in search of the authentic experience. So, I give you 5 bars in Europe where you can get just that. more…
Category: Food Friday, Food and Drink, Tips and Recomendations
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