Monthly Archives: July 2011

Burning Down the House in Budapest

When I was six years old I was named a honoree firefighter when my first grade class visited the local firehouse. 18 years later, I earned that award. Yep, I may have stopped a small fire from breaking out in … Continue reading

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5755 Reunion in Bolzano and Lake Como

Without a doubt, traveling solo is the best way to go. It’s total freedom. Go where you want to go. Do what you want to do. Feeling lonely? Meeting people is easier when you’re stag. Fellow backpackers going it alone … Continue reading

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Can’t sleep – Timeline from a Hostel

I had a fever a few weeks ago. Too many nights without sleep in Barcelona. Wide awake and staring at the bunk bed above me, I was sure of only one thing: The sleeping pill I took two hours ago … Continue reading

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Lisbon – Benefica!

Lisbon was a bit out of the way, but I kept hearing what a special city it is, so I hopped on a red-eye train from Madrid. My first impression of the city: Lots of hills and old architecture washed … Continue reading

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