Christiania Has Lost Its Charm
During my initial visit to Copenhagen in July of 2009 my host made sure that Christiania was part of the two-day whirlwind tour. The small freetown of Christiania is a fascinating place. With a hist…
Backpacking
View travel posts dedicated to the budget backpacking style of travel. Especially as it relates to hosteling and youth travel.
A Video Guide To Exploring (and Learning) Danish Culture
The Danes are a famously quirky bunch. They're much beloved, generally liked the world over, and a bit of an enigma. T…
Use Exciting History Podcasts To Revolutionize Your Travel
Exciting history podcasts. That's right. I used those three words in one sentence without a hint of sarcasm or satire. T…
Turning 30 – Birthday Reflections On Life, Achievement and Travel
Prolific travelers often joke that we have commitment issues. It's a joke I've often made - after all, when folks asked…
I Decided Against Travel Blogging As A Career – Here’s Why
I recently accepted a full time job. With that acceptance I concretely closed a chapter of my life during which I came v…
A Grand New Adventure – Working in Denmark
July 21st, 2011 found me tearfully saying goodbye to my Parents. I'd just sent three hulking bags through security and had a knot in my stomach that left me sympathizing with Atlas - at that moment w…
Discover Your True Self – #Studyabroadbecause
From time to time I'm asked to do interviews about my travel or study abroad experiences. In the past I've been bad abo…
Malaga In January – A Pleasant Surprise
Seville, Granada, Cadiz ... these are the cities that spring to mind when you talk about southern Spain in winter. Citie…
Hostel Etiquette – Sleep In Your Own Damn Bed
There is a pandemic raging through hostel culture...and no, it isn't bed bugs. In a sleepy dorm room somewhere nearby a…
Behold the Valley of the Sun
With roughly 4.3 million residents in the greater Phoenix metro area the city, named after a mythical bird, has wings th…