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BackpackingJune 29, 2009October 26, 2011

Launching Ultimate Packing List .com

My last update mentioned a number of different projects. While most are still under way and keeping me terribly busy, I've completed and launched The Ultimate Packing List, which can be accessed through http://www.ultimatepackinglist.com. I found myself regularly answering a multitude of question…

BackpackingMarch 26, 2008April 9, 2008

435 Select Photos From My European Walkabout

Hello all, This has been a long time in coming and I apologize, but after months of struggling with software issues, my webhost and a crazy-busy life I've finally sorted through the 1,600 photos I took on my recen…

BackpackingDecember 18, 2007March 9, 2011

An American in Europe

As I prepared to leave for Europe a lot of people had questions about the trip. After "Have you seen the movie Hostel? Aren't you scared!"...the second most common question had to do with how I felt and what I expected …

BackpackingDecember 9, 2007March 9, 2011

Athens Part I

Listen to this post: Audio Transcript: Athens Part I The ferry sucked, it smelled bad, I got one hour of sleep and was thrilled to get off when we pulled into port about 15 minutes before dawn. I could go on for a…

BackpackingDecember 6, 2007October 1, 2012

Rethymno Part II, Iraklio and Knossos

So, you know that crazy phenomenon that occurs when you're about 1/2 through writing something that's difficult to save, and as a result, has not been saved? Well, it struck last night as I was writing this blog update…

BackpackingDecember 3, 2007October 1, 2012

Chania Part II, Rethymno Part I and A Rome Flashback

As I was walking along the castle walls here in Rethymno, I realized I forgot to blog about a fantastic experience I had in Rome. It's amazing how things that would ordinarily be the highlight of the month have at times become almost daily travel occurrences and blend into the background noise. …

BackpackingDecember 2, 2007August 31, 2012

Could You Do It? Analyzing Travel Costs.

It's a Sunday...everything is closed...and I have some extra time on a machine so it's time to write on something I've been itching to explore. When I told friends of my plans to backpack for several months across Eur…

BackpackingNovember 30, 2007April 4, 2008

Chania Part I & New Photos!

First - I've uploaded a number of new photos. You can access them in the following Albums: Album I, Album II, Album III, Album IV, Album V, Album VI. We awoke around 11 am, made our way down to the bus station and…

BackpackingNovember 29, 2007June 28, 2011

Backpacking Packing Tips & Basic Hostel Information

Today was a special day. It was the first day in over 2 1/2 months that I used a number of the heaviest items in my pack. Initially I was going to wait to make this post until I got home, but - there's no time like the p…

BackpackingNovember 28, 2007April 4, 2008

Sparta, Mystras & Gythio

You've no doubt heard the name. You may have seen the movies and hopefully you know about it's reputation. That said, Sparta was incredible. Not because the city was brimming with fierce-hearted ancient warriors, beau…