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BackpackingMay 23, 2013

My Fantastic Packing Mistake

I had a comfortable late-morning flight to Rome. The route to Copenhagen airport is an easy one. Hop a reliable bus for a 5 minute ride, switch to the metro for a 35 minute trip and boom. Next thing you know you're at Copenhagen airport ready to move quickly through their efficient security line…

BackpackingJuly 16, 2011

I’m Sorry, Did You Say Travel Disaster? I Heard Adventure: Why I Travel for the Disasters

Life is comfortable. Chances are you're not starving in a third world country or digging ditches in Sub-Sahara Africa. Most Millennials reading this are students, working desk jobs or have embraced the life of an entre…

BackpackingDecember 7, 2010March 9, 2011

Goodbye Denmark, Hello Germany

My final day in Copenhagen was a brief one. After a fantastic night spent exploring the city's nightlife with Kevan and a few girls from the hostel I downed a hearty breakfast, showered, read for a while and then stru…

BackpackingDecember 30, 2009March 9, 2011

Shipwrecked on the way to San Pedro

After a relatively early start I set off to catch the 11AM bus from Playa del Carmen, Mexico down to Chetumal, Mexico. The plan was to cross the border into Belize, head to Corozal and then catch a water taxi or cheap…

BackpackingNovember 4, 2007March 9, 2011

Pisa, the Cinque Terre & Verona

Before I start up again I just want to make a side note that hostels really are odd places. Last night was the worst hostel experience I think I've had thus far. Though that sounds overly negative as the vast majority o…