Home away from home
Fast Travel The first half of this trip is some of the slowest travel I’ve ever done in Europe. The first two weeks I am spending in just three locations: Prague for four nights, Dresden and Berlin for five each. … Continued
The Great Money Belt Debate
After four days in Stockholm, it’s time to head to Tallinn on an overnight ferry. I load my travel backpack and walk to the metro station to head to the ferry terminal. I board a very crowded train, grab hold … Continued
Use Furkot to Plan Your Next Road Trip
I discovered Furkot kind of by accident while researching scenic route options for my Yellowstone road trip last month. It turned out to be an invaluable tool for planning the trip. I’m going to show you how to use it … Continued
Itinerary Advice
I don’t think I’ve ever planned a trip without someone, either on a forum or in real life, suggesting alternatives to my itinerary. When I went to the Balkans, I heard from people who said I needed more time in … Continued
As long as I’m there…
When you travel a long way to see wonderful things, there is a natural impulse to squeeze in as many destinations and activities and great sites as possible. After all, you might not ever get back, and you’re so close, … Continued
Guidebooks
Picking the right guidebook is always a challenge. On the one hand, any guidebook is going to provide useful information, so you won’t necessarily have a better or worse vacation by picking one guidebook over another. But some guidebooks provide advice … Continued