A country where everyone is your friend (as you have money to spend) I would not go as far to say that Turkey is my favorite country, but it is there.  Take it that very soon I will be seeing more of the country.  One of those places on my list is Cappadocia.  I have…

The land of breathtaking views and fondue Ahhhhh what can I say about Switzerland!!! Everything you have heard about this country is true. I had the opportunity to visit the country two times. Driving through the country side of the majestic mountains, I realized that this is a place I would love to just stay…

The food will take your breathe away Poland is a country that is doing a good job at recovering from its communist days.  It is also the heritage that my dads side of the family holds, so I grew up on Polish food.  Let me tell you, I was impressed with everything.  Food, History, and…

The most expensive country in the world, but he people make up for it I would of stayed away from this country as it will empty out your wallet faster than any other place in the world (if you are on USD of course), but a friend from my university named Olav is from and…

A country I need to explore more of So my trips to Mexico (which are countless) were usually when I was in high school over to Ciudad Juarez to party, Spring Break (Puerto Penasco), and Cabo San Lucas.  So can I say that I have been to Mexico-yes I have.  Can I say that I…

When in Rome, do what the Romans do…..Everything!!! 2015 Italy Trip with Students A great hotel to stay in near Rome that is friendly and beautiful and quiet is Hotel Campannelle.  If any hotel can handle 50 students perfectly with food and service and reception, then it is this hotel!!!!!  The hotel is clean and…

This country is the least I have ever slept in my life.  Nightlife is amazing Upon driving through the countryside in order to get to Budapest (pronounced Budapesht), you would think you are getting into a very sleep country.  In fact the exact opposite is true. The sites of Budapest are amazing!!!  They have a…

Not as impressive as everyone thinks, but still nice Two places I have never been impressed with that are major tourist attractions are England and France.  It does not mean that I loathe them, it just means they are crammed with tourists (kinda like me) and prices are sky high. Nice in the French Riviera…

Expensive in London, but the rest of the country is lovely….. I have been in and out of London pretty much every time I go to Europe.  I really have only stayed one night in the city with a friend.  The rest of the times, I have my little sleeping spot at Gatwick Airport behind…

Beer and Nightlife works for me!!!!!  Mind as well throw in great historical sites. Czech Republic is a country I have frequented a few times thanks to the many things there is to do there.  You can live in Prague your whole life and still not eat at every restaurant and go to every bar/nightclub!!!! …

Are you ready for a party and Island hopping? Trying to find the right word to sum up Croatia is extremely difficult.  In fact, many adjectives come to mind when thinking of this ex Yugoslav country.  But Ill try anyway…..this place is mental!!!!  From my first time to last time here, I never had so…

Most chilled out country in Europe?  I think so, and I love it Please click for Salzburg 2015- Steve and Laina’s surprise engagement A lot of people that I have talked to have said that Austria is average.  I have to disagree.  It is somewhat quiet but there is heaps to do and with a…

This country is a happening spot in the middle of the Balkans When you say the name Serbia, an image pops into people’s heads of a war torn country. In fact the exact opposite is true as they are doing everything they can to get their economy back on track. Belgrade is one of the…

A country in which the spark for WW1 was lit and a century of turmoil is recovering nicely Bosnia is a country with a long and storied history.  From being in the Ottoman Empire, to the spark that started WW1, to the Yugoslavia days, to the war with Serbia….this place has seen its shares of…

This country could possibly be the next big thing in Europe PLEASE READ RETURN TO ALBANIA 2015 FOR A MORE IN DEPTH LOOK When someone asks me the question “What is Albania like?” my response is usually “It is like a European Egypt.”  This is a country who saw hard times under the communist leader…

Beer, Beer, Beer, Beer, Meat, Pork, Beer, Beer, Beer, History, Beer, Beer….. Please click for Off the Beaten Path-Oktoberfest 2015 In case you have not noticed in the world, Germany is known for their great beer.  Oh yea they have a long and complicated history and they love to eat a lot of meat and…

Jordan? You remember from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade… My trip to Jordan was a memorable one. I went with some people from school and we had a blast. We rented cars upon arrival at the airport in Amman and decided that we were going to loop around this small country while taking stops…

An Island small enough to walk around where taxis are way to expensive This was my first couch surfing experience ever and let me say it was a good one. I stayed with a guy I met on couch surfing and his girlfriend. They were the most hospitable people I have ever seen and we…

The land of Gypsies and hard alcohol What can I say about Bulgaria…It was awesome!!!!! Upon arriving in Sofia the capital we saw a Gypsy camp outside the city. My first reaction was to go and walk through it, but my guide told me otherwise. Upon getting to the hotel which was in the city…

The Old Town is the new place to party and see the sites What can I say. I was nearing the end of my Baltic country journey as our last stop was Estonia. We stayed in the old town which was lined with cobblestone streets much like it was hundreds of years ago. Very few…