Category Archives: Travel

How I Made Preferred and Collected 180,000 Miles for Under $1500

A while ago I was young and more broke I was dating a girl that was going away to graduate school on the other side of the country.  Being in graduate school myself at the time I didn’t have a … Continue reading

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Packing for International Travel

Packing for international travel can be a little overwhelming.  What do you bring?  Will my charger need an adapter? I use this basic packing list as my basis for any trip I do overseas,  modifying for any special occasion (Winter, hiking etc).  … Continue reading

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Using Your Smartphone Abroad

Smartphones are an excellent resource while traveling.  Using mine, I have been able to navigate fairly complicated streets, public transportation systems (including the extensive Brussels tram system), and even use it as a car GPS when I was in Belgium and … Continue reading

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Backpacking as a Form of Travel

Here in the US a lot of people (though certainly not all) would cringe at the idea of “backpacking.”  Walk through any European country and you’ll see tourist struggling with rolling bags while others with backpacks move with ease.  Backpacking … Continue reading

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Copenhagen – Unexpected Amazing

During my most recent trip to Europe to attend Oktoberfest – my friend and I decided to spend 1.5 days in Copenhagen before heading down to Germany.  Wow!  Is all I can say – Copenhagen is full of so much … Continue reading

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Photo of the week – Bicycle in Copenhagen

Sometimes when looking for photos you have look what’s around you.  When I was in Copenhagen last year walking around and exploring I noticed this bicycle leaning against the graffiti filled wall.  I immediately fell in love the contrast in … Continue reading

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