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The further north you get the more the cold stings if you find yourself in Europe during the winter, and those of you on a tight budget won’t want to be forking out Euro after Euro on hot drinks so that the cafes don’t kick you out into the snow storm.  Luckily there are a [...]

Now that the Roman Forum is pay-per-view, the Pantheon is my favorite free monument in Rome. The piazza in front of the Pantheon is a great place to sit and relax for a while, and the Pantheon itself is a beautiful building and an amazing example of ancient engineering.
The most impressive thing about the Pantheon, [...]

One thing Europe does flat-out better than America is public space. Whether you’re standing in a platz, a plaza, or a piazza, you have a place where you can gather, hang out, people-watch, grab some local food, and probably listen to some live music or watch a street performer. Europe’s beautiful public spaces are full [...]

Even before the world’s economy “cratered” (my favorite term for it), the student traveler was perpetually low on funds. Now the money situation is the worst it’s been in our lifetimes, and if you’re lucky enough to be able to go backpacking or study abroad in the first place, chances are you don’t have a [...]

One thing we all love about Europe is the long and beautiful history of its architecture. American tourists, coming from a country where 200 years old counts as historic, are enthralled by the carved marble, pointed spires, gargoyles, and stained glass that make a walk through one of Europe’s cities such a distinctive experience. Of [...]

I don’t know about you, but I forget to talk to people. There’s a man who sits outside my favorite coffee shop with a sign: “I’m collecting stories. Tell me yours or just ask me why.” He sits there every night with his laptop, whatever the weather, and every time I pass by I think [...]

With tennis and basketball courts, paddle boats and duck ponds, baseball and soccer fields, zoos and picnic areas, American parks are the epitome of recreation and relaxation.
It wasn’t until coming to London that I discovered another side to parks that distinguishes them from the American tradition. Aside from being larger than any park I’ve ever [...]

It may not be as wacky as Wonka, but Cadbury World has the same uncanny ability to induce a childlike sense of wonder and awe at both the work and the fun that goes into making some of the most delicious chocolate ever.

Another great aspect of the hostel is the free breakfast. Each morning there is a choice of cereal and milk (or yogurt) plus a fruit plus a drink OR pancakes, waffles, etc. plus a drink (the latter option changes daily).

With massive drawings sprawling across the ceilings and on the walls, it’s like the British version of the Sistine Chapel, and it’s just as impressive.