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With all of the economic turmoil surrounding Greece in recent months, it may not the country on the top of your travel list right now.  But Greece has long been a top travel destination for Americans and Europeans alike for good reason, and just because recent political and economic events have made the news on [...]

Everyone loves Prague.  It’s one of those places that people who have been lucky enough to visit will tell you is a must-see before you die, and almost anyone who goes there has a great time.
Under Communist rule for nearly 40 years, the city has retained much of its historic architecture (unlike much of the [...]

I’m a nomad. I haven’t stayed in one apartment for more than eight months since I moved out of my parents’ house, and that was twelve years ago. Four-to-six months is my average length of stay. The residence on my driver’s license is three years out of date and being asked for my permanent address [...]

I had been to Italy five times before I made it to Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, so I was thrilled when I finally booked my ticket to go.
I wasn’t disappointed. Florence is one of the most beautiful cities I’ve ever seen, with medieval and Renaissance churches in every practically every piazza, interesting [...]

This is the second part of my interview with Hannah Chaya, who has traveled the world as a solo woman.  Be sure to take a look at part one of my interview with her, where she talks about meeting people, what to bring and how to take safety precautions as a lone traveler.
Did you feel [...]

And now, I bring you the best of budget travel, cheap backpacker and student-minded bang-ups, bites, affordable beds and inexpensive beers throughout Europe via my new weekly column. A variation of it will be featured by our new partner, Sosauce, under the title of Thrifty Thrills.

Now, I’m aware of the reputation that Bratislava has [...]

Hannah Chaya spoke with me about her adventures traveling the world as a solo woman.  Along with some great advice on how to take necessary safety precautions and the need to trust your instincts during your travels, she talks about smelly feet, making friends and plain old having fun.
You’ve traveled around the world as a [...]

Cagliari is one of my favorite cities in Europe. It’s beautiful, urban, gritty, historic, and located on a beautiful stretch of beach (you can’t beat that!). Any time is a good time to visit Cagliari, but if there’s one time that’s better than all the others, it’s the annual weekend in May known as “Monuments [...]

I love swearing in Italian. The words are fun to say and the phrases conjure up images that I, at least, think are funny. Of course, by now you’ve realized that I’m not going to teach you any of the really nasty swear words – I’ll let you learn those on your own (if you [...]

When the words Canary Islands are mentioned, I wouldn’t be surprised if your mind draws a blank.  You might sit there for a few moments, trying to think back to your junior high geography class with no luck; the Canary Islands might as well be a fictional place, for all you know.
Well, you’re not alone.  [...]