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Nutty Train Station Lady

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I left Venice with one of the more interesting stories from the past three weeks. I camped out in one of the train station's indoor waiting rooms in a comfy chair waiting for a group of Dutch people to leave so I could plug in my laptop in the outlet. In walks in a respectable middle aged Italian woman. No signs of crazy were present. She walked up casually to the outlet and … [Read more...] about Nutty Train Station Lady

Venice Was Not Made For Solo Travel

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The year was 2010. Already six months past since the new phase in my life as a full-time traveler and entrepreneur. A stopover to Thailand in Ukraine turned into a six week detour across Europe. Venice, Italy, was the least expensive flight out of Ukraine to a city that interested me. Would I go again? Definitely not alone. Venice is an absolutely beautiful city that is … [Read more...] about Venice Was Not Made For Solo Travel

The Go-To Destinations for a Luxurious yet Adventurous Holiday in Europe

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When you talk about adventure holidays it perhaps conjures up images of camping in a tent, roughing it under the stars or spending all day climbing mountains. But that’s where you’re wrong. Companies like Eurocamp offer stylish, high-quality accommodation in beautiful settings, which provides you with a luxurious holiday home from … [Read more...] about The Go-To Destinations for a Luxurious yet Adventurous Holiday in Europe

Being Bogart: A Night in Malta

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While clubbing in Malta, I could never shake the association in my mind with the classic film, The Maltese Falcon. Specifically, I decided that it was my duty to ape the taciturn charm of Humphrey Bogart. That was tough. I mean, Malta, the island, has almost nothing at all to do with The Maltese Falcon. It's just that I used to watch the movie often, fantasizing about an … [Read more...] about Being Bogart: A Night in Malta