Avignon is a non-typical, cute little French city. It was nice enough for the Popes to settle when exiled from Rome in the fourteenth century. What these Italian holy men left was a grand, Gothic palace. The world's largest Gothic edifice But I digress because when you visit places like India for their palaces. Not a … [Read more...] about Avignon, France Anyone?
Europe
Campervan Travels: A Cozy Fit for the Truly Adventurous
For those of you who’ve been following me for any amount of time, you know I’ve had epic travels over the past year, with the bulk of my time recently being spent in dreary and drab London. The beer and pubs were great, but I would have lost my sanity if it weren’t for my campervan excursions, seeing the beautiful countryside and experiencing the rest of the UK. The one … [Read more...] about Campervan Travels: A Cozy Fit for the Truly Adventurous
A Look at the Notable Residents and Transit Options in Edinburgh
Planning to visit the capital of Scotland? The second most populated city of the country, Edinburgh is also the seventh most populated city in the United Kingdom. According to Wikipedia , this city lies at the heart of the larger urban zone and has a population of 7,778,000, as of 2013. It has been the capital of Scotland since the 15th century, and … [Read more...] about A Look at the Notable Residents and Transit Options in Edinburgh
Top Things to Do in Barcelona on a Budget
"Barcelona is a wonderful Spanish city known for its lively street festivals, fantastic architecture, fun things to do, and rich cultural heritage.Tourism to Barcelona is booming, and as with all hot travel destinations, this can mean prices that are not exactly suited to a backpacker's budget. How can a frugal visitor get the most out of a Barcelona vacation without spending a … [Read more...] about Top Things to Do in Barcelona on a Budget
Nutty Train Station Lady
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