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Some Things That Don’t Mesh in the Countries of the Silk Roadistan Tour

By on November 13, 2012 in Asia, China, Europe, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Russia, Soviet Travel, Turkey

I’m never going to stop talking about the Silk Roadistan Tour. Nope. It was just too interesting! So here we have some more observations from our months abroad this year.

November 13, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 11 }

Deep in the Art of Gubbio

By on July 5, 2012 in Europe, Italy

I prepared myself for the applause and approval of my watching audience. Surely I was just as good as I was 8 years ago when I crafted a vase, a bowl, a mug, and a giraffe ashtray. Surely.

July 5, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 6 }
oliver driving brooke around

On the Business of Blogging: Key Takeaways from TBU Umbria

By on June 13, 2012 in Europe, Italy, Writing

After TBU, I felt refreshed. The travel blogging industry is definitely coming around. Important issues were being brought up to people that will listen, and bloggers making leeway into this new field were there to reveal some of their best secrets.

June 13, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 8 }
pat and chocolate guy

TBU – Totally Worth It

By on June 6, 2012 in Europe, Italy

I know it’s about 1.5 months overdue, but I finally am taking the time to blog about the Travel Bloggers Unite conference in Umbria, Italy. I think the title gives away my feelings on the event, but if you’re curious, you can read on to find out more.

June 6, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 12 }
Milan

Thrifty Thursday: How I Saved 150 Euro on VAT in Europe (shopping tactics, plus how to claim)

By on May 24, 2012 in Europe, Italy, Thrifty Travel

Have you ever imagined going on a holiday to Europe but actually getting money refunded to you when you are flying home? Well, if you like shopping, then this Thrifty Thursday guest post by Jo Karnaghan will tickle your fancy!

May 24, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 8 }

Day 198: Kebabs Make Me Think Of…

By on July 18, 2011 in Europe, Italy

Australia has so many kebab shops it isn’t even funny. I would throw the kebab into the Australian version of fast food, along with meat pies and sausage rolls, and it makes for a possible late-night food option after drinking. To be honest, I was surprised to see how popular kebabs were when arriving down under, but really… kebabs have… Read more

July 18, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 4 }

Day 116: Cobblestone Streets, Bad for Feet

By on April 27, 2011 in Europe, Italy

If you asked me now what the most important part of my body is when it comes to being in good physical condition, I would have to say feet since I’ve had so many issues lately. I used to think that having a good knee was all I wanted, and the back seems to throw everything out of whack if… Read more

April 27, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 4 }

Day 73: Nothing’s Pefect, and Why Should It Be

By on March 15, 2011 in Australia, Europe, Italy, Oceania

Day 73 will forever go down in infamy, at least in my eyes. I woke up this morning with the goal of getting stuff done and making the most of the daylight hours before I had to head into the city and further onto Balmain for a night of pub trivia goodness. Only, I didn’t expect technology to bite me … Read more

March 15, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 6 }

Day 59: My Day with a Rabbi in Rome

By on March 1, 2011 in Europe, Italy
Did you know that I’m taking a photo and writing a blog post for every day of my 2011?! Subscribe via email to follow along.… Read more

You know it’s a good day when you fail to write a blog post because you honestly have too many ideas of what to share. I couldn’t choose last night which topic to go with,

March 1, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 2 }

Day 58: Hot & Dirty [train] Stations

By on February 28, 2011 in Australia, Europe, Italy, Oceania

The air outside in Sydney was fairly refreshing at 10pm last night as I made my way back home from a lovely evening at the Glenmore Rooftop… Read more in the Rocks. It sprinkled from time to time, but it was just that nice, much-needed bit of rain that didn’t bother. Outside was lovely, but inside…
I hit Wynyard Station after 10pm

February 28, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 5 }