Prague was a last minute addition to the trip. After getting several US State Department warnings about travel in Turkey, we decided to change our last stop from Istanbul to Prague. I am determined to get to Istanbul one day.…
Italy Impressions and Costs
Italy feels to me like two different memories: one great, one not so much. It was filled with beautiful art, awesome architecture, and tasty food. Unfortunately it was also filled with confused tourists (we were among them), expensive seat-less toilets,…
When in Rome
We hopped on a bus the morning of day 192 and headed to Rome. Tiburtina bus/train/metro station was a 10-minute walk from our apartment, but we couldn’t figure out which way to go (this seemed to happen a lot throughout the…
Milan and Pisa – by Anna
We got to Milan, Italy on day 184. Milan one of the fashion capitals of the world… with some of the most extreme prices. There was a purse on display in a shop window, that was probably about the size…
Greece Wrap-Up and Costs
Our 27 days in Greece were terrific. A rest after trekking Nepal, the weather could not have been more perfect. Sunny days in the mid-60’s, azure blue beaches, great food and warm showers were exactly what we needed. The Greeks…
From Ancient Sights to Salmonella – All Around Athens
High on salted air and Oreo Cakes from Santorini, we flew back to Athens on day 172. We were greeted at the Metro station by Pantelis, our Airbnb host. He graciously walked us to the apartment, in which he had…
Nepal Final Thoughts and Costs
Overall we were in Nepal for 22 days. We had been in “underdeveloped” countries before, but this was a totally new experience. Nepal was already a developing country, but on top of that it has suffered tremendously of late. The…
Highs and Lows – 11 Days Trekking Annapurna, Nepal
On day 135 we found ourselves walking through the streets of Thamel, shopping for gear. Going from Bangkok to Nepal meant that we were definitely short on cold weather clothing. We were consistently approached by vendors and salesmen, for everything from ganja to guides. We found…
Pokhara, Nepal
Thailand Thoughts and Costs
Thailand was fantastic. On all levels, it delivered – from the picturesque ruins and villages of Sukhothai, to the Wats and shops of Chiang Mai; from the colorful streets of Bangkok to the outdoor adventures across the country. We ziplined,…