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A 2-month Backpacker’s Plan for Europe
When I first started planning my European trip, I wondered how I would fit everything I wanted to see into two months. The very real truth is that it is impossible. Europe is massive and each country is so different from its neighbor that you need to spend some actual time at each spot! For each country I went to, I visited the major cities and left the smaller ones on the “next time I’m here” plan. From towering mountains to iconic man-made metal structures, Europe has it all. Euros and Zlotys, kabobs on the street and crepes cafes, each country in Europe offers a new experience. I had just…
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Krakow, Poland: The City That Has No Curfew
Krakow, Poland: Whether you consider it early mornings or late nights, Krakow has them. Leaving bars and clubs at 5 a.m. is just another typical trip adventure for any traveler. I haven’t done an all night event since a lock in during the 7th grade. Regardless, I took on the city of Krakow and its lengthy nightlife just to see what the buzz was all about. If there are any errors in this post, it may just be from sleep deprivation. I’m still recovering from the hours I lost. Day 1: After an overnight train from Prague, groggy and irritated, I stumbled into my hostel that graciously allowed me to check…
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Destination: Prague
From Berlin, this 5 hour bus ride was a piece of cake. The 40 minute walk to our hostel felt far longer! One thing that requires a big adjustment is the KofC to USD ratio. For instance, looking at the menu, I gasped in surprise when I saw the price of a chicken kabob lunch was 158. Currently, the ratio is .04 KofC = $1 USD. It took my brain some time to register this adjustment every time I saw prices! My blonde hair had nothing to do with this difficulty, I solemnly swear. Our walk to the Airbnb was far from boring. We saw a huge tower with large…
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Berlin, Germany: City of Street Art
Welcome to Berlin, a city built on history but still very modern. Taking an overbooked train and overheating in the back of the car with 20 other passengers wasn’t my favorite mode of transportation. However, it definitely beat walking. Unfortunately my train troubles wouldn’t end there. After mistakenly hopping on the wrong train I wound up on the wrong side of town and had to wait 40 minutes to go to my actual destination. Being blonde is a curse some days. So, besides the my plunders and pitfalls with trains, Berlin was a very lovely city. This is especially true if you enjoy history or want to make your own…
