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• Things I Wish I’d Known About Greek Ferries

  

  Thinking about visiting one of Greece’s gorgeous islands? (Santorini is a stunner.) You’ll probably be taking the ferry, in which case there are a few things yo... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Airbnb is Not Cheaper Than Hotels (YMMV)

  

  Hotels are dead. Airbnb is the future. Everyone knows that, right?Whoa there, Nelly. Hang on a minute.It’s a nice picture, but I have to rain a little on the... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Do Hostels Really Save You Money?

  

  Here’s the thing. I envisioned us heffalumping our packs around Europe this summer, crashing on couches and sleeping in seedy hostels. Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Link Love (Powered by Introspection and Long Train Rides)

  

  Unsurprisingly, I’ve had a lot of time to think about what I want my life to look like when we return home. I’m not sure I have any definite answers. But one... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Budget Travel: How Do You Decide What Attractions Are Worth It?

  

  Unless you’re a megazillionaire, it’s probably safe to assume that both time and money are, to some degree, factors in your travel plans. Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Coming Face to Face with History in Awe-inspiring Athens

  

  Here’s the thing about ancient ruins. They’re almost always more, well, RUINED than you might think. There’ll be cranes and all sorts of... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Greece on a Budget: Ways to Save When Visiting Santorini

  

  Touristy? Yes. Gorgeous? Insanely.Explosive sunsets and blindingly white stone buildings; beaches that run the gamut from golden to black and even a rusty... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• (Almost) Wordless Wednesday: A Very Brief Swoop Through Interlaken and...

  

  I have very little to say about Switzerland. In fact, it can probably be summed up in one syllable: WHOA.The skies are more packed than the streets. A cool,... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Halfway There: Random Travel Snippets and Thoughts

  

  Now that we’re halfway through our journey, I thought it might be time to pause and share a few random stats from the trip!Biggest facepalm moment Losing about... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• How Do You Like to Celebrate Your Birthday?

  

  How did I wind up in Prague on my birthday?Well, since I couldn’t find a host in Berlin for the weekend, I figured that instead of lingering in the city, we... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Berlin on a Budget: Four Free/cheap Things to Do

  

  Berlin is the place to be if you’re an arty, hip, vegan.But even if you’re none of those things (like me), odds are you’re still going to fall in love with... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Apple Juice! Lakes! Bikes! And Other Munich Highlights

  

  If there is one reason one should always wear a bra, it’s the flexibility to go for a swim at any time.It was a devilishly hot day in Munich as we strolled... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Four Things That Blew My Mind in Berlin

  

  The beach bars Berlin might not have an ocean, but it DOES have a river. And along that river are a handful of beach bars, complete with sand, hammocks, and... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• How to Work for Free AND Have the Time of Your Life Doing It

  

  So y’all want to know more about what volunteering at Englischhausen was like? Glad to oblige.In a nutshell: One week. A group of locals. An equal number of... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Communication FTW! A Week of English Volunteering in the Black Forest

  

  I never worried too much about potentially running into language barriers before we set out.  Maybe I should have, but as it turns out, I didn’t really need... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Lest We Forget: Auckland by Night

  

  I’m almost starting to feel a few pangs of homesickness. Not quite, though!Here are a few photos I took of Auckland shortly before we left. Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Link Love (Powered by Bikes and BMWs)

  

  It’s been a whirlwind few weeks since we touched down at Heathrow. And the thing is, not every single one of the places we’ve visited warrants a post of its own. Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• London, How Do I Love Thee?

  

  There are many things I love about London. Let’s see:The Tube. I am in Type A love with the Underground. Efficient public transport – say what? Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Hotel Highlights: Where We Stayed in Asia

  

  We’ve experienced everything from the most basic hostels to luxury resorts while travelling in Asia. Gotten used to tiny bathrooms, some with just a shower... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• RTW Budget: What It Costs to Travel in SE Asia

  

  So, after six weeks in Asia, what was the damage?Confession: I didn’t track those first four days in Malaysia. We were getting settled into travelling, using a... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL