I see that the map shows a line directly to Palermo from Rome, but I actually took the train, so as you can imagine we didn't go over any water haha.…

Basically, today I just went to the beach for a few hours before grabbing some Greek salads with Anna and heading off to the airport.The water wa…

When I got there it was a mad hour and a half dash to the train station for my 21h18 night train from Termini.I made it and opted for the free no re…

So after the disappointing 6am night I slept until about 13.30-14.00It was Sunday. No Kebab shops or the markets were open so I settled for a "bag of…

I slept late today with no really big plans.I went over to the Supermarket and got some food for the day. 3 euro for four bananas, a can of salted pe…

Today I visited the sights of Athens with two guys from Wisconsin. I am glad I met them in my room last night because they had been around a bit alre…

I woke up early and headed out to the Airport with Jen, a Canadian girl I had befriended at the hostel in Rome. We had planned to head out together …

I woke up and I was still worried about my card. I had no cash left and my card was restricted. Ash called them for me but there system was down for…

Just sleeping here at the "7 Hostel" for the night. It is pretty awesome also. I think it is only 3.5 months old. Everything is clean and so nice... …

I got out of Rome at 10h49 (traveling with an Aussie and his sister to the station and part of the way on the train) but I didn't make it into my hos…

I came to Rome on the EuroStar train. A tip for prospective travelers: If you have a Eurail Pass take the Regional trains if at all possible. They ar…

Today was the day I really explored Florence.First off I went to stand in line to see David. It was worth the wait and the 10 euro. It's and amazing …

Today I slept late then got up and went out to Pisa.As they say, there isn't much else to see or do here other than the leaning tower. I did have lun…

I got here to Florence to find only one computer. I was able to upload all my pictures before someone else got in line to use it so I gave it up.I pl…

My train out of Latisana was at around 7h30 and even though it's a 10-15 min walk to the train station Ms. Rosina insisted on coming to pick me up an…

I headed out to Bologna while Mrs. Di Matteo headed back to Latisana.Bologna was a nice city. I remember all the buildings were warm colors like re…

Today I wanted to take a trip out to Bologna for some hand made tortellini, but first Mrs. Di Matteo accompanied me to Padua (on the way to Bologna) …

I headed back to Latisana early and met Mrs. Di Matteo as she was getting out of mass.We went home, had dinner, and played around on youtube listen…

Today was another relaxing day. Going and going every day is tiring so it is nice to enjoy these opportunities when they present themselves.Mrs. Di M…

Today I gave Mrs. Di Matteo a call first thing in the morning. I planned to arrive in Latisana at 13h30. Her lovely friend and my new Italian grandmo…

Abby and I got out to Venice around 11h00ish and basically just walked the streets aimlessly. This is a perfectly acceptable way to tour Venice haha.…

I wanted to wake up early and try to go and see the Vienna boys choir at 9h00, but it never happened. I almost overslept check out actually haha.On…

I went to Vienna, but I didn't REALLY tour properly. I have been alone the past couple days and the prospect of meeting with Abby (a friend I met w…

I had a really good sleep on the train and headed over to the hostel for a much needed shower (gross I know hahaa). I used the computer a bit a…

I had a "Wow, I'm in Poland" feeling when I got off the train.. No particular reason why... Probably just because I never planned to go hahaa. I loc…

I finally gave up (or got tired of laying there in the cold) trying to sleep around 7h30. Maybe I slept an hour here or there, but you know it's ha…

I found the guys at breakfast and headed out to Dachau with them when they finished. (I had only paid for my first two nights at The Tent which had j…

Technically, today was the worst day of my trip. I wake up and my wallet isn't in my pocket or with the rest of my things. My phone, bag, and jacket …

Today was one of my best and worst days of my trip so far although I didn't realize it until the next morning (and is the reason I have been so behin…

I got here to Rothenburg and it was FREEZINGGGGG. The wind is the worst part. I got some info from a local and headed to the nearest sporting goods s…

To this point in my trip... If I had to give one piece of advice to my fellow backpackers it would be to do the free walking tours!!!!! SERIOUSLY. I …

Today was not totally a travel day. I got to taste some really good Dutch pancakes Carolien made for breakfast for starters.I headed out early and pi…

The first thing I did today was head out to meet Matt. We got some lunch then headed in the direction of Vondelpark. He remembered that he had to go …

Haha, So I went to the Anne Frank house/museum in the morning..... And that's about it for this entry haha.

I slept until about 8.30. I caught a shower before breakfast and check out at the hostel.I walked over to Market Square and got raped again at the po…

I just added this entry because I made a connection here on my way to Belgium. I would like my travel map to be a bit more accurate when I take long …

Happy birthday dad. So that was a crazy night. Once again a small train delay sent me on a headache of a journey. I made it into Brussles at the ti…

The weather was worse today. No "top of Europe" trip. The visibility was slightly better but it rained all day. I got up early and washed clothes.I w…

When I woke up I was delayed for about an hour while trying to find my phone. I had just about decided that someone had stolen it from my bed while I…

Connected here to Interlaken. I had breakfast again with Carl then we went out for a walk and toured a very famous cemenary before I headed out to In…

My train last night was MUCH better than my first night train to Barcelona. I had a couchette as opposed to a reclining seat and I was able to sleep …

I woke around 7h30 and had breakfast with Owen and Sara. I have to admit that seeing Owen with Sara makes me want children soon lol. Not just yet tho…

After my 5 hour train ride I arrived in Carcassonne at around 13h00 It took me about 30 minutes after to set up my train out to Switzerland tomorrow.…

Sorry for the lack of an entry tonight. I am way too tired and it is way too late and my train leaves way to early in the morning for me to writ…

I got to Barcelona after a horrible night´s sleep on the train. I got to my hostel around 10.00 which was 2 hours before check in. This was good bec…

 

The rain was nice for sleeping, but not for touring the Abby. On top of that, it was cool and windy. It was nice to walk through LMSM, but I was mor…

When we left the memorial, our first stop was at some German bunkers. Surprisingly, they were in very good condition. I was also surprised at how far…

Carl and I left out of Paris early for Caen. Our plans were to head over to Caen to see the memorial (WWII museum) there before we went out to the be…

Next, we went out to Amboise Castle. The main thing I wanted to see here was the tomb of Leonardo Da Vinci, but the castle and gardens were great as …

Just for the night.

Currently, I am in the car en route to Normandy (writing in the journal of course).Carl and I took a train out to Orléans yesterday (the day this en…

As you can see in the photos, we got some beer on the way haha. It is legal for the passenger to drink in France also.... just FYI lol. The castle …

When I got back we took aparetifs with Sophie and Laurent and then went out to dinner. What I had was very good but what Carl had is the most int…

I know that because thiw iw my first time in Paris I probably should not have gone to Disneyland, but it is also a vaction for me as well haha.…

Today was a fairly short day out.First thing in the morning I went to Sacre Coeur. My most lasting memory of this trip, unfortunately, will be the Af…

When I got back to Paris today I had my first ever experience zith McDonalds outside of the US. It was better, in my opinion, but slightly more exp…

Today I hopped on the RER (free with my railpass) and headed out to Versailles. I met a Mexican girl after she asked me to take a photo for her and w…

I woke up today and went with Carl to a market which is open only on Wed and Sat mornings. We had breakfast then I headed out on my own in Paris. I f…

Bonjour,Ahhhhh, Paris.Today was an early one for me. I didn't actually walk the 3 miles to King's Cross though. The busses were running, and it onl…

As I was walking away from St. Paul's Cathedral I saw my reflection in a sidewalk store's window walking with all the Londoners. Today is my 13th day…

Finally, we  rolled into the town of Bath (or should I say BaaaaaaTH). This city is beautiful from above. The main attraction here is the Roma…

Today, like the days I took tours of the Dingle Peninsula and North Ireland, was quite structured, efficient, and involved a relaxing bus ride.With t…

When we left we headed towards Stonehenge. I saved 10 pounds on lunch by bagging up an apple, orange and 2 croissants from breakfast this morning h…

I got up this morning and went out to Buckingham Palace with plans to see the changing of the guards. I got out there around 10.30 even though it d…

Since I had gone to sleep relatively early, I had no problem getting up early to see Oxford University's Christ Church. When I first walked in I coul…

After I checked in I headed straight to Greenwich. I didn't really want to jump into the London attractions with only a half day, and this was …

I caught the 11.31 train out of Oxford to London's Paddington Station. I have to say that arriving in a big station like this in a big city like Lond…

I woke up and showered at Keith's then set out to the train station. Unfortunately my train was a lengthy 5 hours from 10.13-15.13 It wasn't …

I got up this morning at 4.45 to catch my 6.05 train to York. The last thing I wanted was to miss it. Keith, a fellow CS'er from York, is another exa…

I will add a journal entry later tonight.So I am pretty upset. It's 17.25 and I just lost 3/4 or more of my photos from today. I am an idiot I guess,…

Verry nice last minute sleep at Danny's. Plus, I had Internet and a computer to use. If you read th is through my CS profile... thanks a lot my frien…

I will start this by saying that this may not be my most lively entry, only because I was so tired from all the hiking of the day when I wrote it…

This entry is for my travel map.

I woke up at Rory's around 10.00 and checked on the train times. I decided to take the 13.20 to Belfast as my tour is early tomorrow. The Eurail only…

My tour of the Dingle Peninsula started early today at 10.30 After the amazing breakfast I headed to Dero’s tour office. Here is where I met one of…

This entry is for my travel map.

I was not at all ready to get up. I got on the train, though, and here I sit. Time to attempt to get my second half of last night's sleep in. O…

Other than the diverted trip to Manchester, everything went smooth on both flights. I couldn't sleep on them though. I got to Dublin. It was col…

I can't believe I am actually doing this. Alone in Europe for 9 weeks with just a backpack, passport, and railpass!?!?Words can't express how hard it…

Today is Tuesday. I leave Friday morning!!! Kinna hard to believe isn't it? I finished my first round of packing last night. I am going to try to cut…