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The Journal – 6/22 – 6/24 – Our Life in Salamanca
Blake and I woke up early on Tuesday because we knew that we had a lot to do. The first thing on the agenda was to get some towels so that we could take a shower. We also needed some groceries and a few other items, like soap, a trash can, etc.... »
The Journal – 6/19 – 6/21 – Madrid to Salamanca
When we set foot in the Madrid city center, Blake and I were too exhausted to go out and party. It was about 2am when we arrived. As we were walking to our hotel, we stopped for a slice of pizza to-go. We found that the Hostal Gislay was overbooked, and... »
The Journal – 6/19 – Layover in Milan/Bergamo
Well, it seems as though Blake and I can’t catch a break with these rough flights! I just about peed my pants when we were about to land. We were flying over the Alps down into Bergamo, and I believe we had to fly through a storm. OH MY GOD!!! ... »
The Journal – 6/15 – 6/19 – Kos, Greece
The ride back to Kos was as pleasant as it could be, I guess. The ferry ended up coming to Santorini a little late, and by the time we boarded the ship and found seats, we were so tired that we probably fell asleep within the first hour. I snagged a booth... »
The Journal – 6/9 – 6/15 – Santorini, Greece
Blake and I arrived in Santorini just after midnight, and as soon as we stepped foot on Santorini soil, we had to pay 18 euros for a taxi to drive us across the island. The island isn’t that big, (it was only a 15 min. taxi ride after all,) however, transportation services are... »
My Big Fat Greek Frappe
I admit that I am a coffee addict. I am not trying to quit, either. Anyone that sees me regularly usually sees me with a cup of ‘black lightning’ in my hand. I love the stuff, dammit. So accordingly, one of the most intriguing questions I like to discover about traveling to new places is:... »
The Journal – 6/8 – 6/9 – Como through Kos
Blake and I woke up as we were supposed to on Tuesday morning. I must have been excited because I woke up and checked the clock exactly one minute prior to our alarm going off. We were packed up already, so all we had to do was change clothes and head to... »
Greece is Everything we Imagined
We flew from an airport outside of Milan (Ryanair’s Milan-ish hub, Bergamo) to the Greek island of Kos with high hopes. See, the Greek Isles is a trip we’ve had in our sights for a long while now- around 5 or 6 years, and we’re finally here! It was really exhilarating to take the... »
The Journal – 6/6 – Journey to Como
Blake and I woke up especially early on Sunday, June 6. We were in Malaga, Spain staying the night at the Sol Backpacker hostel. Neither of us had a decent night of sleep the night before. We were sharing a room with a shy American couple and we had a small... »
Hostel Review: Sol Backpacker (Malaga, Spain)
For us, Malaga is a stopover on the way from Nerja to Milan. We’re here for a few hours (17, I think) then getting on a plane. We needed somewhere cheap and somewhat centrally located, and Sol Backpacker fit the bill! How Much? Sol Backpacker is only 14 euros per bed. Pretty good. There is... »