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The Journal – 6/8 – 6/9 – Como through Kos

By Lindsey

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

By Blakesjourney

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

By Lindsey

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... »

Man Versus Bull- FIGHT!

By Blakesjourney

Bullfighting in Spain is a bloody tradition, but a tradition none-the-less.  If you ever go to see a bullfight you will witness something that is very unchanged from the beginnings of Spanish culture (and even pre-Spanish culture, I think).  The bullfight gives the tourist an opportunity to view a brutal and beautiful side of... »

Arrival in Madrid

By Blakesjourney

After a very short flight (only 7hrs 15mins!) we’re kickin’ it in our favorite city in Europe: Madrid.  Ever since Linds and I lived and worked here during the summer of 2005 we’ve been enamored with this place.  Everything from the party atmosphere, bountiful cheap accommodations, solid metro, pretty parks, tree-lined avenues, and terraza... »

Journey to the Sacred Valley: Part 1

By Blakesjourney

In April 2010, Linds and I took a 10 day trip to Peru on a quest to experience Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley of the Incas.  What we got was a hell of a lot more.  It was no easy trip to the famous ruins and the path that ensued was both... »

Review: Cheap-Ass Food of New York

By Blakesjourney

So, I am a cheap ass.  I love cheap food.  From the second we stepped off the bus onto the streets of Manhattan, my senses were assaulted by the allure of budget treats in every direction.  In this post, I will do a quick description of each one I ate and rate it. PIZZA We rushed... »

Wanna’ Ride?

By claire

Some of the more adventurous (read: terrifying) moments of my journeys to other countries have been on/in whatever mode of public transport I happen to find myself. Tanzania was no exception.  However, as already stated in a previous post, unless you have the cash as a backpacker to drop on a plane ticket  OR... »

NYC Highlights

By Blakesjourney

Before this post Christmas trip to the Big Apple, I had never visited the famed New York City in any great detail.  This was my introduction to it and it left both of us fulfilled and impressed. Two Tickets to Chinatown, Please We traveled from show-ridden Washington D.C. to New York by bus- “Chinatown Bus”.  We... »

Christmas in D.C.

By Blakesjourney

We’ve just arrived in Washington D.C. from Atlanta (11 hours through holiday traffic… ouch) and there’s snow!   Yes, beautiful, fluffy and chilly snow! As teachers, Linds and I have a couple weeks off for Christmas each year and this year is our turn to come visit my mom in D.C.   Every year my mom... »