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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... »

Hostel Review: Sol Backpacker (Malaga, Spain)

By Blakesjourney

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... »

Peace, Quiet, and Many Tapas in Cazorla

By Blakesjourney

From bustling Madrid, we stabbed south to rustic Andalucia in search of the parkside village of Cazorla.  Cazorla is a town of about 8,000 nestled in southern Spain’s Sierra Nevada mountain range on the edge of a vast conservation land.  We thought that Cazorla was going to be a quiet break from the hectic... »

The Best Gelato in Madrid

By Blakesjourney

After careful deliberation and trials, Linds and I have come to a unanimous consensus-  The best gelateria in Madrid is Giuseppe Ricci.  It is a contemporary/quaint ice creamery in the shaded pedestrian area of Madrid called Huertas (Gardens).  We found this place when it was relatively unknown; these days, for better or for worse,... »

Nightlife in Spain’s Capital

By Lindsey

So far, we have been having a blast in Madrid! Blake pretty much summed up what we did during our first day; however, our first night here was just as entertaining. I was a little jet-lagged yesterday, so I came back to the hostel to take a pretty long nap. I... »

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... »

Costa Rica in 10 Days: Part One

By Blakesjourney

Costa Rica was a perfect destination for last year’s Spring Break. It’s a country just small enough to be explored in less than two weeks. Granted, you could spend months there, but it’s not required to have a fulfilling and exciting adventure. Go While it’s Cheap Costa Rica is relatively cheap for what you... »

Our Anniversary in Paris

By Blakesjourney

Linds and I have an anniversary tradition.  Instead of gifts, we use the money to take trips.  In late January, we took two days off of school to celebrate our 10th year as a couple in Paris.  We left on a red eye on Wednesday the 27th on Air France (fabulous and comfy) and... »

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... »