Eastern Europe is one of my favorite places to travel. I love the history, the old communist, Iron Curtain feel and the great natural scenery. I love taking the train from city to city; it’s a great way to see the countries. However, nothing beats a good, old-fashioned road trip. My buddy Jake and I […]
How to Plan a Bachelor Party in Kiev
August 27, 2012 by 19 Comments
My third time in Ukraine was my first time there with friends. I had done the scouting out for years and couldn’t wait for the opportunity to throw a bachelor/stag party in Kiev. My friend Mike finally obliged by getting engaged and then entrusted me with figuring out a suitable site and planning his bachelor […]
Hiking Preikestolen, Norway
June 14, 2012 by 27 Comments
Preikestolen or Pulpit Rock is one of the most famous hikes and lookouts in the world. The view atop Preikestolen has been named the worlds best by several notable travel publications. Take my word for it, the views are amazing but that’s not half the story of Pulpit Rock; first you’ve got to get up […]
Hike to Kjerag, Norway
June 13, 2012 by 29 Comments
Some of the worlds greatest hikes are located in Norway. The towering cliffs and mountains overlook the scintillating fjords below. The views at the top of these cliffs are priceless and rank amongst the worlds best. I personally have hiked several and my favorite by far is Kjerag, the home of Kjeragbolten. Kjerag is a […]
Norway in a Nutshell Tour
June 9, 2012 by 32 Comments
Bergen, Norway is one of the most beautiful cities in all of Europe. You can stroll the streets of Bergen for days and immerse yourself in its charm. Bergen is known for lots of things but it is best known as the gateway to the great fjords of Norway. My second time in Bergen was […]
5 Best Things to do on a Road Trip in Iceland
June 7, 2012 by 57 Comments
There is so much to see and do in Iceland that it can get daunting to decide what’s best. How to budget your time is always a seminal concern for tourists and travelers alike. Take my advice when you arrive in Reykjavik. Head to the Iceland Travel Market in the center of town to make […]
Day Trip to Greenland
June 5, 2012 by 45 Comments
Greenland is that huge block of ice that you’ve stared at on a map for all these years. You know, the big white island on the map just below the North Pole, near Iceland and Canada. I bet you thought nobody lived there or I bet that you never even thought about it. Truth is […]
Antalya and Kemer
September 19, 2011 by 7 Comments
Southern Turkey is the unknown part of the Mediterranean. Most people don’t think of Turkey for beach holidays and certainly not for Mediterranean style resorts and partying that is unmistakably European with loud music, blaring techno and pool dancing aerobics. Antalya is the biggest city on the Southern Turkish coast. It is pretty quiet by […]
A Week Around Romania
September 16, 2011 by 6 Comments
Romania is an interesting place. This was my second time visiting, the first was in August 2007 and I only got to visit Bucharest, the capital. This time, my friend Mike and I got to see most of the country aside from the Black Sea coast. Romania is a surprising place for Eastern Europe. It […]
Abkhazia and Sochi
September 9, 2011 by 26 Comments
The last several days have been incredibly interesting for me. I came up from Israel for a night in Moscow and a late night tour of St. Basil’s Cathedral and the Kremlin. I then headed down to Sochi to catch a car to Abkhazia which was my 299th Travelers Century Club country. Abkhazia was added […]
