A Weekend in Budapest
History, Architecture, and Practical Tips My trip to Budapest started at 2:30 PM on Friday,…
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56th Engadin Skimarathon
Alpine Skiing and the 56th Engadin Skimarathon Friday: Early Drive and Empty Slopes I took…
Glaciers, Gas Stations, and the Wrong Bus: My 48-Hour Irish Adrenaline Trip
When the clock hit 3:30 PM on Friday, I logged off and headed straight for…
A Weekend Getaway to Serbia: Castles, Culture, and Culinary Adventures
Sometimes, all you need is a quick weekend escape to recharge. On a Friday afternoon…
The “Tuesday Myth”: Why “Budget” Travel Advice Might Be Costing You Thousands
If you search for “how to save money on travel,” the first result is always…
A Weekend in Milan History Pizza and the Winter Olympics
This past weekend, I took a trip to Milan to catch up with my friend…
The 48-Hour Blitz: Sofia, Snow, and the Art of the Accidental Kebab
Date: February 6–8, 2026 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria & The Balkan Mountains This is the story…
48 Hours in Bucharest: A Weekend of Giants, Myths, and Salt
Date: January 24–26, 2026 Location: Bucharest, Romania Is it really worth driving over an hour…
Ice, History, and Unexpected Connections in Riga
On January 16, 2026, I boarded an Air Baltic flight to Riga. I expected a…
Gravity, Mud, and the Green Tunnel: 46 Days Sprinting Through New Zealand
They say New Zealand is a slow country. They say you should rent a campervan,…
New Zealand Part 8: The Cargo Van Diaries and the Concrete Canyon
Region: Tasman, West Coast, AucklandTravel Dates: December 25 – December 31 Christmas morning in Christchurch…
New Zealand Part 7: Iron, Mud, and the Art of Improvisation: The Wettest Week
Region: Haast Pass, Rees Valley, Arrowtown, ChristchurchTravel Dates: December 18 – December 24 The Department of Conservation…
New Zealand Part 6: The Green Tunnel and the White Ridge: Walking the Spine of the Island
Region: Fiordland, Wanaka, Mackenzie BasinTravel Dates: December 9 – December 18 There is a saying among hikers…
New Zealand Part 5: Gravity, Keys, and the Sound of Silence: A Trust Fall into Fiordland
Region: Queenstown, Fiordland, The Catlins, OtagoTravel Dates: November 30 – December 8 The plan was elegance. Standing…
New Zealand Part 4: Saltwater, Rust, and the Art of Waiting: A South Island Initiation
Region: Canterbury, Tasman, West Coast, OtagoTravel Dates: November 22 – November 29 The water in…