From the “Gibraltar of the North” to Crusader Castles: A Spontaneous Road Trip to Luxembourg & Belgium
My original itinerary for the long May Day weekend was an eight-and-a-half-hour drive down to…
Holiday
Whirlwind in the Baltics: 48-Hour Through Vilnius and Minsk
Travel rarely goes exactly as planned, and my trip starting on April 17, 2026, was…
Poland and Slovakia
Route: Basel -> Warsaw -> Krakow -> Zdiar -> Bratislava -> Basel Part 1: Departure…
A Weekend in Pristina and Skopje
On March 20, 2026, I finished work at 1:30 AM and traveled to Zurich for…
A Weekend in Budapest
History, Architecture, and Practical Tips My trip to Budapest started at 2:30 PM on Friday,…
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…