Rain showers darkened the slow drive down from Como, and little did we know that those ominous storm clouds would follow us for the next several days. Fortunately, no delays were registered at the Milan airport, and Burak’s plane arrived right on time. After some luggage tetris in the car […]
Leaving the concrete jungle behind, our depature from Milan took us North into the hills. We set up camp in the small commune of Dongo, situated on the Northwestern corner of Lake Como. Tucked away between the Bergamo alps, the surroundings of this glacial lake presented excellent opportunities for hiking, […]
Caught in a storm in the streets of Venice, I sought refuge in a small patisserie for a few hours prior to my ferry to Rovinj. The rain turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as finding an affordable place to stay for the night turned out to be […]
My previous backpacking trip through Europe presented a means of travel focused on large, metropolitan areas engorged in vibrant city life and abundant history. This time around, for the first 22 days of July, a very rough itinerary that strays off the beaten path in southern Europe opens up new doors, allowing […]
Today was the last day of quite an eventful 22 day road trip through Southern Europe. After returning to Milan, dropping my friends off at the airport, and returning the rental car, I am finally on foot, alone with my 35 liters and no specific direction. My feet led me […]
One of the most exciting parts of traveling is eating. Exposing onself to local food culture provides a great opportunity to meet people and see how they truly live. In my experience, people are most excited, vibrant and natural around a full dinner table. Lucky to have a friend who […]