It has been three weeks since I arrived at Podere Vallari, and I have grown accustomed to the daily routine on the farm. Although not quite set, my internal clock helps me up with the sun in the mornings, assisted by a hot cup of coffee with which I have […]
My Balkan travels have come to an end. Closing the loop upon arriving in Albania, I managed to visit all of the countries in this region that I had not been to before, save Kosovo, without rushing my time in each place. However, as is a symptom of catching the […]
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, […]
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 […]
After the Hofbräuhaus festivities, we were all ready for a nice long rest on the 9 hour night train from Munich to Florence. Little did we know, however, that this was not going to be possible. The crowded and exceptionally hot cabins made it impossible to sleep, forcing us into the even more crowded and […]