The long awaited dinner finally arrived. After an eventful day of wandering and kayaking, our appetites had reached their peak. A few months before our trip, my dear friend Erdem did a similar road trip through Southern Europe, similarly focusing on gastronomical pursuits. After listening to his stories and seeing […]
France
Capitol of Truffle – Aups, France
With an early rise from our camping spot in the French country side, we were rewarded with this beautiful morning landscape: And more picturesque sights were awaiting us in Aups. Arriving a few hours before noon, we found a central cafe just as the small town was waking up. Local […]
Cruising through the French Countryside
Packing up our camping gear in Arolla, we put away our winter clothing with the rest of our luggage as we prepared for the imminent warmth of the French Riviera. About one week into our road trip, we had become quite experienced in luggage tetris, finding creative solutions in our […]
Blast from the Past – EuroTrip 2010, Part I
Sometimes considered the quintessential rite of passage, the summer InterRail backpacking trip through Europe is a dream for some, a long-lasting cultural tradition for others, and a romantic idea for most. For me, it started as a thought, quickly developed into a consuming passion and eventually became a reality. During my second year […]