I brought just one single small Jansport backpack for this trip. I am very happy that I made this choice. There were numerous times where it made everything so much easier. Doing laundry once during the trip was no hassle and cost just a few euro. Two out of the three hostels I stayed at… Continue reading I Brought Too Much Stuff, And Other Lessons
Tag: 2018 Spring Break Europtrip
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona is this idyllic party city on the mediterranean coast. Miles of sunny beaches (some nude) are fronted by enormous nightclubs and bars. Every homeless person wants to sell you a beer for a single euro at all hours, and you can drink in the streets. It’s basically the perfect place for a getaway. I… Continue reading Barcelona, Spain
Berlin, Germany
What an incredible experience this city has been! Friday I arrived late at night and checked in to Citystay Hostel in Mitte. But I managed to first take a selfie with the Fernsehturm communist radio tower. In the morning, I was off to see the Brandenburg Gate! This is probably the most conspicuous and famous landmark… Continue reading Berlin, Germany
Oslo, Norway
Oslo, Norway reminds me a lot of Portland, Oregon. I’m sure I have offended about half the world by saying that. But the thing that really ties them together for me is the vibrant new-urbanism feel of the city. Public spaces are defined by the skillful application of architecture and civic design. There are lots of… Continue reading Oslo, Norway
What I’m Bringing With Me
This is my first big overseas trip! I will be spending about a week backpacking across western Europe at the end of March. You can look at my goals for this trip and itinerary here. For this trip, I am trying to be as frugal and minimal as possible but I still want to bring… Continue reading What I’m Bringing With Me
The Plan
I am so excited to FINALLY go backpacking across western Europe for spring break this year! This will be my first trip to Europe and my first solo trip. In the past, I have traveled around America a lot, and I went on a cruise around the Caribbean but somehow I have had a shamefully… Continue reading The Plan