Europe Travel
Your Guide To Eastern Europe On The Cheap
BootsnAll has your guide to getting around Eastern Europe cheap, from the low-cost airlines you’ve likely never heard of (BlueAir, Air Balitc, and the unfortunately named “Wizz Air” — so many jokes, way too easy), to the low-down on train travel (much slower, much less of a deal than in Western Europe). Of course, the […]
This Is Why You Want To Go To Barcelona
Very cool time lapse video of the city. Not recommended for those with motion sickness issues or for those who are inebriated while reading this site (and I know that probably excludes half of the readership). Beautifully shot epic short of a group exploring Barcelona via skateboard. You know it’s good if the filmmaker can […]
A Look Back At Midsummer 2008
I was doing some maintenance on the site yesterday when I came across my Scandinavia Blog from 2008 and realized that it was exactly one year ago to the day that I left for that trip. Isn’t it odd how something that happened a year ago can feel like it just happened as well feel […]
TheExpeditioner Travel Guide to Dublin, Ireland (Part Two)
In Part Two of my travel guide to Dublin, Ireland, I head off the beaten path to get a better sense of the city. I begin by checking out an international graffiti festival featuring artists from around the world. Later, I take in some traditional Irish music at a private show in my hostel, then […]
Madrid on Zero Euros A Day
So you have that summer trip to Spain all mapped out, and now all you have left to do is to wait around and watch every day as the U.S. Dollar plummets against the euro once again. Have no fear, there are plenty of ways to see everything you want and to get by on […]
Who Knew Corsica Was A Haven For Artists?
Spurred by cheap prices and an easy-going lifestyle, Corsica is emerging as the place in Europe for artists to set up shop. For visitors to this French island of 240,000, a scenic trip along the Strada degli Artigiani (the Artisans’ Route) will lead you though tiny villages and to the many shops where craftsmen are […]
TheExpeditioner Travel Guide To Dublin, Ireland (Part One)
Dublin is one of the world’s most popular travel destinations, and a few days spent there shows why. In Part One of my travel guide to Dublin, I tour the city’s number one attraction, the Guinness Storehouse, go in search of the bar that serves the best pint, visit prestigious Trinity College, and head out […]
Which Festival In France Should You See This Summer?
Ideally all of them, but if you’re looking to try to time your Gallic expedition to coincide with a local festival, check out the Telegraph’s list of the top 10 summer festivals in France this summer. From the giant yard sale that is La Grande Braderie de Lille, to the pageantry of Bastille Day, you’re […]
Your Guide To The Amalfi Coast
The deli owner around the corner from me just got back from his home on the Amalfi Coast where he escapes NYC’s cold, winter months, and my lunches have been all the better for it. For the rest of you who have to wait for those precious summer holiday months to go yourself, the Independent […]
Eating Your Way Through London
London may be a notoriously difficult city to find good food, but don’t despair foodies: an insider’s guide to the best eats in town. By Michele Giordano Ah, the good ole English drinking tea, riding the tube and gaining their incredible wit from the awful weather. An English friend of mine once said to me, […]