Trekking Mont Blanc
The Trek This eight day hike circled around the famous Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps. The trail is known as the TMB, Tour du Mont Blanc. We kicked off in Chamonix, France and hiked the loop through France, Italy and Switzerland and back to Chamonix. This was my third time traveling with…
Weekend in Zurich
Hopping off the bus in Zurich, I was mentally prepared for a couple of days of solo traveling and hostel staying. So far on this adventure, I’ve been with friends so I prepared myself for the independence and solitude of traveling alone. I walked through the bustling, beautiful city. I first taken aback by the…
A Pair of Days in Munich, Germany
What a treat to spend a pair of days in Munich, where Danielle, my dear friend from Minnesota, has been living this year for work. She was an amazing host and it felt so comfortable to be at a “home” for a few days, rather than cooped up in the campervan or hostel. I enjoyed…
Norway Top Five
#1 Bergen Bergen was an easy place to visit. Right off the plane, we took the light rail into the city. Nicole, Danielle, Amanda and I stayed in the “City Box,” a basic hotel room with couple of beds and a shower. My first impression of the city was how clean it was and it…
Campervan through Iceland
Five ladies for five days packed into a campervan while we explored Iceland. Let’s go! I had two shocks when I first landed in Reykjavik. First, the immigration official told me that my passport wasn’t valid because she didn’t have room to add a stamp. While I was freaking out on the inside, she eventually…
Tossa De Mar, Spain – 2014
In 2014, we traveled to Madrid for Ellen and Rodri’s wedding. Madrid is always fun and beautiful, along with a day trip to Segovia. Then, we all traveled to Valencia for a few days. Next, Debbie and I traveled to Barcelona. Finally, I traveled alone to Tossa de Mar for a few days. Apparently, I…
Barcelona – 2014
In 2014, we traveled to Madrid for Ellen and Rodri’s wedding. Madrid is always fun and beautiful, along with a day trip to Segovia. Then, we all traveled to Valencia for a few days. Next, Debbie and I traveled to Barcelona. Finally, I traveled alone to Tossa de Mar for a few days. Apparently, I…
Valencia – 2014
In 2014, we traveled to Madrid for Ellen and Rodri’s wedding. Madrid is always fun and beautiful, along with a day trip to Segovia. Then, we all traveled to Valencia for a few days. Next, Debbie and I traveled to Barcelona. Finally, I traveled alone to Tossa de Mar for a few days. Apparently, I…
Madrid – 2014
In 2014, we traveled to Madrid for Ellen and Rodri’s wedding. Madrid is always fun and beautiful, along with a day trip to Segovia. Then, we all traveled to Valencia for a few days. Next, Debbie and I traveled to Barcelona. Finally, I traveled alone to Tossa de Mar for a few days. Apparently, I…
Italy
(Originally posted September 2011) Sunday, July 10th While delayed in the Sevilla airport, we held fast to our spot in the line despite the airplane not intending on taking off for another three hours. Even as the gate changed, we were forced to hustle to maintain our position (this all-out sprint nearly caused a…