Exploring Tuscany by Car – Backpacking Europe
Road Trip to the Wheat Fields Following the Vespa Accident, my body was a complete wooden plank. No lie. So, what is the cure? The answer is a solid day exploring…
Tuscany Vespa Tour, Man Down! – Backpacking Europe
Ready for the Tuscany Vespa Tour Today I learned why you should bring some sort of first aid when travelling. The Tuscany Vespa Tour was an unforgettable experience. I was…
Montespertoli for a Week – Backpacking Europe
Introduction Welcome to Montespertoli. No city madness. No car horns. Just fresh air and a simplistic feel. You know you’re in a real rural area when the alarm clock is…
Driving in Rome is Crazy! – Backpacking Europe
What it's like seeing Rome by Car I’d like to start this off by saying driving in Rome with a little Mercedes hatchback was a great decision. Not only do…
Zagarolo Elite Wine Tasting Team – Backpacking Europe
Onward to Zagarolo With the Delayed Flight madness and Coconut Guy in the past, it was time to enjoy the last day in Barcelona before heading off to Zagarolo. I only had about half…
Seafood in Barcelona and Coconut Guy – Backpacking Europe
La Boqueria Barcelona Continuing off the momentum from last night, I was ready to carpe diem in its entirety. The day started a little late, and I found myself waking up…
Cancelled Flight Due to a Strike in Rome! – Backpacking Europe
Leaving Menorca for the Spanish Mainland With the time spent in Menorca finally at an end, it was off to Barcelona to finish out the stay in Spain. Upon landing and navigating…
Exploring Menorca and the Scooter Fiasco! – Backpacking Europe
A Sequel to Menorca If exploring Menorca on your own terms is how you like to travel, then renting a scooter would probably be a solid decision. The good news:…
Deep Water Soloing in Menorca – Backpacking Europe
What is deep water soloing? First off, I had never heard of the term "deep water soloing" until this day. But let me tell you, it is freakin' awesome. Basically,…
How to NOT mail a postcard abroad – Backpacking Europe
Need to mail a postcard abroad? Look no further. Today we are going to learn what not to do in order to avoid these misfortunes for yourself. For the record…