Month: July 2010

Paris Highlights

Parisian highlights

My time in Paris (as with many European destinations for this short period of my travels) was short and sweet. I would hazard a guess that you could spend the better part of a lifetime exploring the various nooks and crannies of Paris. But in as little as five days, … Read More

A Week in Germany, and My Style of Travel

I recently spent almost a week in southern Germany. I didn’t see any major towns, nor did I attend many tourist attractions. And although I imagine I’ll return to Germany someday, I won’t on this particular trip. And I’m not sorry about it. This post was originally published in 2010. … Read More

Thoughts on (and many pictures of) Spain

I have fallen – head over heels – in love with Spain. My three weeks spent there flew by, and I know I will return to this country. In fact, I’m on a mission to return to Spain as soon as I can, and to stay as long as I … Read More

Encountering Toro Bravo: A Random Experience in Spain

Toro Bravo in Spain

His name was Toro Bravo, and although I’m not sure exactly what he said, very little was lost in translation. This post was originally published in 2010. It has since been updated for accuracy of links and content. As I walked through the narrow cobblestone streets of Alcala (a town … Read More

A Week-In-The-Life of Jason and Sharon: Life After Cubes

Jason Demant and Sharon Duckworth (Life After Cubes) quit their Silicon Valley jobs last year to travel throughout Asia. Initially planning on a 1-year career break, they quickly realized that wasn’t going to cut it. So while traveling, they’re also trying to build an online business to keep their travel … Read More