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Waffle window in Florence

Food Trippin’ – Florence in Photos

Couldn’t even show you any pictures other than food even if we wanted to. So here is our visit to Florence.. in food. You see these everywhere.. waffles. On the whole, not bad. Fair warning, if they sit out for some time, they tend to firm up and become slightly inedible. Gelatos in Florence is… Read more…

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Fussen | Germany

Fussen: A Disney Fairytale

Look familiar? Neuschwanstein Castle was the inspiration for Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. Courtesy of our walking tour in Munich, we were tipped to take a day trip to Fussen as a mini getaway from the hustle and bustle that is the World Cup. It was a full day bike/ walk tour– lunch and admission to… Read more…

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World Cup 2006 | Munich

World Cup 2006 in Munich

Sometimes things don’t always go as planned. Perfect. I wouldn’t have it any other way in Munich. Why? 2006 World Cup opening ceremony baby! And we’re just in time — arriving a day before the festivities. Now that’s un- planning at its best. The games will be held at one of the Best Football Stadiums… Read more…

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Brussels

Pit Stop in Brussels, Belgium

Consider this another rookie mistake. Apparently booking two days early is considered two days too late for the Eurostar. We missed our opportunity to train to Paris. Instead, we rerouted the entire trip and headed in reverse to Brussels. We had a wonderful afternoon hanging out in and around the Grote Markt (Market Square)– a… Read more…

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London

Arriving London!

So we finally maded it. After an exhausting 14 hour flight plus layover, a 2 hour queue through custom, we tube’d nearly another hour into town and then walk another 15 minutes with our 40lbs backpack to our hostel. It’s about 8:00AM by now, our luggages got checked in. We, however, were told to come… Read more…

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Best of Europe

Best of Europe – We’re Backpacking!

LONDON – BRUSSELS – AMSTERDAM – MUNICH (FUSSEN) – VENICE – ROME – FLORENCE – INTERLAKEN – NICE – BARCELONA – PARIS – LONDON Hi Friends and Family! I’ve been secretly planning an extended trip slated for June 2006 designed originally for my friends and I. But when cash was not flowing for most, G… Read more…

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