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Drinking obnoxiously large beers at the off-the-beaten path destination: Burg Gnandstein. In the summer of 2006 I organized a trip for myself and three friends to take a big tour of Germany. At about two weeks in length, the budget for the trip was approximately $2000 per person (including a $620 flight). For this . . . → Read More: Germany – the two week tour of cities, castles, mountains, beer, and food! Yes, your teacher taught you right – England is separated from the Continent by a body of water. However, since the 1990′s (and thanks to a massive tunnel under the English Channel) , you are now able to train directly from Paris, France and Brussels, Belgium to London, England. Called the Eurostar, this service is . . . → Read More: Crossing the English Channel from England to France! 
Sleeping overnight on a train has always been a sort of travel-goal of mine, so when my travel buddy and I decided to take the overnight train from Rome to Paris, I was excited. Cramped quarters? No problem! I was going to fall asleep in one country, and wake up in another – what could . . . → Read More: My overnight train experience – Rome to Paris! 
I think one of the biggest concerns that the backpacker (especially the money-limited backpacker) faces is: Should I spend my money on a tour? Will it be worth it, or will it just be a stupid gimmick? Will I still feel like I’m getting a “real” sense of the city? After visiting many, varied cities, . . . → Read More: To go on a tour, or to not go on a tour: That is the question! Address: The Stargate Hotel, 00185 Rome, Via Palestro, 88 Website: www.stargatehotels.com Phone: (+39) 06/4457164 For our four nights in Rome, we picked the Stargate Hotel as our accommodation of choice. Our room (a private room, ensuite) was well-priced, clean, located close to the main train station, and came complete with sheets, towels, and a small . . . → Read More: The Stargate Hotel (Rome, Italy), a quick review During my backpacking trip in 2005, Rome was probably one of my most anticipated stops. Unfortunately, despite the glamor of ancient sites, glittering beaches, and much-talked about tourist destinations, I found it hot, crowded, dusty, and not as inspiring as other cities I have encountered in my travels. In fact, the Italy I most loved . . . → Read More: Top things to do in Rome. Partner Sites |
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