Enjoy The Journey
Only one day remains in the month of February! If you haven't heard already, my official re-entry date into the U.S. is March 24. I know, I know, it's sad to be leaving a nomadic lifestyle and soaking in all the sights and sounds of the world. I am excited to finish strong and visit some friendly faces when I get home. I appreciate all of you who have joined me so far and hope to keep … [Read more...]
My love of Florence came before I even stepped foot in the city itself. Maybe it was the mountainous scenery and lush green landscape that preceded my arrival into the train station Santa Maria Novella. It could have been the fact I was basking in the sun one of the few times my entire trip. Alas, I concluded it was merely the charm and beauty I had expected when I arrived in Italy, and Florence … [Read more...]
Ah, the city of canals and love and gondoliers... and mazes. I arrived in Venice after spending 8 hours on various trains coming from Switzerland, but my journey was all but over. It was too late to obtain a map, so I had to trust the directions I wrote down from the internet. I got lucky and found my hostel/apartment within minutes, phew (you thought I was going to get lost didn't you?). The … [Read more...]
I originally planned to stop in Zurich then head to Italy, but seldom do a hobodrifter's plans ever stay solidified. After talking to various people I came to the conclusion that I needed to seize the opportunity to test the snow of the beloved Swiss Alps. I had come this far, so why not stretch the edges of my wallet and make it worth while? I had learned a secret from a travel friend in … [Read more...]
I've been out of the loop for the last few days, but I'm back with quite a bit in my bag of goodies for you all. I just touched ground in Florence, Italy and am excited to finally get to explore the two countries I have been craving to see... Italy and Spain! I've made a few trips since the last time I wrote anything, but I will be sure to fill you in shortly. It's great to finally see the … [Read more...]
