Travel Update #8

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I've been on the move and having a blast enjoying the mountains. I wasn't planning on skiing, but to Hobodrifters ever make plans? I've added two stops to my journey in Switzerland, and I'm sure you'll enjoy those pics once they're up: Interlaken and Zermatt. I head out of the hills and into Italy! That should be happening this weekend and I couldn't be more excited to get into the heart of my … [Read more...]

Let’s Just Take Care of the Rest of Austria in One Fell Swoop: Salzburg & Innsbruck

Looking out on Salzburg from Festung Hohensalzburg

As I exited Austria, I ventured through Salzburg and Innsbruck.  Both were very beautiful cities, but we'll start with Salzburg. If you've been following my facebook page or read my last post about hiking you would know that I've been following the footsteps of the Von Trapp family... and making some of my own.  If you've been living under a rock or have never encountered anyone who has seen … [Read more...]

Wiener Schnitzel! (weird how most of my titles refer to food)

Stephensdom (St. Stephen's Cathedral)

The ninth stop on my trip placed me within a city that loves to preserve it's rich cultural history and architecture, yet strives to develop as a modern metropolis: Vienna (Wien), Austria. Nearly all of the historical sites to see within Vienna are located in the city center, surrounded by a vast boulevard commonly referred to as the Ring. Here you will find Stephensdom (St. Stephen's … [Read more...]

Gone Hiking

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Today will be the second day of hiking through Salzburg and I've got to be honest... it is cold!  I have boots, but they are more of a moderate weather type of boot (if only I would have found that out sooner).  Soaked to the core, they are still drying this morning as we speak.  But that's how you know it was a great day. Not only did I get great pictures, but the solitude within the vacant, … [Read more...]

Wienerpics Are Delicious!

A currywurst and fries... delicious

Yes, it's true the Vienna pics are up with the report to follow shortly.  There are some great ones so take a peak.  I also have random pics popping up all the time on the sidebar to the left, maybe something that will catch your eye.  Some of you may have forgotten to check your calendars (I understand it can be busy during the week) but yesterday was Thursday... need I say more?  New beard … [Read more...]