Quit Your Job and Travel the World: How we did it and you can too!
Massive monuments and intricate statues make the Monumental Cemetery in Milan a pretty cool place to be buried. Plus there’s a cemetery cat who snuck into a few of our photos! Continue reading “A Monumental Cemetery in Milan: A Photo Journey”
Ciao – Hello / Goodbye
Buongiorno – Good morning / Good day
Arrivederci – Goodbye
Buonanotte – Good night
Mi chiamo _______. – My name is __________. / I am called __________.
Come ti chiami? – What’s your name? Continue reading “Learn Basic Italian”
Above: Basilica di San Petronio, Bologna, Italy
We spent an evening strolling around Bologna, taking in the historical buildings and streets and medieval towers.
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You can read more about Bologna, Italy on Wikipedia.
Bologna’s tourism site offers a three-hour itinerary for seeing the heart of the city.
Above: Arena di Verona (Verona Arena), Verona, Italy
Not only the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Verona is also famous for its architecture and has been designated as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. On the way from Milan Malpensa airport to Eraclea Mare, where we would stay for five days, we stopped in Verona for a couple of hours.
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You can read more about Verona on Wikipedia.
Above: Eraclea Mare beach on a May evening, Eraclea Mare, Italy
In May Eraclea Mare is a serene oceanfront destination, especially for those who despise the touristy beach scene. It may be busy in summer, but in spring we had the beach all to ourselves! Read on to find out how we spent our time during our five-day stay in Eraclea Mare. Continue reading “Avoiding the Busy Tourist Season in Eraclea Mare, Italy [TRAVEL JOURNAL]”
On March 1, 2014, my boyfriend Ian and I became full time travelers. We called it quits on our “normal” American lives and decided to get out and see the world. It took careful planning, preparation, and even sacrifice, but transitioning into a lifestyle of full time travel is probably easier than you think.
We put together 7 steps to prepare you for quitting your job and traveling the world, along with the details of what this process involved for us. It was exciting, fun — and yes, scary – but totally worth it!
Hallo – Hello
Guten Morgen – Good morning
Guten Tag – Good day / Good afternoon
Auf Wiedersehen – Goodbye
Gute nacht – Good night
Ich bin _______. – I am __________.
Wie ist Ihr Name? – What’s your name? Continue reading “Learn Basic German”
Above: Berliner Dom (Berlin Cathedral), Berlin, Germany
Berlin was our second month-long destination after calling it quits on our normal working lives. We arrived in Berlin during springtime to flowers blooming, birds chirping and 70° weather — a welcome change, coming from Norway! A city with history, there’s a lot to explore in Berlin. Read on for the travel advice we compiled during our month-long adventure here. Continue reading “Travelers Guide to Berlin: What to Do, Where to Stay, and How to Get Around in Berlin”
Hallo – Hello
Hei – Hi
God morgen – Good morning
Ha det bra – Goodbye
God natt – Good night
Jeg heter _______. – My name is __________. / I am called __________.
Hyggelig a møte deg. – Nice to meet you.
Hva heter du? – What’s your name? Continue reading “Learn Basic Norwegian”
Above: Leirvik Marina, Stord, Norway
This first month after quitting my job to travel the world, Norway greeted us with open arms. Beautiful scenery, friendly people, and loads of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors made March a pleasantly memorable first month of freedom. Read on for our tips on traveling to Fjord Norway! Continue reading “Intro to Fjord Norway: What to Do, Where to Stay, and How to Plan for a Trip to Norway”