Justin Goes Places
I never imagined I would visit Armenia. It was never a country that really captured my imagination. Not to say that it’s not an interesting country, it’s just that I never gave it much thought. Yet here we find ourselves – Christina and I, along with our friends Alex and Sarah – in a van driving … Continue reading A Day in Armenia
As I settle into the passenger seat of the taxi and reach for the seatbelt, I find none there. “No problem” says the driver as he accelerates down the road, deftly weaving in and out of slower moving traffic. So, the stories I’ve read about Romanian drivers are not exaggerated, it turns out. The ride … Continue reading Brasov is a Real Looker.
As the train rumbles across the Romanian countryside, the attendant comes by and punches my ticket. He starts to hand it back to me, before pulling it back and taking a closer look at it. He has a concerned look about him. “Sinaia?” I sheepishly inquire, referring to my intended destination. “Nooooo!” He shouts, throwing his hands … Continue reading Lost in Transylvania
For years we had been enticed by the North Coast 500, an iconic and scenic 516 mile drive around the Scottish Highlands. In the summer 2017, we finally decided it was time to make it a reality, and we embarked on an epic 12 day road trip around the highlands, starting and ending in the … Continue reading Scotland Road Trip Part 1: Edinburgh
“Brandy, no. Whiskey, no. Rakija, yes.” Even though the farmer doesn’t really speak any English, the point he makes is quite clear. Rakija is the drink of choice in these mountains. No need to bother with any of that other garbage. Vodka? No thanks. Around the small house perched high on the side of the Bay … Continue reading Cats, Rakija and Mountain Climbing: Adventures in Montenegro
Prague is undeniably one of the most beautiful cities in all of Europe. Largely spared the destruction that brought about the demise of baroque architectural marvels in other major European cities during WWII, Prague was left intact and therefore remains in all it’s ornate and splendid glory, preserved for all to enjoy. While we didn’t get … Continue reading Visiting Prague at Christmas
Whether you’re visiting in summer, when days are endless and the temperatures are pleasant but not hot; or in the midst of the long, cold and dark Swedish winter, there is no shortage of charm and a plethora of things to occupy yourself with in the stunning city of Stockholm, Sweden. Stockholm is sometimes referred to … Continue reading Visitor’s Guide to Stockholm
2 days is just about the perfect amount of time one needs to see the major sights of Visby, Gotland. After 2 days, we found ourselves itching to find out what else this charming island had to offer. We rented a car for the day and spent the next few hours heading north, with the island … Continue reading Gotland Road Trip
As I sat having a fika a few days ago, I came to the startling realization that I’ve been living in Sweden for close to half of a year already. I’m not sure exactly how that has happened, because honestly, it feels like that bitterly cold December day I touched down at Arlanda airport was just … Continue reading Life in Sweden So Far
When most visitors plan a trip to Sweden, they tend to stick to the usual suspects: Stockholm, Gothenburg, or far up north in Sweden’s lapland to glimpse the northern lights. However, far from the mainland lies a little Swedish island called Gotland, in the middle of the Baltic, halfway between Sweden and the eastern Baltic countries of … Continue reading Things to do in Visby, Sweden
