Justin Goes Places
Heidelberg is a charming old German town that was largely untouched by the destruction of World War II. As a result, most of the architecture in the old town is original, giving the visitor the feeling of being transported back in time. Due to its proximity to Frankfurt, a major transportation and business hub, Heidelberg … Continue reading Things to Do in Heidelberg, Germany
“Now, here’s the part of the conversation where you’re going to hate me after what I have to say to you”, the intoxicated German guy uttered to Christina and I at 5:00 AM on January 1, 2016 on a dark street corner in Heidelberg amid thousands of broken bottles, the remains of spent firework casings, and the … Continue reading Stressing Out in Heidelberg
“Please note: At the moment the Marienbrücke, the bridge over the Pollät gorge, is closed to visitors due to major renovation work.” The above statement, which I stumbled upon in the weeks prior to our trip to the Bavarian town of Schwangau, Germany, on the official tourism website, came as quite a disappointment to me. Marienbrücke is a … Continue reading Capturing Neuschwanstein
Colorful, ornate buildings line a crystal clear alpine river, while towering, snow capped mountains loom in all directions around you. When one thinks of Austria, the mind tends to immediately go to Salzburg or Vienna. And while Innsbruck was never really on my radar prior to researching my trip to Austria, (it first came to … Continue reading Innsbruck: Crown Jewel of the Austrian Alps
December 25th brought with it another sunny day to Salzburg, a recurring theme on this trip. Upon our arrival 2 days prior, we made sure to immediately hit the grocery store, as we knew that everything would be shutting down for next 4 days due to the holidays. We wanted to take advantage of the … Continue reading Eating Shit Flavored Cheese in Germany (And Other Adventures)
“Austria reminds me of Switzerland, but a bit rougher around the edges”, I recall remarking to Christina about halfway through our trip. And it’s true – in fact, it was the spell cast upon me last year in Switzerland that drew me back into the Alps to give them another go. And those Alps are certainly just … Continue reading Christmas in Salzburg
One of my greatest joys in life is researching destinations and planning trips. When I’m not putting together itineraries for my planned trips, I’m researching other places around the world and constantly adding new destinations to my “must visit” list. Recently, I’ve been finding the “My Google Maps” app to be extremely useful. It’s essentially … Continue reading The Reddit Travel Experiment
After spending a day in San Diego’s Gaslamp district, which was certainly not without its charms, La Jolla was a welcome reprieve from the more urban feeling of this particular part of the city. Far removed from the huge skyscrapers and chain hotels, La Jolla is a more of a small, charming neighborhood of San … Continue reading Exploring La Jolla
Cowles Mountain is the highest peak in San Diego, at just over 1,500 feet. It is also the most popular hike in San Diego, said to receive even more daily visitors than Mount Fuji in Japan. by
After a couple of years of going on full throttle travel adventures, we were quite happy to slow things down a bit and head to the Caribbean for some sun and relaxation. After having visited Iceland the previous month, we figured: what better follow up trip than the exact opposite – the tropics. No hikes … Continue reading Getting off the beaten path in St. John
