Justin Goes Places
Summer is high season for travel, and many places around the world can be completely overrun with tour buses depositing large groups of people into a small area and families with children on summer break looking to get away from it all for a week or two. There are some go-to cities and countries that are very … Continue reading 5 Hidden Gems Away From the Crowds
2 years of our travels documented on the GoPro Hero 4 Silver, in 360 degrees. by
“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
