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Visitor’s Guide to Stockholm

Justin Greak — Sat, 05 Aug 2017 19:43:38 +0000

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

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Gotland Road Trip

Justin Greak — Sat, 06 May 2017 17:37:41 +0000

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

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Things to do in Visby, Sweden

Justin Greak — Mon, 01 May 2017 18:40:26 +0000

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

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Norwegian Charm in Stavanger

Justin Greak — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 18:16:36 +0000

Norway has long been at the top of our travel list. Countless are the times when we have declared “This will be the summer we finally do Norway!” I’ve always been drawn to Norway by the dramatic landscape consisting of razor sharp mountain peaks, and immense fjords. Each time, however, some other destination always barely … Continue reading Norwegian Charm in Stavanger

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Adventure and Danger in the Colorado Rockies

Justin Greak — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 14:04:07 +0000

“I think we might have to jump. We can maybe leap onto that tree and climb down it. That may be our best bet.” This is the story of a rather sketchy situation in which my brother Cory and I found ourselves, atop a series of rock formations, far off the sanctioned trails of the … Continue reading Adventure and Danger in the Colorado Rockies

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5 Hidden Gems Away From the Crowds

Justin Greak — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 01:19:36 +0000

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

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A Day in Granada

Justin Greak — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 02:42:43 +0000

Nicaragua is a country with much to offer. Being the largest country in Central America, there are a staggering amount of sights and activities to command your attention. With just a few days in the country, Christina and I had to be very picky about the things we wanted to accomplish while on the ground there. … Continue reading A Day in Granada

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2 Years of Travels in 360 Degrees

Justin Greak — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 12:23:44 +0000

2 years of our travels documented on the GoPro Hero 4 Silver, in 360 degrees. by

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Justin and Christina’s 2016 Travel Preview

Justin Greak — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 03:17:08 +0000

A question we frequently get from friends and family goes along the lines of “Which trip are you most excited about this year?” This is a very difficult question for us to answer, and I think the real answer would be that we are equally excited about all of them. I mean, we wouldn’t have … Continue reading Justin and Christina’s 2016 Travel Preview

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Capturing Neuschwanstein

Justin Greak — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 02:03:09 +0000

“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

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