Joe from Hiram, Ohio, states:
I was always lost, but luckily my travel buddy wasn’t. Actually, he probably was but never really admitted it. I think he figured if we walked around long enough we’d end up somewhere that was on the map. I think it is good advice to: 1) have a good map, and 2) travel with someone with a better sense of direction than yourself.
Monday, 20 April 2009
Thursday, 16 April 2009
Scott's Mini Backpacking Excursion to Trieste, Italy
Scott made it back from Trieste, Italy, without a scratch after jumping from a moving train, avoiding being eaten by wild boars, and escaping payment at an internet cafe!
I also realized during this trip how involuntary it is to add an 'o' or 'a' to the end of an English word and say it with the local accent in hopes that the locals will understand what you're saying. For example, 'One ticketo por favore.' This definitely doesn't work, by the way, so it's important to brush up on your common phrases before heading out!
Scott's return also means we'll soon have a few more videos to upload including ones about train cabs and reading a train schedule in the station. Scott has gathered all the photos to finish the book and we look forward to putting the final pieces together.
I also realized during this trip how involuntary it is to add an 'o' or 'a' to the end of an English word and say it with the local accent in hopes that the locals will understand what you're saying. For example, 'One ticketo por favore.' This definitely doesn't work, by the way, so it's important to brush up on your common phrases before heading out!
Scott's return also means we'll soon have a few more videos to upload including ones about train cabs and reading a train schedule in the station. Scott has gathered all the photos to finish the book and we look forward to putting the final pieces together.
Saturday, 4 April 2009
Budgeting Tips From Backpacker Mike
Mike from Eerie, PA, states:
To save some Euros, take the night train. When you sleep and travel,
you don’t need a hostel. Also, airports are some of the best sleeping
I have found. There are all sorts of hidden nooks and crannies, and if
you tie a bandanna around your eyes, put in ear plugs and stuff your
valuables down your trousers, I have found you can sleep through just
about anything… Anything.
Why pay for a hostel when you can sleep with a local! A few gin and
tonics are a lot cheaper than an overcrowded, dank, bedbug-infested
dorm room. Play your cards right and you might even get a free
breakfast. Alright!
Also, if you are the type that likes to stay up all night, do it! Drop
your bag at the left luggage in the train station and live it up until all
those business types are on their way to work. Have you ever slept
in a park during the day? I have. Not only is it great feeling closer to
nature, it is free – so are the drinking fountains.
To save some Euros, take the night train. When you sleep and travel,
you don’t need a hostel. Also, airports are some of the best sleeping
I have found. There are all sorts of hidden nooks and crannies, and if
you tie a bandanna around your eyes, put in ear plugs and stuff your
valuables down your trousers, I have found you can sleep through just
about anything… Anything.
Why pay for a hostel when you can sleep with a local! A few gin and
tonics are a lot cheaper than an overcrowded, dank, bedbug-infested
dorm room. Play your cards right and you might even get a free
breakfast. Alright!
Also, if you are the type that likes to stay up all night, do it! Drop
your bag at the left luggage in the train station and live it up until all
those business types are on their way to work. Have you ever slept
in a park during the day? I have. Not only is it great feeling closer to
nature, it is free – so are the drinking fountains.
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
Book Update
Red Wine Helps You Sleep on Trains is nearing completion with over 75 pages designed and about 40 left to finish. The travel chapter and section on free stuff to do in cities in next.
Red Wine co-author Scott Dean will be in Trieste, Italy, for Easter week getting some final images before sending the book to press on the 22nd. Keep your comments coming and please continue adding photos to the flickr page!
Red Wine co-author Scott Dean will be in Trieste, Italy, for Easter week getting some final images before sending the book to press on the 22nd. Keep your comments coming and please continue adding photos to the flickr page!
Saturday, 14 March 2009
Backpacker Rob Shares His Favorite Travel Experiences
Rob from Lincoln, England, states:
Having my passport confiscated by Slovakian ticket inspectors and having to bribe the police to let me out of the country was a pretty memorable moment. As was waking up on an empty Hungarian train to find that the engine had been uncoupled and was heading off down the track without me. But the beauty and drama of northern Norway and the friendliness of the people of Croatia were the two best parts of the trip.
Having my passport confiscated by Slovakian ticket inspectors and having to bribe the police to let me out of the country was a pretty memorable moment. As was waking up on an empty Hungarian train to find that the engine had been uncoupled and was heading off down the track without me. But the beauty and drama of northern Norway and the friendliness of the people of Croatia were the two best parts of the trip.
Monday, 9 March 2009
Sunday, 8 March 2009
Backpacker Victoria Shares Her Favorite Foods
Victoria from Alexandria, VA, states:
I don’t know about favorite food, but you certainly have not lived until you have had cassoulet from a can. Or sausage and sauerkraut in a can. Or dried meats, fresh cheese, and a loaf of bread for dinner. Even as gross as some of these things sound, I would not go back in time and eat anything differently. Each experience was unique and I loved every minute of it.
I don’t know about favorite food, but you certainly have not lived until you have had cassoulet from a can. Or sausage and sauerkraut in a can. Or dried meats, fresh cheese, and a loaf of bread for dinner. Even as gross as some of these things sound, I would not go back in time and eat anything differently. Each experience was unique and I loved every minute of it.
Monday, 2 March 2009
Packing Tips From Backpacker Andre
Andre from Myrtle Beach, SC, states:
I travel light... one small pack is all that I took on the journey. I wish I had brought someone to share the experience with. All I have are my memories and no one that can truly understand what it was that I did. Also, I didn’t take a journal along. I was too young at the time to care for such a thing. So maybe that is what I should have brought with me.
I travel light... one small pack is all that I took on the journey. I wish I had brought someone to share the experience with. All I have are my memories and no one that can truly understand what it was that I did. Also, I didn’t take a journal along. I was too young at the time to care for such a thing. So maybe that is what I should have brought with me.
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