Backpacking...

So me and my traveler in training are planning a backpacking trip through Europe in July, starting in Amsterdam, then to Belgium, Paris and ending in London. We will be in the market for backpacks, so I'm looking for suggestions. We will be there for approximately ten days. Yahoo!

Hostelling

So this was our first Hostel experience and I must say it was ideal; for us. We are very open minded so we can go with the flow. We spent $25 per night each, it was a sweet deal. #basehostel #puertorico

HAPPY EVERYTHING TRAVEL!!!

So, I haven't blogged in a while now, but I am ready for a new year and new adventures. Hope you are too! I now work for an airline to support my travel addiction, so here's to Peace & Travel!!!

Keepsakes

I love to pick up souvenirs on my travels. I recommend the ones you will actually keep and not throw out during your Spring cleaning. One of my favorites to collect are the stained-glass shot glasses. I love the labor that goes into them and their vivid colors. I also love collecting the paper currency of other countries because I have fun making comparisons. You can decide on a denomination to collect in paper currency or coins. For the souvenirs you would love to purchase but knows it maybe to bulky to pack, take a picture of it, you'll still be able to enjoy it as a portrait on your wall or in the confines of a travel album.

Hammocking

A necessity, I take my Hammock everywhere I go and not only on my travels. I keep it in the back on my vehicle for those spontaneous encounters with trees that are in close proximity to each other. They induce sleep and inspire relaxation. On your travels seek them out, I spent $20 for mine in Puerto Rico and they also act as great sovenirs if they are monogrammed.

Calendar of events

A great way to find out what's happening in the country you're planning to visit is by picking up a book about that country at your local AAA office or by browsing the web to look for a calendar of events about what's going during you visit. In the event you stumble upon a local art show or any type of annual event while perusing the local streets, pick up a flyer if there is one available and keep it as a souvenir or reminder especially if you plan on visiting again. Talk to the locals, they are sometimes the best link to great cultural events. - Puerto Rico

Eats

Try the local foods, some of the best tastes are found at the little shack by the roadside and if the locals are brave enough to eat there, then you have nothing to worry about. I remember on a trip to the Bahamas my girlfriend and I befriended one of the locals who took us to Dirty's, a little makeshift hut. Let me tell you, it was the best Conch Fritters I've ever had. Ask the locals for recommendations on where the best places to eat are and ask about their personal favorites. Don't eat at an establishment you're already familiar with, like McDonalds. The whole point of travel is the newness of everything that culture or place has to offer. Indulge, jump in! I've sampled some of the best flavored Tequila in Mexico, Rum cake in the Bahamas, mouth watering Coo Coo and Flyingfish in Barbados, Typical food in Costa Rica, and the list goes on. There are even dishes in my own country that I haven't had before, my goal is to seek them out and dig in. - Costa Rica