Some consider travelling alone to be near suicide. Fortunate for me, i don't share this view. It has been some time since I travelled with someone. When Dominique came to Paris to meet me part of me wondered if it wouldn't be a disaster waiting to happen. I am used to just making my own decisions, how would i react to having someone else with me. The good news is that we had an awesome time. I feel like the last two weeks have just flown by before my eyes.
While we were in Berlin and Prague we were sure not to miss the walking tours. They are given by young backpackers who fall in love with the city and need to make a couple of bucks along the way. Since they work for tips, they really do put the effort to make it great. This is the best way to get a historical feel for the city rather then wandering aimlessly. I have to say Prague is a hell of a city. Most people will be the first to tell you it is incredible cheap. Be careful, tourism has pushed prices up quite a bit. However, you can still get a beer in a pub for about 2$ CDN and a picnic for two will cost 3$ CDN.
Vienna is huge into museums. More importantly, the apple strudel is to die for. Keep in mind I have absolutely no sweet tooth whatsoever...
Salzburg and Nuremberg made me officially decide how much I like small towns in comparison to big cities. It's hard to explain and most people will have different preferences. I would say there is no other way then to try it for yourself.
Munich, welcome to Oktoberfest! There is really no way to describe the absolute insanity that takes place. Just the men's and woman's clothing is worth making an appearance. Bratwurst or German sausage is an absolute must for any traveller. There is really no other way to prepare your stomach for 1 litre of beer at a time. Just to paint a picture of just how much this is, imagine a wine bottle and add an extra 25%. Keep in mind you can't order less then 1 litre at a time. Different German beer companies will set up these huge tents that can hold at least about 1000 people. Lucky for Dom and I we were lucky enough to find a place to sit with a bunch of locals. This gave us the chance to soak in more of the Bavarian tradition while eating a typical roasted half chicken. Although many people will disregard Oktoberfest as a "touristy" holiday I still think it is worth doing at least once in a lifetime.
Overall, the last two weeks have been a series of memories filled with good laughs and fantastic landscapes.
Unfortunately Today Dom and I have parted ways and I am on a train towards Ljubljana Slovenia. I only have 5 days left on my eurail pass. It's almost crazy to think it's been 2 months since I first started trekking through Europe. Western Europe here I come for one last rush...
Until next time,
-Jonathan
While we were in Berlin and Prague we were sure not to miss the walking tours. They are given by young backpackers who fall in love with the city and need to make a couple of bucks along the way. Since they work for tips, they really do put the effort to make it great. This is the best way to get a historical feel for the city rather then wandering aimlessly. I have to say Prague is a hell of a city. Most people will be the first to tell you it is incredible cheap. Be careful, tourism has pushed prices up quite a bit. However, you can still get a beer in a pub for about 2$ CDN and a picnic for two will cost 3$ CDN.
Vienna is huge into museums. More importantly, the apple strudel is to die for. Keep in mind I have absolutely no sweet tooth whatsoever...
Salzburg and Nuremberg made me officially decide how much I like small towns in comparison to big cities. It's hard to explain and most people will have different preferences. I would say there is no other way then to try it for yourself.
Munich, welcome to Oktoberfest! There is really no way to describe the absolute insanity that takes place. Just the men's and woman's clothing is worth making an appearance. Bratwurst or German sausage is an absolute must for any traveller. There is really no other way to prepare your stomach for 1 litre of beer at a time. Just to paint a picture of just how much this is, imagine a wine bottle and add an extra 25%. Keep in mind you can't order less then 1 litre at a time. Different German beer companies will set up these huge tents that can hold at least about 1000 people. Lucky for Dom and I we were lucky enough to find a place to sit with a bunch of locals. This gave us the chance to soak in more of the Bavarian tradition while eating a typical roasted half chicken. Although many people will disregard Oktoberfest as a "touristy" holiday I still think it is worth doing at least once in a lifetime.
Overall, the last two weeks have been a series of memories filled with good laughs and fantastic landscapes.
Unfortunately Today Dom and I have parted ways and I am on a train towards Ljubljana Slovenia. I only have 5 days left on my eurail pass. It's almost crazy to think it's been 2 months since I first started trekking through Europe. Western Europe here I come for one last rush...
Until next time,
-Jonathan
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