People Tell the Story: Greece
It is an understatement to say that Greece has fallen on hard times. The economic crisis has left it’s traces all over the streets, but the Greeks are doing the best they can to struggle their way out of it. The government may seem corrupt and untrustworthy, but it’s people are a very deep-rooted and family-oriented bunch. We saw closed storefronts, run-down buildings, demonstrations and riot police in Athens. Quiet streets, empty-restaurants and unoccupied beaches on the islands. But none of that seemed to deter the locals from being outwardly generous, hospitable and friendly. We felt an immediate connection to those we met and can only hope their return to the better comes as soon as possible.
Greek Isles Tour: Part 1
I can’t think of a better way to wind down both the European leg and our entire 9-month journey than by spending fifteen days in the Greek Islands. We knew a beach vacation here was in the cards at some point in our future, so it was great to have the time to slowly enjoy. There are too many islands to visit them all, but the four we chose gave us a good sampling of what the region has to offer. Our first two stops were Sifnos and Folegandros, two less-traveled islands that pack a lot of cultural punch.
Read MoreThe Real Oktoberfest
German beer. Sausage. My wife in a dirndl. I must be in heaven. Nope, it’s Oktoberfest. The real one. Not a makeshift weekend event with seasonal fall beers. The original festival that started in 1810 and takes place in Munich for 15 days every year. I had dreamed of this for years so as soon as Kat suggested squeezing it into our itinerary, she knew we were locked in.
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