I have been terrible getting these entries written lately! Between trying to enjoy my time, writing postcards, writing my own journal, and doing these entries I've certainly been busy! Sadly, I'll be leaving Amsterdam tomorrow, but I've had a fantastic time here. I have to say, I've never seen so many people on bikes in my life! It's incredible how many people in this city ride them everywhere.. there are actually little barges on the water throughout the city th...

Was a great final day in Berlin! I went on the 'Alternative Tour' offered by New Europe Tours. It was a fantastic tour that centered around the incredible street art scene in Berlin, a huge part of the culture in the city. Our guide highlighted important works of art by numerous world-famous street artists, and enlightened us on the state of the scene today. The tour ended at the famous East Side Gallery, the largest open air gallery in the world (the photo is ...

So here we are in Berlin.. it really is a fascinating city. It's ironic that this city has so much history, and yet is only about 20 years old. I enjoyed a free walking your yesterday, saw a lot of the important sites and learned a good amount of history along the way. I have to say, Berlin does a fantastic job when it comes to artistic, moving memorials. Some really eerie places to see around the city, in efforts to dissuade the creation of a Neo-Nazi Mecca, the...

So yes.. I was bad and didn't post anything while in Bamberg, but I had too many beers to try! So yeah, after the last post, I ended up switching rooms. The guy got even stranger, and I was unsure if I'd wake up in the morning.. so I said screw it! I'd rather live :) anyhoo! The city of Bamberg is quite small, located about 45 minutes from Nürnberg. The city, having avoided bombing during the 20th century, maintains it's old, pristine beauty. So, why Bamberg? B...

Today was a beautiful day in the city! The weather was fantastic, blue skies all around! Went on a fantastic free tour, and thankfully met someone else that was traveling alone to talk to! Saw a lot of the city and got some great history on one of the few cities that wasn't leveled during either of the world wars! After the tour, we ended up taking one of those CRAZY bikes that everyone faces the middle and pedals while one person (that you REALLY trust) steers ...