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Aug 5, 2013

Sydney, New South Wales

We fly out from Frankfurt on Tuesday morning, but we figured we'd stay overnight there a see a little bit before we go as none of us have ever been to Frankfurt before. It doesn't really make it onto to too many bucket lists, but I have to say it was a nice city - at least what we saw. Although the city has a population of 5.6 mill…

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Rod Hogrefe
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Sydney, New South Wales

BackPacking Europe: 5 weeks, 4 back packs, 2 teenagers and 10million sqr kilometers to discover. Hang on tight !

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Aug 5, 2013

Sydney, New South Wales

We fly out from Frankfurt on Tuesday morning, but we figured we'd stay overnight there a see a little bit before we go as none of us have ever been to Frankfurt before. It doesn't real…

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Aug 4, 2013

Paris, France

We're back in Paris on the last leg of our holiday. We decided to head back there a bit earlier to rest up and catch up on those things we didn't get to see and do the first time aroun…

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Jul 26, 2013

Zermatt, Switzerland

After a 7 hour train, bus and train journey from Venice, we arrived in Zermatt, and the journey was worth every minute of it. Zermatt has a completely different look, feel, atmosphere than all…

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Jul 24, 2013

Venice, Italy

Venice is certainly an interesting place, and one that hasn't changed much since we were last here 25 yrs ago. Venice was first populated by mainlanders who fled the barbarian invasion in…

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Jul 22, 2013

Florence, Italy

If you ever get a chance to visit Italy, Florence is a must do.Its a truly beautiful city, well kept and clean. Florence (Firenze in Italian) was at its peak in the Middle Ages and was consid…

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Av Loving your blog Rod. Looks like you are having a fantastic time. Regards Av

Jul 29, 2013

Av Loving your blog Rod. Looks like you are having a fantastic time. Regards Av

Jul 29, 2013 re: Florence - the artisan centre of Italy

Dean Love the Map of old Rome......... with the ad for the Pub Crawl down the bottom!!

Jul 23, 2013 re: When in Rome...... Day 1

marion great photos love them all even the creative parking

Jul 12, 2013 re: Bordeaux

Yaatez Where's my invite Ruelland???

Jul 12, 2013 re: Bordeaux

Yaatez If you think that is tight., you should see where I have parked your Merc at St Ives Shopping Centre during the week Shirley!!

Jul 12, 2013 re: Bordeaux

Yaatez Too Kool

Jul 12, 2013 re: Paris - day 3

marion great photos looks fantastic wish i was there

Jul 12, 2013 re: Paris - day 3

Hanne-Loree Hi Rod and Shirley and Kids you sound like you are having a great time look forward in see the photos

Jul 9, 2013 re: Paris - day 3

Carleen Sounds divine Rod - how long will you be away for?what an experience for the kids!!

Jul 3, 2013 re: Day one - the journey begins

rhogrefe Away for 5 weeks, doing the main Western European countries, probably mostly in the south but not firm itinerary, just make it up as we go :)

Jul 3, 2013 re: Day one - the journey begins

sharon Omg R U backpacking with teenagers. What an adventure. Have fun and keep safe. Xx

Jul 2, 2013 re: Day one - the journey begins

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New South Wales 02-Jul-2013
France 04-Jul-2013
Spain 12-Jul-2013
France 17-Jul-2013
Italy 19-Jul-2013
Switzerland 26-Jul-2013
France 04-Aug-2013
New South Wales 05-Aug-2013