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How to Spend a Weekend in Krakow

March 27, 2017 by Shaun Li Stoffer

Krakow, Poland was a place I came to for one reason, to see Auschwitz-Birkenau. Why? Because I love history and for whatever reason I’ve always had a fascination with World War 2 from playing first-person shooter games like Medal of Honor on Playstation 1 to re-watching films like Inglorious Bastards and The Pianist multiple times throughout the years. Quite simply learning about what people are capable of doing and enduring, good and bad, intrigues me in every way. Krakow is […]

Categories: Auschiwtz, Backpacking, Birkenau, Budget Travel, Central Europe, Europe, Krakow, Poland, Travel, Warsaw, Zakopane • Tags: Auschiwtz, Backpacking, Birkenau, Budget Travel, Central Europe, Day Trip, Eastern Europe, Europe, Eurotrip, Krakow, Poland, Tatra Mountains, Travel, Warsaw, Zakopane

18 Things You Must Do In Prague

March 17, 2017 by Shaun Li Stoffer

Dedicated to my instructors Adrienne and Kenny, and my grandfather Yap Kim Hao. “Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.” I came to Prague for a month to earn my TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Certification. I had recently been to several countries in Western Europe so I found myself constantly trying to absorb the culture but at the same time naturally comparing to life in the USA, Singapore, […]

Categories: Central Europe, Czech Republic, Europe, Prague, Travel • Tags: Backpacking, Bucket List, Budget Travel, Central Europe, Culture Shock, Czech Republic, Europe, Prague, Study Abroad, Wanderlust

My Berlin Bucket List

February 21, 2017 by Shaun Li Stoffer

What brought me to Berlin? Quite frankly I found a cheap one-way ticket for $250 flying overnight from my home in Orlando, Florida. I had heard the reviews about Norwegian Air being a sketchy budget airline but have to admit it was the best flight I’ve had in a long time. I had the whole row to myself and watched movies the entire flight. The only gimmick is that everything costs something while flying Norwegian from baggage to meals to […]

Categories: Berlin, Europe, Germany, Travel • Tags: Backpacking, Berlin, Bucket List, Budget Travel, Europe, Eurotrip, Germany, Independent Travel, Solo Travel, Travel

The Most Underrated in Amsterdam

February 1, 2017 by Shaun Li Stoffer

It’s no secret Amsterdam is infamously known as the place to party in Europe on top of boasting two of the most popular attractions in the Netherlands in the Anne Frank House and Van Gogh Museum. However, I learned from my time spent here that there is much much more to Amsterdam than what the tourist map tells you! Canals: Wandering the canals is how to stumble upon the best cafes, coffeeshops, and breathtaking views. It’s near impossible to stroll […]

Categories: Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, The Netherlands, Travel • Tags: Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, The Netherlands, Travel

6 Must Do’s In Bruges

January 18, 2017 by Shaun Li Stoffer

Bruges is a fairytale city made popular by the film “In Bruges” starring Colin Farrell and is renowned for being a quiet, small town packed with a load of history and culture perfect for a day trip or a romantic getaway. 1. Visit the Church of Our Lady: 2. Climb the narrow, winding steps of the Belfry all the way to the top for the breathtaking panoramic view: 3. Visit the Markt (Market Place): 4. Stroll through the Beguinage, a […]

Categories: Belgium, Bruges, Europe, Travel • Tags: Belgium, Bruges, Europe, Travel

How to Spend a Day in Brussels

January 16, 2017 by Shaun Li Stoffer

Be Awed by the Grand Palace Sound & Light Show at Night: Playing from the end of November to the beginning of January the show is every 30 minutes to an hour depending on the day and is 15 minutes long. Visit the New and Old Royal Palace of Brussels: See Mannekin Pis: Drunkenly wandering out of a cafe I stumbled upon the famous landmark of a two foot tall statue of a peeing boy. It’s famous for its rich […]

Categories: Belgium, Brussels, Europe, Travel • Tags: Beers, Belgian, Belgium, Brussels, Europe, Eurotrip, Grand Place, Things To Do, Travel

My Paris Bucket List

January 13, 2017 by Shaun Li Stoffer

I’m okay with admitting I thought Paris would be the most overrated and overpriced trip I ever took. All I heard about Paris was how rude Parisians are and how expensive it is to visit. However, I did a few things different to have easily the best experience during my eurotrip out of the four countries I visited. -I learned about a dozen phrases in French such as, “Hello, may I please have one?” and “Excuse me mam, do you […]

Categories: Europe, France, Paris, Travel • Tags: Bucket List, Budget Travel, Europe, Eurotrip, France, Paris, Travel

15 Photos to Make You Want to Visit Luxembourg City

January 11, 2017 by Shaun Li Stoffer

Luxembourg is a few things, undersized in comparison to neighboring countries France and Germany, elevated being that nearly every road is up or downhill, but especially visually stunning because of the array of architecture and nature to make picturesque scenes for locals and tourists alike. Luxembourg City comes as a great weekend getaway or day trip for its sheer magical landscapes.

Categories: Europe, Luxembourg, Luxembourg City, Travel • Tags: Europe, Landscapes, Luxembourg, Luxembourg City, Photography, Travel, Winter

Preparing for Paris

September 14, 2016 by Shaun Li Stoffer

Why do I want to backpack through Paris? The Eiffel Tower, the Paris Catacombs, the Louvre and of course the food! Paris is a foodie’s delight renowned for their unpasteurized cheeses, caramels, macaroons, baguettes and last but not least wine. After saving up a few thousand dollars through a teaching contract in Orlando, doing my research on backpacking, and finding a cheap roundtrip ticket to Paris – I just pulled the trigger! 3 Apps You Must Download For Europe: MAPS.ME allows you to download maps of […]

Categories: Accommodations, Apps, Backpacking, Budget Travel, Europe, France, Hostel, Itinerary, Paris, Paris Pass, Planning, Saving, Travel • Tags: Accommodations, Apps, Backpacking, Budget Travel, Europe, France, Hostel, Itinerary, Paris, Paris Pass, Planning, Saving, Travel

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