Tag Archives: Europe

The Grand Tour of Europe

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Steve

From the 17th through the 19th centuries, many upper class British young men traveled a traditional path through Europe called the Grand Tour.  The Grand Tour served as an educational rite of passage whereby the traveler learned about culture, history, … Continue reading →

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Tips for Looking Un-American in Europe

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Steve

Some Americans get a little nervous about their citizenship when traveling overseas. When Bush was president and the Iraq war was started, there was some ill will towards Americans in some countries. Some travelers didn’t want to obviously stand out … Continue reading →

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Claustrophobic in Vienna

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Steve

After breakfast we attempted to navigate the public transport system of Vienna.  Since we were staying on the outskirts of the city, we had to make our way to the city center.  We rode a bus, then a tram (streetcar), … Continue reading →

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