http://backpackpodcast.com One Summer in Europe - For those who wonder, for those who wander... Sat, 12 Jun 2010 11:45:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Welcome to One Summer in Europe, the backpacking Europe podcast. Join restless backpackers Ryan and Melissa on this ongoing podcast series as we simulate an extended budget trip around the must-see destinations in Europe, while offering real-world advice to help you create your own European travel adventure. We encourage listener questions and feedback to incorporate into the show, so listen in and tell us where you need help. clean Ryan Stuckey and Friends questions@backpackpodcast.com © 2009 Rakasa Worldwide, Inc. One Summer in Europe - the backpacking Europe podcast backpacking europe, backpacking podcast, europe podcast, travel europe, hostel, europe trains, summer in europe, europe itinerary, budget travel, Ryan Stuckey and Friends http://backpackpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/valid-rss.png http://backpackpodcast.com http://backpackpodcast.com/2010/06/episode-10-croatia/ http://backpackpodcast.com/2010/06/episode-10-croatia/#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2010 11:25:14 +0000 Ryan http://backpackpodcast.com/?p=422 http://backpackpodcast.com/2010/06/episode-10-croatia/feed/ 0 Backpacking Europe,Backpacking Europe Itinerary,Croatia,Croatia podcast,Dalmatian Coast,Dubrovnik,Eurail Selectpass,Europe Podcast,Italy,One Summer in Europe,Summer in Europe,Zagreb We're fired up the podcast again as we leave Rome and cross the legendary Adriatic Sea to amazing Croatia. Croatia is deservedly a hot spot on European travel itineraries, with its endless stretch of beautiful, rugged coastline, charming seaside t... Ryan Stuckey and Friends clean 50:34 http://backpackpodcast.com/2010/05/the-podcast-returns-soon/ http://backpackpodcast.com/2010/05/the-podcast-returns-soon/#comments Sat, 15 May 2010 11:27:14 +0000 Ryan http://backpackpodcast.com/?p=417 http://backpackpodcast.com/2010/05/the-podcast-returns-soon/feed/ 0 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/10/episode-9-rome/ http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/10/episode-9-rome/#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:18:16 +0000 Ryan http://backpackpodcast.com/?p=378 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/10/episode-9-rome/feed/ 0 Backpacking Europe Itinerary,Budget Travel Europe,Colosseum,Europe Podcast,Italy,Italy Podcast,One Summer in Europe,Palatine Hill,Pantheon,Piazza Navona,Roman Forum,Rome After a warm-up to wonderful Italy in Florence, we arrive at the great capital city of Rome, history's epicenter in many ways. The treasures of Rome are both ancient and modern and not to be missed by any European traveler Ryan Stuckey and Friends clean 43:37 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/10/hidden-gem-4-cinque-terre-italy/ http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/10/hidden-gem-4-cinque-terre-italy/#comments Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:35:12 +0000 Ryan http://backpackpodcast.com/?p=363 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/10/hidden-gem-4-cinque-terre-italy/feed/ 2 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/09/episode-8-florence-2/ http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/09/episode-8-florence-2/#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:01:48 +0000 Ryan http://backpackpodcast.com/?p=309 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/09/episode-8-florence-2/feed/ 0 Accademia,Backpacking Europe Itinerary,Backpacking Podcast,Baptistry,Duomo,Europe Podcast,Eurostar Italia,Florence,Giotto's Tower,Italy,Italy Podcast,One Summer in Europe (note: due to technical problems, the audio player may not be appearing, here is a direct link to use temporarily) After several stops in France and Spain, we finally make our first appearance in Italy with a couple days in Florence, the home of t... Ryan Stuckey and Friends clean 45:32 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/08/hidden-gem-3-carcassonne/ http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/08/hidden-gem-3-carcassonne/#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2009 11:48:15 +0000 Ryan http://backpackpodcast.com/?p=265 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/08/hidden-gem-3-carcassonne/feed/ 0 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/08/episode-7-nice-the-french-riviera/ http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/08/episode-7-nice-the-french-riviera/#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:48:47 +0000 Ryan http://backpackpodcast.com/?p=230 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/08/episode-7-nice-the-french-riviera/feed/ 0 Antibes,Backpacking Europe,Backpacking Europe Itinerary,Backpacking Podcast,Cannes,Cap d'Ail,Europe Podcast,Festivals of Europe,France,French Riviera,Juan-les-Pins,Monte Carlo After several rewarding stops in Spain, it is time to return to France as we head towards Italy. We stop in the legendary French Riviera, using Nice as a base to explore the coast both east and west. Ryan Stuckey and Friends clean 44:28 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/05/episode-6-barcelona/ http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/05/episode-6-barcelona/#comments Mon, 25 May 2009 23:25:00 +0000 Ryan http://backpackpodcast.com/?p=221 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/05/episode-6-barcelona/feed/ 0 AVE Train,Backpacking Europe,Backpacking Europe Itinerary,Backpacking Podcast,Barcelona,Eurail Pass,Europe Summer,La Sagrada Familia,Las Ramblas,Montjuic,One Summer in Europe,Parc Guell Coming from Madrid, after a detour around Andalucia, we make our move back east to the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona on the Mediterranean coast. Barcelona has climbed into the upper echelon of desirable backpacking Europe destinations, ranking ri... Ryan Stuckey and Friends clean 48:39 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/05/hidden-gem-2-valencia-spain/ http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/05/hidden-gem-2-valencia-spain/#comments Mon, 18 May 2009 22:21:36 +0000 Ryan http://backpackpodcast.com/?p=212 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/05/hidden-gem-2-valencia-spain/feed/ 0 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/05/san_sebastian_spain/ http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/05/san_sebastian_spain/#comments Sun, 10 May 2009 12:22:33 +0000 Ryan http://backpackpodcast.com/?p=200 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/05/san_sebastian_spain/feed/ 0 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/05/sights-and-sounds-of-andalucia/ http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/05/sights-and-sounds-of-andalucia/#comments Mon, 04 May 2009 19:48:16 +0000 Ryan http://backpackpodcast.com/?p=195 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/05/sights-and-sounds-of-andalucia/feed/ 0 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/05/episode-5-andalucia/ http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/05/episode-5-andalucia/#comments Sun, 03 May 2009 00:46:43 +0000 Ryan http://backpackpodcast.com/?p=187 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/05/episode-5-andalucia/feed/ 0 Alhambra,Andalucia,Backpacking Europe,Backpacking Europe Itinerary,Backpacking Podcast,Budget Travel Europe,Capilla Real,Cordoba,Europe on a Budget,Europe Podcast,Europe Railpass,Granada After a few days in the capital of Spain, it is time to leave Madrid and head deeper into Spain culturally and geographically: the region of Andalucia. We discover a wonderfully rich area full of exciting atmosphere and dramatic history that many peo... Ryan Stuckey and Friends clean 37:12 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/04/sunset-in-granada/ http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/04/sunset-in-granada/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:57:07 +0000 Ryan http://backpackpodcast.com/?p=183 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/04/sunset-in-granada/feed/ 0 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/04/episode-4-madrid/ http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/04/episode-4-madrid/#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2009 22:18:54 +0000 Ryan http://backpackpodcast.com/?p=157 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/04/episode-4-madrid/feed/ 0 AVE Train,Backpacking Europe,Backpacking Europe Itinerary,Backpacking Podcast,El Prado,El Rastro Market,El Retiro,Elipsos,Europe Podcast,Europe Railpass,Festivals of Europe,Hostals Our simulated backpacking Europe itinerary continues - after leaving Paris on a night train, we arrive 11 hours later far to the south in the capital of Spain, Madrid. Cosmopolitan and alive with life and energy, Madrid has a lot of appeal for any... Ryan Stuckey and Friends clean 57:52 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/04/slowdown-in-europe-rail-travel/ http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/04/slowdown-in-europe-rail-travel/#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:50:48 +0000 Ryan http://backpackpodcast.com/?p=135 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/04/slowdown-in-europe-rail-travel/feed/ 0 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/04/ryanair-good-or-evil/ http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/04/ryanair-good-or-evil/#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2009 12:50:06 +0000 Ryan http://backpackpodcast.com/?p=109 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/04/ryanair-good-or-evil/feed/ 2 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/03/episode-3-paris/ http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/03/episode-3-paris/#comments Sun, 22 Mar 2009 23:59:52 +0000 Ryan http://backpackpodcast.com/?p=100 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/03/episode-3-paris/feed/ 0 Arc de Triomphe,Backpacking Europe,Backpacking Podcast,Beauvais Airport,Champs Elysees,Disneyland Paris,Eiffel Tower,Eurail Pass,Europe Podcast,Europe Summer,Jardin du Luxembourg,Luxembourg Gardens We arrive on the European continent in perhaps the most enchanting city in the world, Paris. It may be an acquired taste for some travelers, but it is fairly easy to see why Paris is the favorite city of so many people from around the world Ryan Stuckey and Friends clean 59:25 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/03/episode-2-dublin/ http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/03/episode-2-dublin/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:44:55 +0000 Ryan http://backpackpodcast.com/?p=81 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/03/episode-2-dublin/feed/ 0 Backpacking Europe,Backpacking Podcast,Book of Kells,Budget Travel Europe,Dublin,Easter Rising,Europe on a Budget,Europe Podcast,Europe Railpass,Guiness Storehouse,Ireland,Kilmainham Gaol After starting our European adventure in busy London, it's time to enjoy the relaxed, welcoming vibe of Dublin. This feeling is why Dublin is at the top of many travelers' favorite cities in Europe, and also a very special place for the many Engli... Ryan Stuckey and Friends clean 47:36 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/02/episode-1-london/ http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/02/episode-1-london/#comments Sun, 22 Feb 2009 15:03:16 +0000 Ryan http://backpackpodcast.com/?p=65 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/02/episode-1-london/feed/ 0 Backpacking Europe,Backpacking Europe Itinerary,Backpacking Podcast,British Museum,Covent Garden,England,Europe Podcast,Heathrow Airport,Hostels,Jack the Ripper,Leicester Square,London Our first stop on our simulated backpacking Europe trip is London, a truly exciting and cosmopolitan metropolis. London is world-class in many ways, and an essential destination for any European traveler Ryan Stuckey and Friends clean 1:09:03 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/02/0-introduction/ http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/02/0-introduction/#comments Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:25:06 +0000 Ryan http://backpackpodcast.com/?p=55 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/02/0-introduction/feed/ 0 Backpacking Europe,Backpacking Europe Itinerary,Backpacking Podcast,Eurail Global Pass,Eurail Pass,Eurail Selectpass,Europe Itinerary,Europe Podcast,Europe Railpass,Europe Summer,Hostels,One Summer in Europe We're pleased to present the first episode of One Summer in Europe - the backpacking Europe podcast! As this episode is an introduction to the rest of the series, we name it episode #0. In this episode, Melissa and I discuss: Ryan Stuckey and Friends clean 21:15