Tag Archives: Backpacking Europe

episode #10 – Croatia

Posted on 12. Jun, 2010 by .

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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 towns, and old-world way of life. We recommend the focus of a Croatia trip to be [...]

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The podcast returns soon!

Posted on 15. May, 2010 by .

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We took a winter break after our last episode in Rome, but now we are geared up for summer 2010 and new podcast episodes will be available soon. Tentative schedule for the next few shows: #10 – Croatia #11 – Budapest #12 – Krakow #13 – Prague #14 – Vienna Please join us soon for [...]

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Hidden gem #4 – Cinque Terre, Italy

Posted on 04. Oct, 2009 by .

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Nestled upon the quiet Ligurian Sea, Cinque Terre is a string of five scenic Italian villages. A visit to Cinque Terre is like stepping back in time, as these old-world villages provide a glimpse into a different way of life than the modern hustle that we are used to. It also makes a peaceful interlude [...]

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Hidden gem #3 – Carcassonne

Posted on 23. Aug, 2009 by .

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Our latest episode features Nice/French Riviera, which is a natural next destination for those exiting Spain via Barcelona. However, castle lovers and history buffs might want to consider breaking the 9-10 hour Barcelona-Nice train ride into two more or less equal segments, with a visit to the stunning fortified town of Carcassonne in southern France. [...]

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episode #7 – Nice & the French Riviera

Posted on 11. Aug, 2009 by .

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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. The French Riviera has been a famous travel destination depicted in popular books and movies over the [...]

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