tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215931060364544882Sat, 05 Oct 2024 01:56:52 +0000ArchitectureUNESCO World Heritage SitesAncient SitesMuseumItalyArtDaytripsChurchesOff the Beaten PathSpainEatsGreeceLondonToursCroatiaBest OfFortificationsUKBerlinBudgetingGermanyPlanningFranceMadridParisAndaluciaCampaniaVeniceFlorenceFootballMontenegroNaturePhotographyRomeAthensBelgiumBrusselsCinque TerreDubrovnikKotorLisbonNafplioPortugalRiomaggioreSantoriniAlhambraAustriaBarcelonaBuranoCordobaHerculaneumPackingPompeiiReading Music FestivalSalisburySegoviaSplitVaticanViennaZagrebAdventure ToursAmalfiChelsea FCChristmasCosta del SolFlightsGranadaMalagaMarketsRoman ForumSevilleSorrentoTipsAkrotiriBathBritish ColumbiaBruggeCanadaCemeteryCornigliaHeading HomeHotelsIn RetrospectManarolaMilanMonterossoPerastPisaReichstagShoppingStonehengeToledoTrogirVernazzaWheelsWolfsburghttp://haveblogwilltravel2012.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger129125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215931060364544882.post-2491454344507881449Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:09:00 +00002013-06-19T20:09:44.369-07:00BerlinGermanyPhotographyTours Nearly six months after an amazing Photo Tour of an abandoned Tuberculosis Clinic on the outskirts of Berlin, I've finally had a chance to edit the photos and post them to Flickr. Apologies for my tardiness, I'll blame the delay on life in general which always seems to be too busy.  For more information on the incredible lineup of photo tours provided by Go2Know, check out their website (http://haveblogwilltravel2012.blogspot.com/2013/06/photos-from-berlin-photo-tour-its-about.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215931060364544882.post-3934404385024624817Mon, 10 Jun 2013 07:00:00 +00002013-06-13T16:04:25.646-07:00Budgeting Wrapping up our month long series on all things travel budgets, we've got our preliminary budget for travel later in 2013 and into 2014. If you missed our announcement late last week, Travis and I are excitedly heading back to Europe September 6th to explore it's more Eastern countries and venture into Turkey and the Mediterranean!  Valetta, Malta - one of the many places we're excited http://haveblogwilltravel2012.blogspot.com/2013/06/all-about-budgets-week-4-budgeting-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215931060364544882.post-1810100062105114492Fri, 07 Jun 2013 04:33:00 +00002013-06-06T21:33:06.292-07:00Planning After some subtle foreshadowing here and there, Travis and I are over the moon to announce we are throwing on our backpacks again and hitting the road starting in September this year! After returning from Europe just before Christmas, we weren't sure what the future had in store. Although we love the new and interesting experiences traveling brings, we weren't certain we wanted to be away http://haveblogwilltravel2012.blogspot.com/2013/06/where-were-off-to-next.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215931060364544882.post-2667165537655435559Mon, 03 Jun 2013 07:00:00 +00002013-06-03T00:00:03.477-07:00Budgeting If you've been following our series on budgets over the past couple week's you are now well versed in our budgeting process and how we managed to save in order to afford to travel in the first place. This week we're going to share our budget and actual expenses for our four month trip that took place in fall of 2012 through some of Europe's most expensive cities. Don't let the spreadsheet http://haveblogwilltravel2012.blogspot.com/2013/06/all-about-budgets-week-3-is-it-possible.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215931060364544882.post-8407630755434973530Mon, 27 May 2013 07:00:00 +00002013-06-01T11:26:01.284-07:00Budgeting If you were afraid I was going to start pulling out screenshots of excel spreadsheets and complex formulas you can breathe easy. Although I do love a good colour-coded spreadsheet, the basis of any budget is simple addition and subtraction This makes it just as easy to track with a pencil and paper as it does with a computer - you just have to make sure you actually DO plan and track your http://haveblogwilltravel2012.blogspot.com/2013/05/all-about-budgets-week-2-estimating-how.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215931060364544882.post-1376605955349178105Mon, 20 May 2013 16:58:00 +00002013-06-01T11:25:27.050-07:00Budgeting Whether escaping town for the weekend, taking the family to Disneyland over Spring Break, or strapping on a backpack and departing for a year (or two!), a budget is fundamental in ensuring your trip is enjoyable, and that you can afford to return home at all. The ability to create a realistic budget and the conviction to stick to it are skills that all travelers need to acquire; unless of http://haveblogwilltravel2012.blogspot.com/2013/05/all-about-budgets-week-1-how-we-pulled.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215931060364544882.post-2396945747289338799Thu, 16 May 2013 17:11:00 +00002013-05-20T10:11:49.597-07:00Budgeting With Tax season wrapping up and our summer jobs getting ready to take off, money is on our minds more so than normal and we've realized that, while writing at length about the amazing things we saw, ate, and experienced abroad, we have been a bit tardy about sharing ANY of our budget/money/finance information with the world.  This simply will not do so we are going to get caught up on http://haveblogwilltravel2012.blogspot.com/2013/05/all-about-budgets-four-week-series.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215931060364544882.post-6230725888955194185Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:21:00 +00002013-04-16T09:32:26.164-07:00 A couple weeks back, Travis and I were able to sneak away for a mini vacation, our first since returning from Europe late last year. A simple overnight in Vancouver to catch Bob Seger and Joe Walsh in concert, our little vacation was a wonderful indulgence to our overly strict "saving-for-travel" budget.  The beautiful scenery along the Coquihalla highway Although we don't have http://haveblogwilltravel2012.blogspot.com/2013/04/weekday-escape-to-vancouver.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215931060364544882.post-7054664533063380596Fri, 08 Mar 2013 06:29:00 +00002013-03-07T22:29:27.519-08:00British ColumbiaCanadaNature There came a time during our last trip when, halfway around the world, we realized we knew more about the cities and towns we were visiting in Europe than much of the area we have called home for for over twenty years. It can be so easy to leave, seeking adventure, without ever realizing what was in front of you all along. As a result, we made exploring and promoting local attractions one of http://haveblogwilltravel2012.blogspot.com/2013/03/bc-salmon-runs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215931060364544882.post-7884620659129989449Thu, 07 Mar 2013 05:22:00 +00002013-03-06T21:22:11.562-08:00ArchitectureBathUKUNESCO World Heritage Sites As the only British city to be regarded in its entirety as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bath is undoubtedly one of the most historically important and interesting cities in all of the UK. Originally settled as a Roman resort called "Aquae Sulis" due to the presence of the world famous thermal springs located there, today Bath is a thriving resort town, and one of the most popular tourist spotshttp://haveblogwilltravel2012.blogspot.com/2013/03/bath-city-of-history.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215931060364544882.post-5890396390859106485Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:59:00 +00002013-03-04T16:59:48.955-08:00Ancient SitesDaytripsSalisburyUK After exploring Stonehenge, we decided to take advantage of our tour bus' optional stop at Old Sarum and hopped off, hoping to experience something a little more off the beaten path in Wiltshire County. Our lovely host Trish had recommended Old Sarum as an interesting site, and she was spot on. Unfortunately we hadn't tuned into the weather report that morning, or inspected the ominous clouds http://haveblogwilltravel2012.blogspot.com/2013/03/a-trip-to-old-sarum.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215931060364544882.post-855809533034205199Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:21:00 +00002013-02-10T21:21:30.602-08:00SalisburyStonehengeToursUKUNESCO World Heritage Sites Standing amid the towering slabs of rock it's impossible not to wonder, as millions have before you; why here, in the middle of idyllic rolling fields and deeply wooded forest? How were these gigantic stones cut and moved, tens of thousands of years before hydraulic machines and towering cranes were even an idea? Who were the people that created and built this magnificent site? What was the http://haveblogwilltravel2012.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-mystery-of-stonehenge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215931060364544882.post-7215969777577410226Sat, 09 Feb 2013 03:56:00 +00002013-02-08T19:56:36.352-08:00ArtLondonMuseumUK Amid all of London's amazing (and free!) museums, it may be easy to overlook the Victoria and Albert Museum - in fact we almost did. Luckily, we decided to pop in for an hour, as it was free and close to our hotel, and we were completely surprised by it's ability to offer something unique and different when compared to many of the more traditional and famous museums in the area.  http://haveblogwilltravel2012.blogspot.com/2013/02/surprised-by-victoria-and-albert-museum.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215931060364544882.post-6121170843433143045Fri, 25 Jan 2013 23:33:00 +00002013-01-25T15:33:10.441-08:00LondonShoppingUK Glossy black, lacquered fuchsia, and sparkling chandeliers - Victoria Secret epitomizes everything girly (positive body images excluded). However, their new European flagship store in London kicks everything up a hundred thousand notches or so. With floor to ceiling damask wallpaper in a velvet texture, faceted glass-pained banisters, leopard print rugs, four story spiral staircase, and http://haveblogwilltravel2012.blogspot.com/2013/01/victorias-secret-hits-london.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215931060364544882.post-8427520168168743152Thu, 24 Jan 2013 01:57:00 +00002013-01-23T17:57:30.212-08:00CroatiaEatsMontenegro For the second installment of "reading about, looking at pictures, and becoming insanely jealous of the various foods we ate in Europe" I have decided to write about the food we consumed while traveling along the Adriatic Coast - namely in Montenegro and Croatia. While I was fairly familiar with the cuisine we encountered in Greece, I really had no idea what to expect in Montenegro and http://haveblogwilltravel2012.blogspot.com/2013/01/travis-eats-his-way-through-europe-part.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215931060364544882.post-4511274328442990797Thu, 24 Jan 2013 01:57:00 +00002013-01-23T17:57:12.245-08:00 Coming home has been quite the adjustment. Not only did we have to adapt our sleeping patterns to the Pacific Standard Time Zone, which took longer than either of us expected after being away for four months, we had to get back into the swing of a daily routine and try to slide back into social situations after being alone for so long. As it turns out, after being each others primary http://haveblogwilltravel2012.blogspot.com/2013/01/where-weve-been-hiding.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215931060364544882.post-1621321060489816409Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:31:00 +00002013-01-08T10:31:29.594-08:00SalisburyUK After 116 days, 5 night buses, a night train, and, well, everything else that goes with traveling for an extended length of time, we were ready to head home. Our clothes stunk no matter how many times we washed them, our bags were laden-down with gifts for awaiting family and friends, and our hair was in need of a good cut. But we still had 4 days left! Fortunately for us we had planned for http://haveblogwilltravel2012.blogspot.com/2013/01/relaxing-in-salisbury.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215931060364544882.post-376914763864048000Tue, 01 Jan 2013 04:27:00 +00002012-12-31T20:27:34.614-08:00Planning After a whirlwind Christmas, including three turkey dinners and a zillion hours excitedly recounting our favorite travel moments from the past four months, it's time to get back to normal life here at home. However, without jobs or a house, this means catching up on the posts we've let lapse while recovering from jet lag and working off the pumpkin pie we scarfed down last week.  In http://haveblogwilltravel2012.blogspot.com/2012/12/in-with-2013.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215931060364544882.post-5918934133867108734Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:41:00 +00002012-12-26T08:41:36.055-08:00 The combination of Christmas approaching and us just getting back home (safe and sound if you were wondering), our posting frequency will probably decrease over the next few days. But don't fear, we will be back to posting about the final few days of our trip plus a few more posts we never got around to finishing and some recaps.  http://haveblogwilltravel2012.blogspot.com/2012/12/merry-christmas-from-travis-and-calli.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215931060364544882.post-3366058619581743619Thu, 20 Dec 2012 06:19:00 +00002012-12-19T22:20:03.705-08:00FlightsHeading Home It's true, we are homeward bound, and to be honest it couldn't have come at a better time. Although we have enjoyed ourselves immensely over the past four months in Europe, the constant wafting of Michael Buble's Christmas album from storefronts throughout England has us dreaming of a white Christmas surrounded by friends and family.  We also seem to have picked up a dirty-hippie http://haveblogwilltravel2012.blogspot.com/2012/12/homeward-bound_19.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215931060364544882.post-3437533302465096035Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:51:00 +00002012-12-19T16:51:15.994-08:00LondonUKUNESCO World Heritage Sites Following our successful walk through Westminister with a guide from London Walks, we decided to tighten our purse strings and tackle the banks of the River Thames the next day with only the help of our trusty tourist map. The iconic Tower Bridge Starting at the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, we happily snapped photos and meandered along the river bank before making our way up to Sthttp://haveblogwilltravel2012.blogspot.com/2012/12/london-walking-tour-along-thames.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215931060364544882.post-8121006473763071524Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:20:00 +00002012-12-19T01:20:07.215-08:00ArchitectureLondonMuseumUK Returning to London at the end of our trip was something we were really looking forward to. As we were a bit preoccupied with the Reading Music Festival back in August, we were unable to see anything other than the Natural History Museum and a little glimpse of the city's major sights. Picking up where we left off, our first stop was the British Museum, which, like many of the amazing museums http://haveblogwilltravel2012.blogspot.com/2012/12/2-million-years-of-history-at-british.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215931060364544882.post-3046411871702369338Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:43:00 +00002013-01-23T15:30:19.964-08:00LondonToursUK Having thoroughly enjoyed our two walking tours in Berlin and our photo tour in Brugge, we decided to give guided tours another chance in London. Turning to London Walks and their "London Tour" we set out to explore all of the city's iconic sites in Westminster and the West End. Statue of Richard the Lionheart outside the Palace of Westminster Elizabeth Tower (with Big Ben inside) http://haveblogwilltravel2012.blogspot.com/2012/12/london-walking-tour-westminister-west.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215931060364544882.post-8812084111608517657Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:55:00 +00002012-12-18T11:55:03.310-08:00ArchitectureArtFranceMuseumParis We couldn't leave Paris without a visit to its (and probably the world's) most famous museum, the Louvre. After postponing our visit until Friday night, when entrance is free to those under 26, we entered the iconic glass pyramid and descended into the museum's entrance hall.  The famous glass pyramid and Tuileries Garden The Louvre...well, half of it anyways. One of the more http://haveblogwilltravel2012.blogspot.com/2012/12/paris-museum-roundup-louvre.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215931060364544882.post-2344069743370237868Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:11:00 +00002012-12-17T02:11:35.235-08:00ArtFranceMuseumParis The second museum on our docket in Paris was the Musee de l'Orangerie. Located in the corner of the beautiful Tuileries Garden beside the giant Ferris wheel, it is another of Paris' fantastic museums focusing on impressionist and post-impressionist painting.  The Tuileries Garden - a lovely place for relaxation The Ferris Wheel and pond at the end of the Tuileries Garden Once http://haveblogwilltravel2012.blogspot.com/2012/12/paris-museum-roundup-musee-de-lorangerie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0