182 days, 16 countries – how does everything compare? Best Country Difficult. Germany was great – historic sites, varied subcultures, cool shopping, former communist and Nazi remains, Trabis, the people are friendly and helpful, most people speak English, good food, and good accommodation. But Britain was similarly cool, had extraordinarily beautiful villages, good and cheap [...]
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The Final Review
Posted by dkendon on December 24, 2011
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Gear Review
After travelling around the world, what did I find to be the best equipment? How did everything work? Good: Steri-Pen Although I did load it with Ni-MH batteries, as stated by the manufacturer, I did still find it ran out after 5-10 uses. However it was extremely useful being able to purify water in a [...]
Posted by dkendon on December 23, 2011
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Half Way!
Time for a review! Best food: Wonton mee – the best ones I had were in Penang, Malaysia, and Saigon, Vietnam. I didn’t see any wontons in China! Pizza – pork meatball with a cheese sauce, at a place near the Forum, Rome Burfi – a sweet made with condensed milk and pistachios in India [...]
Posted by dkendon on September 29, 2011
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Comparison Test: Around the Mediterranean
Egypt- Cairo Must visit: The Giza pyramids (and you don’t need a horse/camel to go around – it’s easy to walk) Transport: Flat 2EP fare for trains around town English spoken: 75% Did anyone try to pick my pocket? No Can I drink the water? Maybe – the locals filter it, but it tastes very [...]
Posted by dkendon on September 29, 2011
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Rome to Munich
I started by going to the train station and sending a parcel. Do not use the postal system in Italy. It is ridiculously expensive. €2 per postcard?! From there I set out for lunch (It took that long in the post office). Yes it cost €5 but it was SO GOOD. Neither had tomato paste. [...]
Posted by dkendon on September 23, 2011
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