Chef Ferran Adria’s El Bulli – #1 Restaurant in the World
Spain is on my short list of western European countries to visit on my backpacking trip. Spain also happens to be the home of Chef Ferran Adria of El Bulli …
Europe
Venice, Renaissance Art, and the Police
The following journal entry was written Friday, July 24, 1998: With no air conditioning, and five people in one room, last night was hot and uncomfortable. I slept well, especially …
My First Day in Venice, Italy
The following journal entry was written on Thursday, July 23, 1998: When we arrived in Venice, I was still feeling ill. It was about 9 AM, and we had a …
Prague Is The Bomb!
There was a guy at my college who use to say “Prague is the bomb” so often it has been eternally etched in my memory. Luckily, my experience visiting the …
5 Days In Amsterdam Is 1 Too Many
In honor of my parents current vacation in Belgium and The Netherlands, I am posting three journal entries from my time in Amsterdam. The following entries were written July 14-17, …
Why Ignorance Can Be Bliss On The Road
Since reading The Lost Girls’ post on their trials and tribulations in northern Vietnam (especially the part about the cab ride from hell), I started to reflect on my own …
Remembering Rome by Moonlight
I continued to read “On the Road” while everyone returned to the room. Above me was a beautiful brunette from NYC. To my right was a beautiful blonde from New …
Ireland – The Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, and the Aran Islands
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I’ve selected two previous journal entries from my adventures in Europe. Enjoy! Days 47: Tuesday, August 25, 1998 I decided to spring for another …
