the water is perfect!

Yes folks, people still do this.  Toady we hear from freelance travel writer and Uptake blogger, Zach Everson (link), who spent three months backpacking his way around Europe.  Above you see Zach standing in cold water in Olympos, Turkey. Why he’s smiling is anyone’s guess.

Zach explains that there are obvious things to watch out for, but that it’s safe and cost effective.  There are so many young people doing this, it really is quite normal.

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Here’s what you need to know about catching the Dave Matthews Band as they tour through Europe this spring: do it.

Easy, right?

I caught the band a few summers ago in Southern California and it was a blast. This was due to both the show and the fact that we spent all afternoon tailgating at the Yard House – mmm, beer.

The DMB won’t be back in the U.S. until July (at the time of this post), and that’s your loss, America. Dear Europe, have fun. Read More »

These people are people.

Growing up in the 80s as I did – the late 80s mind you, I was, of course, a fan of Depeche Mode from day one. Who knew that some twenty-plus years later they’d still be going strong?

I actually saw them in Phoenix when this was their big, new hit:
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Traveling Europe - Fun for the Whole Family

Well, look at you. You’ve gone and done it. You’ve scrimped, you’ve saved, you’ve cashed in the kid’s birthday/Christmas checks from grandma and grandpa – that’s not right by the way – you’ve read all the books and written down your contact information. You’ve put a hold on the mail and piled cat food to the ceiling and left the toilet lid open. You’ve made all the necessary arrangements. It’s time to tour Europe. You’ve been good. You deserved this.

Here’s the thing though.  Europe is big.  It’s huge.  Like, so huge that there’s no way you’re walking around it unless you’re all convicted and doing it for a charity or awareness or something like that. If you’re not set up for anything listed previously, you’re going to need transportation.
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