July 2014 ~ The Traveling Ginger

29.7.14 Pondering in Polska: Silly Signage, Vatican Haters & Drunks

29.7.14 Posted by Nikki Carlson Drunks, Gdansk, Krakow, Krakow Town Square Market, Polska, Silly Road Signs, Vatican No comments

Today marks day 10 for me in Poland, the motherland of one of my best friends on earth. In that time, I have been anxious to explore eastern Poland, but nervous with my timeline because I want to pack in as many Baltic cities as I can before my departure for Stockholm next week. Before...

A Terrifying Trip Back in Time

22.7.14 Posted by Nikki Carlson Auschwitz, Auschwitz-Birkenau, Concentration Camp, Holocaust No comments

"Work Makes You Free" Entering the gate at the Auschwitz concentration and extermination camp Traveling is almost always seen wholly as enjoyable and relaxing. The traveling that people generally associate with holidays or summer vacations is lighthearted, open minded, and frivolous. ...

Bonjour, Belgium!

20.7.14 Posted by Nikki Carlson Beer, Belgian Fries, Belgium, Bike Rides, Bruges, Brussels, Ghent, Picnics No comments

Bikes & Champagne Picnics in Bruges After countless attempts to plan out the remainder of our European travels together, we finally sat down to purchase tickets from Dublin to continental Europe. In Asia, doing this a few days in advance was completely normal, and although prices would...

Czech-ing Prague Out: Round II

18.7.14 Posted by Nikki Carlson Laidback Travel, Prague, Travel Buddies No comments

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