Campgrounds

From the wind-swept beaches of the Baltic Sea to the pine forests of the French Alps

Camping at Ferdinands Homestay

Germany
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Camping in Germany can feel a bit like a peculiar affair to a foreigner.  When we lived in the US, it involved no more planning than throwing our camping gear, kayaks, and dog into the truck and heading up into...

Baltic Sea Camping at Ostsee-Camp Kliff

Germany
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like camping in Germany?  Or are you planning your own camping trip and want to know what to expect?  After an inordinate amount of effort on our part, we can now answer that.  We finally...

Driving, Parking & Camping in Prague

Czech Republic
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This year we spent the long Easter weekend exploring Prague, the Czech Republic’s bustling capital city.  Famous for its well-preserved historic buildings, fascinating architecture, and rich history, the city has definitely earned its place on any traveler’s bucket list.  But...
Inside France's Mer de Glace Ice Cave

Inside France’s Mer de Glace Glacier

France
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Have you ever seen a glacier up close?  Hiked along one, touched it, or possibly hazarded a crossing?  If so, you’ll know they’re powerful forces of nature, hulking masses of snow and ice, creeping downhill so imperceptibly they could easily...
Street dog in Bran, Romania

10 Things You Might Not Know About Romania

Romania
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This isn’t my first blog about Romania, so it shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone when I say again that I absolutely love Romania. Love it. Not just for its touristy sites like Bran Castle and the Transfagarasan, but for...
Spišský hrad in Slovakia

Why We Loved Slovakia’s Spis Castle

Slovakia
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On a continent that has as many castles as America has drive-thru coffee stands, one crumbling old fortress can almost start to look the same as the next.  With that in mind, it would be almost forgivable to assume that...