Sometimes I consider myself a bit of a history geek and that was evidently reflected in my last trip through Europe. Of course, Europe counts with so much interesting history, but one particular period has always caught my attention… World War II. This might be one of the darkest periods of all mankind, but behind [...]

Places to Go to Re-Live Europe’s WWII History
by Norbert in Destinations, Europe, History, Sightseeing

Pura Vida in La Fortuna
by Norbert in Backpacking, Costa Rica, Destinations
I have wanted to go to Costa Rica for many years but for some reason I never visited it until last week. One of the things that really draw me to this country is the wide range of activities and natural adventures that take advantage of Costa Rica’s unspoiled ecosystem. I admit it; I’m such [...]

Getting the foreign-local point of view when you travel
by Norbert in Backpacking
Going to a foreign place doesn’t mean you have to act like the typical tourist that only spends their time on tourist spots and well-known places. Traveling should be more than just jumping from point A to point B, spending your time alienated in your own “I’m a Tourist” bubble without interacting with the local [...]

Costa Rica: The Jewel of Central America
by Norbert in Backpacking, Costa Rica, Destinations
Costa Rica’s environment is world-renowned as one of nature’s most diverse, vibrant and healthy. And who would want to miss that?… Definitely not me!!! Thats why, I’ll be doing my own Costa Rican escapade in a couple weeks. It will be short, nothing fancy; just a fresh breathe of air out of the city. So, [...]

Lets see… Which is your backpacking niche?
by Norbert in Backpacking
There are so many options when it comes to travel, that basically you can assign several niches to it. Backpacking is a well-known travel niche that is clearly distinguished from the regular family, tourist, and business traveling. But even backpackers have their own sub-niches that differentiate them even further. So, in which niche do you [...]

10 Reasons to Pack Light
by Norbert in Backpacking, Packing
As a backpacker, the norm of packing is to go light. But still, many backpackers overpack like if they were rewarded by the pound. In addition, even when you pack light, as your trip progresses, it is sometimes difficult to manage to keep that load as light as possible. So, if you’re one of those [...]

Hello World… YES, Hello World!
by Norbert in Backpacking
So, you’ve been to places and still want to see more of what’s out there and experience more of that adventure also known as backpacking. Or maybe you haven’t experienced this way of traveling but are hoping to do it some day. Then, why not do it?! Well, since we are on the same page, [...]
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