1. Donuts in Tampere, Finland When we were in Tampere, Finland, we went to the Pyynikki Observation Tower not for its views, but for its donuts that our Finnish friend from Helsinki raved about. I’m generally not a fan of donuts (or any sweet pastries actually), but these were well worth the trek through the Read Post
Can You Drink the Water in…
We don’t travel with guide books. They add too much weight, take up precious space and buying a new one for each country we visit would cost too much. Sometimes we read the ones left behind in guesthouses, but mostly we look to the Internet for a few important answers. Before arriving in a new Read Post
3-month Travelversary – Noteworthy Experiences
So far, this RTW trip has been unbelievable. Without jobs, a timeline or any schedule whatsoever, we’re able to move about carefree and at whichever pace we choose. There have been a lot of magical moments, and after reflecting on our trip thus far, we’ve narrowed down our most worthwhile experiences. Here we share our Read Post
3-month Travelversary – By the Numbers
Today, September 6, is our three-month travelversary! We’ve been outside the USA on our 400-day weekend since June 6. For curious mathematical minds, here’s how our trip breaks down: Days traveling: 92 Continents visited: 3 (Europe, Asia, Africa) Countries visited: 8 (Iceland, Finland, Russia, Turkey, Croatia, Italy, Slovenia, Morocco) Transportation Number of flights: 7 Buses Read Post
Rejuvenating in Finland
Finland turned out to be the perfect location to recharge our bodies and minds. After two weeks of driving, hiking and pulling over at every point of interest we found in Iceland, Finland offered an opportunity to watch some soccer, defrost in the sauna and relax. The timing of our stay in Finland coincided with Read Post