Getting from Milan to Genoa was a breeze by train. For accommodation, we had booked a night at the Mini Hotel (54 Euro, incl breakfast), convenient because it was within walking distance of the train station. We hadn’t anticipated being in Genoa at the same time as Becky’s parents (who were in town to catch…Continue reading Italy – Genoa
Italy – Milan
Milan on a budget. We hadn’t planned to include Milan in our Italian plans, but the flight from Germany was just too good to resist. We flew from Stuttgart to Malpensa for 35 Euros each (including checked baggage) with EasyJet…what a bargain! For our accommodation, we had booked a night at Hotel Calypso (74 Euro,…Continue reading Italy – Milan
France – Burgundy Region (Part 2)
Part II of our adventure through Burgundy. Enjoy the pics! Journal continues below… 8 Oct (Accolay – Cravant): Day 9 of our trip was quite possibly the laziest one so far. We had to navigate through a whopping 4 locks to reach Cravant, which all of us voted needed a return trip to because of…Continue reading France – Burgundy Region (Part 2)
France – Burgundy Region (Part 1)
We explored the Burgundy region of France by cruising up and down the Nivernais Canal in early October. Cruising the French waterways during the off season is a bit of a gamble as the weather is hit or miss and the locks are understaffed. However, the canals aren’t crowded, the pace is leisurely, and the…Continue reading France – Burgundy Region (Part 1)
Afghanistan
Home sweet home for several years of our lives, we have enjoyed the adventures of living in such a historic Central Asian country that is rich in history and seeped in legendary silk road lore. At times frustrating and other times rewarding, it is no easy feat to call Afghanistan home. We were lucky enough…Continue reading Afghanistan