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Entries from November 2008

Euro Trip 2009 Packing List

November 21st, 2008 · 3 Comments

For my 3 months in Europe, I am trying to go as light as possible.  However, for me that is rather difficult. The bag weighs 40 pounds and is bound to get heavier as I pick up souvenirs. Here is just about everything in bag: Backpack Supplies 1 – Eagle Creek Pack-It Folder 15 Rick [...]

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Euro Trip 2009 Itinerary

November 21st, 2008 · 3 Comments

Below is my backpacking itinerary. I do not expect it to change much, as I have already made hostel reservations in each city. 5/20 – Leave San Diego 5/21 – Paris, France (3 nights) 5/24 – Brussels, Belgium (2 nights) 5/26 – Bruges, Belgium (3 nights) Day trip to Gent 5/29 – Antwerp, Belgium (1 [...]

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Heading back to Europe – Summer 2009

November 20th, 2008 · No Comments

In 180 I plan to head back to Europe.  This time I hope to visit more countires durring my stay and see things I have only read about.  As of right now, I am planning a 3 month backpacking trip, traveling intrhough 14 counties, by my self.  What will I encounter?  Time will tell.  Between [...]

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