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The Best of the Wursts in Germany

H. L. Mencken once wrote, “…there are more different sausages in Germany than there are breakfast foods in America, and if there is a bad one among them then I have never heard of it.” With over 1,500 different kinds of sausages – called wursts – Germany puts the American hotdog to shame. If you’re headed that way, here are a few of the best wursts Germany has to offer. Bratwurst Bratwurst is Germany’s closest equivalent to the old fashioned American hotdog, and can be made using veal, pork or beef. As Germany’s most classic wurst, the bratwurst boasts over…

Australasia, Travel

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Pre-Travel Tips, Travel

An Airport Layover Survival Guide

“I love airport layovers!” said no person, ever. Airport layovers rank pretty high on the list of major travel bummers, right up there with travelers’ illness and being stuck on an overcrowded bus next to a guy with a snake in a pillowcase. (I sadly have been the victim of all aforementioned plights and can say honestly the snake was the best of the worst.) I’ve also seen almost every length of airport layover imaginable, from a five minute dash from one terminal to another, to a 36 hour stint in JFK one unfortunate December. And from long to short,…

Americas, Pre-Travel Tips, Travel

How To Do NYC On A Budget

Did you laugh when you read the title of this post? I laughed a little when I started writing it. But as a once and future New Yorker, I can personally attest to the fact that the City of Lights can be survived – hell, even enjoyed – on a budget, even if you’re traveling from the UK, Spain, and other European countries. Some of the hotels New York offers are affordably priced for those on a budget. Here are a few quintessential New York experiences that can be had on the cheap – or at least won’t require selling a kidney. Going to a…

On The Road, Pre-Travel Tips, Travel

Carry On With Your Carry On – How to Never Check A Bag

For most travelers, any trip longer than the better part of a week requires checking a bag. When up against a variety of climates, excursions and the possibility of not being able to do laundry, 17 pairs of undies feel rather necessary. But if you’re doing your gap year or just off for a prolonged adventure round the world, is it possible to get away with never checking a bag? The advantages are obvious – no chance of losing your belongings, less weight to cart around and packing time is massively reduced. But do they outweigh the disadvantages? I personally…

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