"We travel, initially, to lose ourselves; and we travel, next, to find ourselves." – Pico Iyer
Austria
Salzburg
| HIT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Category | Contact | Comments |
| Hohensalzburg Fortress | Things to Do | www.hohensalzburg.com | Best views of city... climb it. |
| MISS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Category | Contact | Comments |
| Sound of Music Tour | Things to Do | Multiple offerings | Over-priced. Search the internet for the movie locations to visit on your own. |
Croatia
Hvar
| HIT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Category | Contact | Comments |
| Name of SW Shop | Places to Eat and Relax | ??? | Perfect island atmosphere, great wine and sandwiches |
| Lungo Mare | Places to Eat Seafood | Trip Advisor | Great fish platter and service. Authentic. |
| Hvar Fortress | Places to See | Fortress | Hike is easy, great views, if you want lavender buy it from the woman on the way up - cheapest and best. |
Czech Republic
Prague
| HIT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Category | Contact | Comments |
| Arcadia Residence | Places to Stay | www.arcadiaresidence.com | Decent location just outside the main city, GREAT staff (MAX!), and breakfast served to your room on a cart every morning. |
| Stoleti | Places to Eat | stoleti.cz | Wonderful, authentic food and good prices for a nice dinner. |
| Buddha Bar | Places to Eat | Buddha Bar | Food to die for, although it is pricey. Do not miss the Spicy Tuna Tartar. Skip the wine and order a cocktail. |
| Bohemia Bagel | Places to Eat | Bohemiabagel.cz | Good prices, original options, filling, unlimited coffee. |
Cyprus
Agia Napa
| MISS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Category | Contact | Comments |
| Agia Napa | Places to Go | Agia Napa | Complete tourist trap. Not much authentic. Go west if you want to visit Cyprus. |
| HIT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Category | Contact | Comments |
| White Rock Beaches | Places to Go | East of Governor's Beach | Beautiful, deserted. |
England
London
| HIT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Category | Contact | Comments |
| CAMDEN MARKET | Places to Shop (and eat!) | www.camden-market.org | Great food stands along the river (authentic Mexican!) and AWESOME shopping |
| Garrick Arms | Places to Eat | traditionalpubslondon.co.uk | Great fish and chips - perfect for lunch. |
Germany
Berlin
| HIT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Category | Contact | Comments |
| White Trash | Places to Eat (and party!) | www.whitetrashfastfood.com | Great atmosphere, drinks, and food. |
Frankfurt
| HIT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Category | Contact | Comments |
| [Name of Italian Restaurant] | Places to Eat | TBD | Essentially make-your-own pasta (wheat noodles offered!) |
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
| HIT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Category | Contact | Comments |
| Sledding Zugspitze | Things to Do | www.rodelbahn-gap.de/index.html | Night sledding down the tallest peak in Germany... thrilling. Check times and dates - only offered certain nights. |
Munich
| HIT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Category | Contact | Comments |
| Hofbräuhaus | Places to Eat/Drink/People Watch | www.hofbraeuhaus.de | Great beer and atmosphere... must do! |
| Dachau | Things to Do | www.kz-gedenkstaette-dachau.de | Moving. 20 minute train ride from Munich. |
Nuremberg
| HIT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Category | Contact | Comments |
| Hutt'n | Places to Eat | http://www.huettn-nuernberg.de/ | Great schnapps and schaufele |
Hungary
Budapest
| HIT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Category | Contact | Comments |
| Szimpla Kert | Shop / Hang out | http://www.szimpla.hu/ | Great, great atmosphere. go to market on Sundays. |
| Pesti Diszno | Places to Eat | Doesn't have a website, but this is good. | Wonderful, authentic food and good prices for a nice dinner. |
| Mangalica & Tarsai Huspatika | Places to Eat | Mangalica & Tarsai Huspatika | Deli food, great for lunch! |
| WAMP | Places to Shop | wamp.hu | very cool, very original |
Ireland
Dublin
| HIT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Category | Contact | Comments |
| Temple Bar Market | Places to Eat/Shop | Best link I could find... | Crepes, fresh juices, coffee, pottery, etc. |
Doolin
| HIT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Category | Contact | Comments |
| Daly House | Places to Stay | www.dalys-doolin.com | Original and filling breakfast, Susan is fantastic, comfortable beds. |
Italy
Bellagio, Lake Como
| HIT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Category | Contact | Comments |
| Cava Turacciolo | Places to Drink | www.cavaturacciolo.it | Perfect Italian atmosphere... eat before you go... order a bottle (or two), do not do the tasting. |
Jamaica
Montego Bay
| MISS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Category | Contact | Comments |
| Sandels Montego Bay | Places to Stay | www.sandals.com | Food is okay, beach is terrible, private beach is ok, drinks are terrible, rooms are decent. |
Mexico
Mexico City
| HIT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Category | Contact | Comments |
| Teotihuacan | Places to Visit | Teotihuacan | Nice day trip - fascinating. |
| Coyoacan | Places to Shop | Coyoacan | Arts district. Great markets and local artists selling their work. |
Netherlands
Amsterdam
| HIT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Category | Contact | Comments |
| Bluebird | Places to Hangout | www.coffeeshopbluebird.nl | Tasty cakes. |
Scotland
Edinburgh
| HIT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Category | Contact | Comments |
| Viva Mexico Restaurant | Places to Eat | viva-mexico.co.uk | FISH TACOS! and a great staff. |
| The Stand Comedy Club | Things to Do | thestand.co.uk | Entertaining stand up comedy and good food! |
Isle of Skye
| HIT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Category | Contact | Comments |
| Fernlea | Places to Stay | Fernlea | John was a tremendous host, and the kipper in the morning was to die for. |
Spain
Madrid
Barcelona
Turkey
Istanbul
| HIT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Category | Contact | Comments |
| Agora Hostel and Guesthouse | Places to Stay | www.agoraguesthouse.com | Great location, great hospitality, really clean. |
| ??? | Places to Eat | ??? | ??? |
