Iceland: Legos, Lagoons and Semi-Monsoons
So far, the best thing about Iceland is my AirBNB—that and the fact that the 24 hour shop on the corner stocks McVitties Dark Chocolate Digestives…
Fire and Ice (and no, not Game of Thrones)
In approximately 9 hours, I’m flying to Iceland. Why? Well, in this case, the more appropriate question is “why not?” For the first time EVER, the…
The Transatlantic Rescue
Last month, as usual, we made the annual Richter Family Pilgrimage to Franklin Square to play Drunk Mini Golf. I looks a little something like this:…
Travel Bloopers Friday Goes to Italy… Without Shoes
Okay, I’m tired of making fun of myself. I’d like to get back to making fun of my little brother if you don’t mind. (Sorry Tech…
When in England, Don’t Say “Pants”
I’m going to take a break from telling embarrassing stories about my brother today and tell one about myself instead: Once upon a place (Oxford University,…
Once Upon a Place: A Tea Junkie at Warwick Castle
It’s Friday, which means time for another travel blooper. All this talk of ceiling fans, beanie baby physics and boys being boys reminded me of the…
Once Upon a Place: Switzerland
It’s Friday, which means (amongst other things) it’s time for another travel blooper story. (And be sure to check out last week’s Parisian Ice Cream fiasco…
Travelhoppers Goes Beyond Harrods: The Lowdown on London Shopping
Harrod’s may be the most iconic of London’s retail establishments, but don’t let that keep you from visiting other locales. If you’d rather avoid the crowds…
Once Upon a Place: The Elusive Parisian Campsite Bargain
All this talk about Greece and the Central European Bank has reminded me of the time that my family went to Europe. I’m thinking about France…
Travelhoppers in Seville: Discover the Secrets of Southern Spain
From Bizet’s Carmen to Washington Irving’s Tales of the Alhambra, the lure of Spain’s Andalucía region has captivated travelers from around the world for centuries. There…
Travelhoppers: The Insider’s Guide to Belgian Chocolate
I arrived in Brussels with a half empty suitcase, a few dozen Euros and a mission: to scour the Belgian capital for the best chocolate money…
Finding Oxford with Travehoppers: A Sneak Peek inside the world of the Undergraduate
Let’s get a few things straight. First off, Oxford University is not in London. Oxford is in Oxford, approximately 60 miles northwest of the United Kingdom’s…
Fieldwork in Stilettos 