I knew when I first went to Spain that I might be backing myself into a corner. I wanted to stay in Europe indefinitely, but the Schengen countries don't make that easy. Most countries in Europe are part of the Schengen Area, which allows them to have open boarders. You don't get your passport checked …
Tag: Vienna
Where is Home?
When I was 20 years old and studying abroad in Vienna, I traveled with my friends to Turkey for spring break (not the most quintessential spring break vacation, but in addition to history, culture, food, and hiking, it was full of plenty of beaches and beers). Naturally, we often found ourselves talking about home. Meaning …
Warsaw and Vienna
Directional signs pointing to international cities are one of my favorite things, especially as the list of the cities that I've been to keep growing. Warsaw was a surprise stop, chosen mainly for its convenient proximity between Vilnius and Vienna. However, it turned out to be one of my favorite cities. Let's be honest, for most …