Europe

Is Oslo A Boring Place To Travel?

November 13, 2012 by Robert Schrader 35 Comments

Norway’s capital has a reputation of being boring, but is it warranted? The pros and cons of visiting Oslo, according to me.

The Other Side of the Berlin Wall

August 7, 2012 by Robert Schrader 17 Comments

Berlin has gained an international reputation for its all-night parties, sex clubs and other assorted debaucheries, so it’s ironic that I may well have fallen in love here.

The Paradox of Venice, Italy

July 11, 2012 by Robert Schrader 26 Comments

Venice, you might say, is like an extremely attractive (but extremely annoying) man or woman.

Getting to Know Naples

July 5, 2012 by Robert Schrader 18 Comments

Worries about the Mafia were the furthest thing from my mind as I explored Naples, a city I would never, ever use the word “dangerous” to describe.

Busted For Weed in Switzerland

April 11, 2012 by Robert Schrader 17 Comments

Never assume you’ll get away with doing something illegal in even liberal foreign countries.

How Expensive is Amsterdam?

March 1, 2012 by Robert Schrader 6 Comments

Although a trip to the Netherlands isn’t going to set you back as much as travel to Switzerland or Norway, certain aspects of travel in Amsterdam are expensive, even by European standards.

Amsterdam for Non-Smokers

February 17, 2012 by Robert Schrader 3 Comments

Just as you don’t need to hire a hooker to enjoy the city’s sleazy Red Light District, you can have the time of your life in Amsterdam without inhaling a single puff of weed smoke — first-hand, anyway.

The 411 on Amsterdam’s “Coffee Shops”

November 15, 2011 by Robert Schrader 16 Comments

There’s a reason that Amsterdam has become cliché as a destination for travelers craving elevated experiences abroad. And I’ll give you a hint: It ain’t the java.