Well here it is – I’ve set up a little blog to use while I’m off traveling through Europe. Hopefully I’ll get it updating it often so people can have an idea as to what I’m up to, and maybe even comment on that and give me suggestions along the way (that’d be great!)

So, wait – what am I doing? Good question! Here’s what I’ve got so far:

Depart: Seattle, WA – 24 December, 2009 – Christmas Eve
Arrive: Barcelona, Spain – 25 December, 2009 – Christmas Day

Depart: Dublin, Ireland – 17 January, 2009
Arrive: Seattle, WA – 17 January, 2009

I had a bunch of vacation time to burn at work, and I’ve wanted to go to Europe for quite a while now – I got a great deal on some airfare, and figured I’d go and do it. I’m planning on backpacking around, and not planning too far ahead for anything. I’ve got a hotel for the first few nights in Barcelona booked, but that’s about all for now! Here’s a rough plan of where I want to try and go while I’m over there:

  • Barcelona, Spain
  • Bordeaux, France
  • Marseille, France
  • Switzerland
  • Paris, France
  • England, UK
  • Scotland, UK
    • Edinburgh
    • Oban
    • Iona
    • Mull
    • Highlands
  • Dublin, Ireland

For the most part I plan to stay at hostels, Bed & Baths, and maybe a cheap hotel here and there. I’ve also though about trying out couchsurfing – I have a few friends that have done that (both as surfers and hosts) and they speak highly of it. We’ll see!

For more specific information on my travel itinerary – look at my trip on Tripit.

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