Elbe river from the Pillnitz. As the sun sets across the Elbe river. I am on my way over to a bonfire with the family. They have been more than welcoming, took me in as their own and their friends are just as lovely. Very open and social, couldn't have been a better fit. I have learned so much in these short few weeks and slowly...
Dresden, Germany The part of the city where you will find graffiti, street art, vintage/record shops and hippies. Neustadt when translated it means 'New City' however, it is not new at all. It is rather an older part of the city. Walking along the cobblestones alleyway you will find graffiti all along the walls of the buildings, broken doors and some street art such as the...
Dresden, Germany You have to love yourself first because the strongest relationship you will ever have is the one with yourself. I don't have a problem being on my own, I actually strive for independence. However, being on my own in a foreign country where you speak no word of the main language in this case, its German can be somewhat challenging. For the most...
Well this should be interesting... Toronto's metro map only had two different lines, one running north/south and the other east\west. Strabenbahnlinien Strabenbahn Line Dresden (source: Google) Though, taking a closer look at this map, it is not as complicated as it looks. So far, what I know for sure is that line 2 takes me to altmarkt which is the old market of downtown...
Castles, castles and more castles. Are you sure I am not on a set of game of thrones? As well, all this green space and the Elbe river reminds me of Ottawa and the Rideau canal. Not that I am complaining, it is absolutely beautiful and breath-taking. Pictures just do not do it's justice. Despite the gloominess of the city today, it does...
There is no turning back now, I'm on the jet plane straight to the unknown - to new adventures, experiences, new cultures and new language. It has definitely been a bittersweet goodbye, especially to my mom. I love that woman to death but I need to do this for me now. & of course, I will miss everyone back home but I know regardless of where ever...
Running back and forth between MEC and Europe Bound & Many, many backpacks later, finally decided to go with the 'The North Face, Terra 65' How to pick the right backpack for traveling When strapping on your backpack for your adventure, always work from 'bottom up' starting with the hip belt where it should be snugged right above your hip bone. Padded Hip Beltthis is where...
Time flies whether you are having fun or not, can not believe its almost been a year. I am 24y old who graduated last spring with a BSc degree in biopharmaceuticals. Those five years of stress and tears have yet to show its worth... I still don't know what I am doing with my life but what I do know is: I want to go places and see people. I...
