We only moved to London for 11 weeks, but in that time, I managed to acquire some very British mannerisms. They say that it takes about four weeks for muscles to atrophy. So perhaps it shouldn’t have come as a surprise that it took that long to lose the habits I had picked up there. For example: 1)…
We had fun in Sweden! There’s plenty to see in both Stockholm and Malmö, but here is what sticks out for us, looking back on our time there: B’s List Walking around Langholmen, an island that’s a beach – minus the sand: it’s all rocks. Our city tour guide. From her explanation that Swedes think that Danes are speaking Swedish…
Cambodia had a lot to recommend it. Regardless of what’s in the guide books, here’s what we enjoyed and remember the most – now that we’re two months removed: B’s List Being rich! From being able to get so many massages to paying $15 for medical care that would have cost thousands back home <link coming>,…
We really enjoyed London, though the standard tourist to-do list had very little to do with that. Here are the things that made the biggest impressions on us: B’s List The subway system, and how frequently trains (and buses) came. It changes how you live your life in a city. Going to a party at a…
We enjoyed Budapest, even if we couldn’t communicate with anyone there. Regardless of what’s in the guide books, here’s what we personally enjoyed most in the city: B’s List Sitting and putting our feet in the water at the fountain on Margaret Island, plus driving a four-person buggy around the island. Eating a giant langos from…
Seoul was our first stop in Asia, and it was nice to be surprised by cultural customs again. When traveling, we often find that the fun stuff isn’t necessarily what’s high on the guide books’ lists. So, here’s what we personally enjoyed most in Seoul, in no particular order: B’s List The free Korean culture show/sword demonstration…