by Matthew Allison | Dec 26, 2019 | Europe
Touchdown in Portugal December 2019 – One Day, One Country, No Sleep After a long and exhausting overnight flight on TAP Airlines from Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, I landed in Lisbon, Portugal, early in the morning. Despite running on almost no sleep, I was determined to...
by Matthew Allison | Sep 26, 2019 | Europe
September 2019: I’ll be honest, the only reason why I went to San Marino is because it constitutes a new country. I was in Venice with my friends and because we were so close, we decided to visit San Marino for a day. My friend Richard hired a SUV and a guide,...
by Matthew Allison | Sep 17, 2019 | Asia, Europe
Crossing Into North Ossetia: From the Mountains to Soccer Mayhem September 2019: After visiting the independent but Russia-aligned South Ossetia, we made our way north, crossing over the stunning, snow-covered Caucasus Mountains into Russia’s North Ossetia. Despite...
by Matthew Allison | Sep 8, 2019 | Europe
September 2019: Making the Most of France—One Layover at a Time I’ll admit it—France is a country I’ve yet to fully give the attention it deserves. Despite its rich history, incredible food, and undeniable cultural allure, I’ve never dedicated an entire trip solely to...
by Matthew Allison | Sep 8, 2019 | Europe
September 2019: I visited Slovenia via Italy, taking a direct overnight bus from Venice to Ljubljana. Initially, I had planned two full days in Slovenia and had hoped to rent a car to explore the northern mountains near the Italian border, along the Isonzo Front....
by Matthew Allison | Sep 2, 2019 | Europe
September 2019: Journey to Poveglia Island An Obsession with Haunted Places Haunted places have always fascinated me, and when I first learned about Poveglia Island, I knew I had found the ultimate destination. Often described as one of the most haunted places on...
