The first time I actually thought about Latvia was somewhere during the first Trump presidency, when I listened…
Europe / Latvia / Travel
Latvian Hokey Pokey – Put your whole ass in!
The first time I actually thought about Latvia was somewhere during the first Trump presidency, when I listened to a podcast called The Eastern Border. I was big […]
Europe / Germany / Travel
Felsen Fails: Welcome to the Rock.
Here’s the party part. Rock Im Park / Rock Am Ring. This is the first metal fest I have ever attended. The sprawl of it was astounding. The […]
Europe / Germany / Travel
Felsen Fails: Git to da Pahty
Crossing an entire country can happen in a infinite number of ways. Crossing a country in a last minute rush reduces the number of options to a wonderfully […]
Europe / Germany / Travel
Felsen fails: a German misadventure.
I’m no stranger to Germany. Been there a few times, speak the language passably; and though I wouldn’t say I know the place, we’re on familiar terms. So […]
Europe / Germany / Travel
Felsen Fails: Choo Choo Freudophile
Once upon a time, Deutsche Bahn were spoken of in the category of Swiss watches and clockwork in general for their efficiency and reliability. Those times are past. […]
Europe / Germany / PSA / Travel
Felsen Fails: Gut Alt Lufthansa
From where I live, Lufthansa is the primary non-stop carrier to Europe. Frankfurt, where I once tried to attend University, is the best shot to Germany. I can […]
Gear / Planet Earth / PSA / Travel
A trick for power off the beaten path
At times an adventurer may find himself far from the life of convenience that spurred his great journey. In those moments of unfamiliarity one may find the amenities […]
Estonia / Europe
Pärnu and the Bussy Jam
I like overland travel. I’ve met a great many good people that way, and have had some of the most exciting moments of my life at border crossings. […]
Estonia / Europe
Hot time in the Old Tallinn tonight!
TD;DR: Tallinn is a delight. Please go see this town. There were a great many things about the town that were a curiosity to me, and others that […]