by skibum | Feb 22, 2023 | Europe, Harvey Falcon, Uncategorized, Western Europe
The country of Austria is often forgotten by backpackers as it sits between two hotbeds of nomad activity: southern Germany, with the Alps and incredible English Gardens of Munich and Budapest with its combo of the cheapness/funness/unknown. I think that is because...
by skibum | Jan 13, 2023 | Eastern Europe, Europe, Harvey Falcon, Uncategorized
One of the highlights of Eastern Europe is undoubtedly Romania. Tucked in a forgotten corner of Europe and bordering a multitude of different kinds of countries, Romania is a diverse place with some incredible features of its own. Although I am partial to the smaller...
by skibum | Jan 5, 2023 | Skiing, Uncategorized
As the winter season approaches dedicated mountain visitors begin to polish off their skis and snowboards. The fresh pow awaits. If you are an avid outdoors person who likes to ski, you know that this is a special time of year and it requires planning before...
by skibum | Jan 2, 2023 | Skiing, Uncategorized
Skiing with a helicopter involves being transported to a remote location by helicopter and then skiing or snowboarding down a mountain or slope. This type of skiing is also known as heli-skiing or heliskiing. It is a popular activity for experienced skiers and...
by skibum | Jan 2, 2023 | Harvey Falcon, Turkey Travel Guides, Uncategorized
Having visited almost 70 countries on my global adventures, I consider those that lie at the top of my mental list to be sacred. My home country of the US of course has a spot, my home for three years, Spain, holds another. The rest of this short list is more fluid:...
by skibum | Jan 2, 2023 | Harvey Falcon, Turkey Travel Guides, Uncategorized
The capital of Turkey now lies on a special list of cities that I have visited multiple times. First coming in 2015 with my sister, we saw all of the sights: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Galata Tower, Basilica Cistern, bars of Beyoglu and Karakӧy, Dolmabahçe Palace,...
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