Europe

I really do enjoy traveling. I love the opportunity to see interesting places far away from home and have unique and fun experiences. But there's still nothing like coming home.

My vacation wrapped up this past week with a visit to an amazing 1,000 year old castle ruin in rural Germany.

My vacation continued this past Monday and Tuesday with a fast train ride to Paris (close to 300 mp/h!). Here are some pictures of my visit to The City of Lights:

Day two of my vacation took me to Montreux, Switzerland - home of the Montreux Jazz Festival (which we were lucky enough to just avoid and miss the huge crowds), and amazing views of Lake Geneva. Here are some photos:

Basel, Switzerland - Photo by Justin Louis Day one of my European vacation was spent in Basel, Switzerland. A center of industry but also a rambling combination of  McDonald's, Starbucks, and buildings going back at the 11th century. Fee ...

I'm getting ready to hit the road (well, the skies actually). Starting tomorrow I'll be heading out to Switzerland, France, and Germany (and I'm still open to your last minute packing tips!) But I plan on keeping you updated on my travels.

It is so easy to over think packing for a trip. And you always end up forgetting that one thing that you really need.