Flow of the Blog

Found out that posting photos through the blogger application on my limited Internet won't be working out too well. Instead, I'm going to try and do daily updates in the evenings. I think I'll be able to write up and edit text of the Blog through the phone application but I may end up needing to take notes and then write everything up at the end of the day.

For now the purpose of this blog is to document my own travel experiences and thoughts. Perhaps it will evolve over time but for now it's just for me. That being said, if there is anything that you would like to see feel free to let me know.

Airport Security

That was one of the easiest and hassle free trips through airport security I've ever been through. I nearly had a hitch as I wanted to pet the dog that was sniffing the bags at the beginning of the line.

First time flying on KLM. Will be interested to see how this airline fairs.

Off to Hungary

We're now on our way to the airport. Van full of people and luggage. I definitely took too much but at least I won't be missing something important.

Should be a nice long flight to Amsterdam then a short hop over to Budapest.

Packing packing and more packing

So I'm heading on an extended trip to Europe and the United Kingdom. I haven't been to Europe since 2003 and have never ventured to the United Kingdom. This should be an interesting journey as I'm doing it with a phone that will actually work overseas this time. Thanks to T-Mobile I'll be able to use slower data wherever I go.

The destinations for this trip include Hungary, Germany, Scotland, England and Wales. We're starting off by taking a Viking River Cruise on the Danube. Followed by driving through various spots in Germany. Then heading over to Scotland for a tour. London for a few days after that. Then finally to Wales to visit my girlfriend and her family. That last bit is probably going to be my favorite part of the trip.

The most difficult aspect of this trip so far has been the packing. I am consistently thinking that I have missed some important thing which causes me to mentally go over my packing list and items that I've already packed. So much added and unnecessary stress. I don't think I've ever forgotten important items on a trip to date but it still hasn't stopped me from continuing in this stressful behavior.

As you can see even my carry-on items are fairly involved. I will be bringing all of my electronics on board the plane as well as a change of clothes in case my suitcase goes missing.