During my free day in Vienna, I decided to take a break from city life and venture out into the countryside. Our Geckos tour leader recommended an all day bike/wine-tasting tour and it did not disappoint. I got to cycle past local vineyards and quaint villages along the Danube river. I also did some hiking to…

Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic (also the historical capital of Bohemia), and it’s most well known for its architecture and beer. I’d been looking forward to visiting for many years and like most of the cities I visited on my backpacking trip, it did not disappoint. Here’s my list of what to…

I didn’t know much about Poland before I visited Krawkow, and I was very pleasantly surprised by the city. It’s easily walkable, and there’s so much to see and do. I know 48 hours doesn’t sound like a lot of time, but you can definitely make the most of it. Here’s my suggested 2-day itinerary….