Pizza in Bern Switzerland

Near the youth hostel by the river.

Garten 
So delicious- make sure you go here if you like pizza and good food in general. I posted this because I found a nice video to go with it!

Holy Ghost Church

Heiliggeistkirche, Bern, Switzerland
Not the best photos in the world, but I didn't want to use the flash in a church with a concert going on. They also serve a nice coffee afterward. :) Make sure you donate on the way out.

those gifts can break your back

Gifts, gifts, gifts! Many have suffered from carrying that perfect gift thousands of miles for weeks and have the spinal damage to prove it. We should not neglect our family and friends but try to find gifts which do not weigh us down. International postage can be high, but many countries have a special book rate which allows book shipment at a relatively cheap cost. Find a book then write a special note, poem, or draw in the book making it a distinct and unique gift. Then ship it directly to the person you would like to receive the gift. A postcard, once mailed, is a gift you do not have to trudge across numerous borders. Your back will thank me for this advice. Please, comment and share any ideas you might have!

The Benefits of Traveling Light

While standing in your living room you quickly come up with reasons while all of what you see is a special item and will be needed sometime, someplace. If you are traveling for just one week, you are right, take as much as you need and or want. This travel thought is intended for the traveler who plans to spend a couple weeks, or longer, from home.

Do you really need to check two bags? One small carry-on(with important documents and medication) and one checked is all you need. Generally, the extra clothing and products will sit in a hostel room as you are half way across the city and not help you in any way. Conversely, you will feel their presence on your back as you schlep two miles to the hostel in the rain, wait for the extra luggage at the carousel, or have to dig for that one special item you know is someplace.

Traveling to Find Your True Self

We find who we are

in wandering the world.

Tell us your true stories and travel tips!