Comprehensive Brooklyn, New York Travel Guide

Jun 22, 2010 5 Comments by Andrew Hickey

Planning a trip to New York? Think your only option is Manhattan? Think again! Few people travel over the famed Brooklyn Bridge and check out “that other borough” because they believe it is a step down from the glitz and glamor of NYC. Not true my friends. You need to check out my home town [...]

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Picture Slideshow, Top 10 Polish Brews & Why You Need To Visit Poland Now

Jul 01, 2009 No Comments by Andrew Hickey

It is impossible to remember all of the tasty beers I consumed in the three week journey around Poland. So here is a top 10 list of my favorite frosty adult beverages that I enjoyed while on my trip: Zywiec – The king of Polish beers! Zywiec is to Poland as Guinness is to Ireland [...]

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Nomad Notebook: Poland Update 8 (Dzień Dobry From Raciborz…See Ya In Brooklyn!)

Jun 30, 2009 No Comments by Andrew Hickey

This will be my last update from the amazing country of Poland. The last three weeks were way better than I could have ever expected. Although 75% of the trip saw cloudy skies, the visit to this Eastern European locale will be something that I soon will not forget. On my next update I will [...]

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Nomad Notebook: Poland Update 7 (The Wieliczka Salt Mine)

Jun 27, 2009 3 Comments

Just a few more days left here in Poland and I can say now without a doubt it has been the best trip I have ever taken. I have seen so much of this great country, ate so much of their food, drank so much of their beer (and vodka), and even had time to [...]

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48 Hours in Krakow, Poland

Jun 25, 2009 No Comments

Oh it rained…but that did not ruin my two days in Krakow. Easily one of the best cities I have visited on my travels. The energy, the people, the pigeons, and the food…oh yes, the food! Kebabs galore and they are well worth the 10 zloty! Here are pictures from my trip to the beautiful [...]

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See Ya In Poland!

Jun 08, 2009 1 Comment

Well if you follow me on Twitter or just read this site enough, then you know that I have a three week trip planned to the country of Poland. Some of the places I will be visiting include: Krakow: I am really looking forward to checking out this amazing city. Wieliczka Salt Mines: One of [...]

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Best Town Square #1: Prague, Czech Republic – Old Town Square & Winner Of The Lonely Planet Guidebook

Jun 05, 2009 1 Comment

#1: Prague, Czech Republic – Old Town Square (26% of the vote) Lonely Planet review of Old Town Square One of Europe’s biggest and most beautiful urban spaces, the Old Town Square has been Prague’s principal public square since the 10th century, and was its main marketplace until the beginning of the 20th century. Despite [...]

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Best Town Square #7: Krakow, Poland – Rynek Glowny

Jun 02, 2009 No Comments

#7: Krakow, Poland – Rynek Glowny (5% of the vote) Well this should prove that the voting was not rigged. As many of you know, I had said that this was my favorite town square in the world. While Krakow’s popular meeting place did great in round 1 and 2, it just lost those much [...]

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Curing Wanderlust By Way Of A Webcam

May 28, 2009 3 Comments

When Google Earth just isn’t enough, live streaming web cams might be able to feed your travel hunger…yeah probably not. But still web cams are a great way to check out your favorite cities from the comfort of your living room. So while sitting in your lazy chair and looking at various parts of the [...]

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Best Town Square Results (Round Two)

May 24, 2009 20 Comments

It started with 50…it is now down to 10. Quick update before I head off to do some drinking and barbecuing with friends and family. The results of round two are in and to be honest they kind of shocked me. Heavy favorites last week, Prague’s Old Town Square and Krakow’s Rynek Glowny, both barely [...]

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Random Thursday Thoughts

May 21, 2009 No Comments

In 18 days I will be leaving the country for a three week trip to Poland. You may ask, why Poland? Well that is where my wife was born. She moved to the United States with her parents at a young age and last visited her hometown of Raciborz (about two hours outside of Krakow) [...]

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