Posts by Hannah Logan
Experiencing the Horror: A Visit To Auschwitz Death Camp Part 1
My day started out rough before I even opened my eyes. Whether I woke up on my own, or my pounding head did the work for me I didn’t know. What I did know is that last night was coming to bite me in the butt and I clearly had way too many vodka shots.…
Read MoreTesting My Luck in the Monte Carlo Casino
The Monte Carlo Casino is an icon, and not just for its role in many Bond thrillers. The epitome of glitz and glam, wealth and stature; the Monte Carlo Casino is a must see for everyone playing at being rich and famous in the French Riviera. Even if you can’t roll up in something this…
Read MoreOne girl And a Bunch of Scotsmen: The Un-safest I Have Ever Felt While Travelling
I spent two and a half days in Belfast as part of my 2 week Christmas market extravaganza before I went home in 2011. It definitely had a different vibe than the cities I’ve been to in the Republic of Ireland, but I liked Belfast’s gritty exterior: the bullet holes in the buildings, intimidating street…
Read MoreBreaking the Law for a little Kindness on Charles Bridge
It was my last day in Prague and I was freezing. Despite my sweater, wool coat, mitts, and scarf, the chill in the air drove right through my bones. For most of the day I stood, with a group of strangers, huddled against buildings in an effort to avoid the wind as we learned about…
Read MoreIn Search of The Loch Ness Monster
We shivered on the dock as we waited for them to let us on board, standing as close as we could to the thin chain that separated us in the wet weather outside from the, presumably, warmer and much drier interior of the boat. Typical of the Scottish Highlands, we had experienced every season at…
Read MoreDiscovering The Vasa: The Museum That Changed My Mind
I dislike museums. Really dislike museums. People think I’m insane to have been to Paris twice and not gone to the Louvre to see the Mona Lisa. Even more look at me like I should be locked in an insane asylum when I tell them I have no idea if the David was incredible or…
Read MoreBlack Balsam: A Latvian Grandmother’s Medicine
Travelling is the best thing ever. At least until you’re sick. Then all you want is to be in your home, in your bed, with your mom checking in to see if you’re ok. Sadly, if you are overseas, that’s not quite an option. I learned this thi hard way after ending up with bronchitis…
Read MoreHunting for the Krakow Dragon
I quickly fell in love with old town Krakow as I walked under the arch of the wall that led to Rynek Glówny, the Main Square. Enchanted by anything old-world and medieval, Krakow had me at every turn. There was the magnificent cathedral, the imposing city wall, and of course the castle on the hill off…
Read MoreMissing the Spark: Why I Didn’t Fall in Love with Budapest
“Where are you headed next?” my British hostel mate asked me as I packed my bags in my dorm in Krakow, Poland. “Budapest!” I replied, making sure to pronounce it the proper way after being chastised about it only a few days earlier. (For anyone wondering the proper pronunciation is ‘Budapesht’) “Aw you’ll love it!…
Read MoreVerona Gone Wrong: Getting Sick in Italy’s City of Love
I never knew much about Verona until I watched Letters to Juliet. For anyone who hasn’t seen it, it’s the cheesy (in a cute way) story of a young American girl who finds a hidden love note in the wall by Juliet’s balcony in Verona. She writes back to the original author and encourages an…
Read MoreFalling in Love with Travel in Paris
“You look super Zen.” I peel my eyes away from the million dollar view and smile at the Dutch guy beside me. We’re on the steps of the Sacre Coeur, surrounded by fellow tourists and typical European ‘scammers’ throwing cheap light-up toys in the air in an effort to attract attention and make some quick…
Read MoreOttawa’s Chateau Laurier High Tea (and Martinis)
“May I take your coat?” The young woman in front of me asks. I nod a thank you, noticing how impeccable she looks as I pass my coat over. Her charcoal grey pant suit fits her body like a glove and her dark, curly hair is pinned expertly behind her ears. For the second time…
Read MoreLegends of the Isle of Skye
Like every other little girl I grew up on fairytales. Any story with a magical creature, princess, mermaid, or fairy had my complete and utter attention. And if you want the truth, even now at the age of 24, very little has changed. So you can imagine how excited I was when I read that…
Read MoreAn Afternoon in Vatican City
Vatican City is a must see while in Rome (an added perk is that technically it’s another country, bonus for us country counters out there!) but although it is tiny, by both country and city standards, it’s easy to spend at least half a day in this amazing section of Rome. Given that I hate…
Read MoreHow I almost became a farmer’s daughter/wife in Killarney
When I was planning on where to go with my parents in Ireland I asked a few people for advice. One thing came up regularly; Killarney is beautiful- but watch out for the farmers. Sounds pretty weird doesn’t it? One woman in particular explained that Killarney is primarily a farming area, and farmers commonly come…
Read MoreWestport Ireland: Possibly the Worst Weekend of my Life
When I read up on Westport Ireland it sounded great- tons of little shops, pubs, and a great nightlife courtesy of countless Stag and Hen parties. With the added plus of only being a couple hour bus ride from Galway I was set to explore the town for a weekend. And what a weekend it…
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