Friday, March 16, 2012

Backpacking in Eastern Europe

My flight out of Rome and into Eastern Europe leaves in about 7 hours.  I can't wait!  The itinerary is 4 nights in Prague, Czech Republic, 2 nights in Vienna, Austria, and 3 nights in Budapest, Hungary.  We are taking the train between these 3 cities.  Round trip travel expenses were well under 200 euro!  This is going to be a very economical trip.

(Credit:  Google Maps)

I just realized that I have no idea what they eat there.  It's funny that this is my only concern.

I have finished packing.  We are flying on Wizz Air, which I imagine is Ryan Air's long-lost, eastern cousin.  Again, I'm allotted a very specific 10 kg, 55cm x 40cm x 20cm carry-on.  And, that's it.  Like a true backpacker, I packed only the essentials:  passport, cash, insurance card, a couple of shirts, a few changes of socks and underwear, a book, toothpaste, camera, sketch book, and my super-awesome shades!


I'm seriously backpacking in Eastern Europe.  I never would have thought that, in my lifetime, this is something I would actually be doing.  I am a very fortunate person.

I can't wait to share my adventures with you when I return!

Wish me luck and a safe return.  Love to all my friends and family!