• Greece: Ancient History

    Greece: Ancient History

    < Click here for photos > I wouldn’t say I’m a passionate scholar of Greek history, but podcasts like Hardcore History help me appreciate what the Greco-Roman era leaders were able to accomplish.  The opportunity to visit some of the sites around Greece was something I was really looking forward to.  Unlike other place, but… Continue Reading →

  • Greece: People

    Greece: People

    < Click here for the photos > We met a lot of really great, friendly people in Greece.  Whether it was trying to sell us something, welcoming us to their restaurant, or just sharing a bit about their culture, the passion the had for their country was obvious.  My favorite was whenever I tried to… Continue Reading →

  • Ep 14: Egypt – Sayed’s Home

    Ep 14: Egypt – Sayed’s Home

    Egypt has been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember.  I was even more excited that Sayed agreed to talk about growing up there.  The work he did after college was unlike any gap year I’ve heard before.  It was all driven by his passion for making Egypt a better place. … Continue Reading →

  • Lisbon & Sintra

    Lisbon & Sintra

    < Click here for the photos > Lisbon is a great city and when you have a great guide to show you around it’s even better (shoutout to #LisbonWithPats).  We walked for an entire day before doing another stadium tour.  We also got outside the city to visit Sintra and the touristy stuff you do… Continue Reading →