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I was told a story about the people of the Czech Republic. After the collapse of communism over a million citizens gathered in Charles Square, one of the worlds largest. I think that this story sets a good mood for visiting the city. You see some of the oldest building in Europe and because of its beauty, Hitler made sure it was never bombed. The castle on the hill is always looming over the city but because of attractions like this the streets are filled with tourists. The streets and the buildings, churches even bars are beautiful. There is an old church thats now a bar and in the basement there is a revolving brass hear of Stalin, taken from the head of his statue that used to tower over the city. There is now a ... read more

Copenhagen is a clean cut city with lots of tall blonds, at first glance you think get the impression of conformity and uniformity. Don't let first impressions fool you where ever you are in life. If there is anything Ive been learning is that were all equal and not to judge a book by its cover. Never jump to conclusions or you will miss so much, I know I have. I also intend to stop letting it happen.. OK on we go. It's beautiful wide streets and meticulously kept buildings dominate your eyes. Its lakes and parks offer a beautiful break from the streets. Thousands drift by you in silence on every shape of bike you can imagine. There are coffee shops and pubs on bikes! There and so many people gliding by you in silence ... read more

I find myself sitting and reflecting on the last two weeks I've spent in Morocco. Its feels like a lifetime of experiences and is almost overwhelming trying to think it into words without losing the magic. I'm not trying to sound a hippie, but the affection I see in most of the Muslim population is a model many parts of the world should take a look at. Its a were all in it together feeling. Dont get me wrong, there are a lot of scenes and experiences that make it far from perfect. In one street you can see heated arguments, children huffing, poverty or a fathers tender hand passing on his knowledge, a mothers embrace and strangers speaking as if there brothers. I find in my culture were all strangers to each other and and ... read more

My time in Lisbon was spent with a family of 5 on a work exchange. I was happy to get to learn how to tile, it's something ive always been keen on. It's a rewarding kind of work, when you can look back and see a finished produce. It's not without it's frustration's though. Same with the family. Im not used to the mom and dad thing and being around 3 kids 10 - 17 freaked me out bit at first. Lisbon is a cool city with a lot of hills, it's very easy to get lost in the steep streets. The beaches are a bus ride away, a little far for me but there around the corner. There is a huge dirty river and some modern buildings that were not worth taking pics of! ... read more

I found myself in a small city in the south, very south of Spain. Quiet beaches and an easy... cheep pace are set. My first day there I fount myself on a beach on the end of a State park. Inhabbited by some hippies and alot of nudests. It´s nice to get out and away from the toursists and the pace that passes me by. Good friends made vey Quickly it was one of the places that drew me in and it was hard to leave.... read more