On our penultimate day in Barcelona we decided to take a train out of the city to visit Montserrat, a mountaintop monastery about two hours out of the city by train. There are two ways to get to the monastery, a 3 hour hike up or a funicular railway which takes you over a large… Read more
Although it has been almost two years since we returned from our trip to the Disneyland Park in Paris, I still remember it like it was yesterday. My uncle and aunt had decided to embark on a luxury cruise and my girlfriend and I ended up babysitting their 12-year old daughters. My girlfriend and I… Read more
During the height of this soccer fever that has gripped the world, I think it’s more than appropriate I take some time out from the travel talk to discuss the World Cup winners. The knock-out round is set, and – gasp! – even USA made the cut this tourney! Let’s start with Dempsey and the… Read more
Is it a map? Maybe it’s a compass? No! A smartphone or tablet is now the travel planner’s must-have gadget when it comes to taking a trip, eating out or finding entertainment. With the growth in the number of hi-tech apps being developed, planning a vacation or a day out has never been easier or… Read more
Hi, my name’s Andrew Offerman and this is my travel blog. I have spent a lot of time traveling the globe. As an ESL teacher who has an appetite for culture and cuisine I have dedicated my time to sharing experiences with friends and family.
As you might imagine, when you travel the world, you have a lot of stories to share. I hope you refer back to my site from time to time to check in and see where the road takes me — and additionally share your own travel stories. Thank you for checking out Vagabond Summer.
