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NOMADIC LIFESTYLE, EARTH, United States
After getting my first passport in 2006 and traveling to climb Kilimanjaro in Tanzania my life changed. I began the process of getting rid of all my possessions and traveling the world. Traveling to over 125 countries and all 7 continents, hostels have been my home. This "new life" has taught me what is important and it was NOT accumulating money or possessions. Traveling is the best education. I hope my blog will encourage others to travel. My World Tattoo was a way for me to express my PASSION FOR TRAVEL.

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AUSTRUA, Salzburg, Vienna





























I went to Salzburg on a day trip from Munich to see the sights. I visited the Horse Fountain, walked up to a castle and witnessed a bike race in downtown Salzburg with several International teams competing. The scenery really is that Sound of Music kind of atmosphere. A puppet museum was located inside the castle.

GERMANY, Munich, Oktoberfest

























































































































Oktoberfest in Munich was quite an experience. The festival always starts in September which is kind of strange being that it is Oktoberfest. The Bavarian breweries brew beer fro 4 months just to have enough beer for the 12 day festival.

GERMANY, Munich
























































I took the train from Venice and headed to Munich for Oktoberfest for several days. I stayed at the Jaegermeister Hostel which was only a few blocks from the Olde Town Center and the Fairgrounds where the beer gardens were located. The . Glockenspiel Clock is one of the highlights of Olde Town . After World War II , most of Munich was destroyed. The people were give the choice of rebuilding as it was or rebuilding in newer. They chose as it was before.

GERMANY, Neushwanstein Castle
















When I arrive in Munich at 7am I was told that my room at the hostel would not be ready until 2pm. I got back on the train and went to Neuschwenstein Castle outside of Furren, Germany, which was the prototype used by Walt Disney for Sleeping Beauty and the Magic Kingdom. This was one of three castles built by Mad King Ludwig and was built on an isolated rock ledge amid heart-stopping scenery. The Hohenschwangau is nearby and where Ludwig lived while overseeing the work of Neuschwanstein.

ITALY, Venice

September 16, 2006

I just arrived in Venice after spending the night traveling on the train in a sleeper car from Monaco. Venice was beautiful but after 4-5 hours you pretty much have seen almost everything. I was supposed to stay 2 nights but only stayed one. The streets are narrow, not straight and change names every 50 feet. Everyone is lost. The Piazza San Marco {St. Mark's Square} is impressive as is St. Mark's Basilica. Watch out for the pigeons. lol












































































MONACO, Monte Carlo





































I spent a few hours in the Grand Casino and looking at the beauty and wealth which the principality of Monaco, which is smaller than London's Hyde Park, is famous for with its yachts and Rolls-Royces. I love the picture of the Rolls-Royce sitting next to a Smart car in front of the Grand Casino. I guess you arrive in one and leave in the other. lol I did win about 75 euros while at the casino.