Camping in Europe and Israel
Stories and challenges about camping in Europe and Israel many years ago.
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Kevin Schwarm
Aug 85 min read
Thoughts on my First Trip to Iceland
About a week ago, my wife and I took our first trip (7 days) to Iceland. We were interested in learning more about their farming methods,...
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Kevin Schwarm
Apr 236 min read
Olive Picking in Crete
Writer's Note: This story occurred many years ago and is part of the memoir I'm putting together about my early years. Athens and Crete...
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Kevin Schwarm
Jan 104 min read
Zoetry Resort, Punta Cana, Dominician Republic
In early December, my wife and I booked a 6-day resort stay in the Dominican Republic at the Zoetry Resort, Punta Cana. It was booked...
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Kevin Schwarm
Dec 30, 20234 min read
How to Avoid Being Killed on a Bicycle
I'm an experienced bicyclist who has been cycling since I was 6 or 7. Admittedly, I don't cycle as much as I used to as I'm in a...
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Kevin Schwarm
Dec 19, 20236 min read
What's the Best Way for Europe to Handle its Current Immigration Challenges?
Over the 10-15 years in many parts of Europe, tens of thousands of migrants fleeing poverty, military conflicts, oppression, and abuse...
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Kevin Schwarm
Nov 7, 20236 min read
Driving from Chicago to Tampa
Over the last 30 years, I've driven many times from the Midwest to Florida, half the time making the trip in one day. Because of this...
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Kevin Schwarm
Oct 13, 20235 min read
Will there ever be Peace in the Middle East?
On Saturday, October 7th, 2023, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel. This atrocious attack was done toward mainly innocent Israeli...
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Kevin Schwarm
Sep 17, 20236 min read
Lost and Drunk in Munich
A nostalgic look back at getting lost after leaving a Hofbrauhaus in Munich During the first six weeks of my year-long European travel...
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Kevin Schwarm
Dec 21, 20224 min read
Spirit Saver$ Club
I received a call on my cell at 8 a.m. Saturday morning. I was waking up and missed the call, so there's always voicemail if the caller...
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Kevin Schwarm
Feb 14, 20222 min read
Bon Voyage to Bon Voyage!
So, according to Bon Voyage (https://bonvoyage.com), they claim that ‘85% of Americans Don't Know What Country This Is.' They included an...
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Kevin Schwarm
Dec 4, 20214 min read
What is One of the Most Memorable Camping Trips You've Been On? (Part I)
When I left for Europe in May of ’82, I planned on doing a lot of camping and also staying at inexpensive youth hostels. I planned to...
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Kevin Schwarm
Nov 6, 20214 min read
A Disappointing "Original Sunrise Summit Bike Tour" (Besides No Sunrise)
My wife and I booked the sunrise bike tour through Original Sunrise Summit Bike Tours, $200 per rider. I’ll refer to them as the Summit...
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Kevin Schwarm
Oct 25, 20213 min read
Nice Touches at the Maui Regency Hyatt Resort and Spa
We ordered the 9-day resort stay through Costco Travel, and a $300 resort credit was included in the purchase. We liked the idea that the...
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Kevin Schwarm
Oct 17, 20212 min read
“What do you like about Europe?”
Last Christmas, my son-in-law, and daughter subscribed me to a product called StoryWorth. According to StoryWorth's website, it's more...
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Kevin Schwarm
Jul 22, 202110 min read
West Berlin Adventures - Circa '82
I first visited West Berlin in 1982, after spending too, too many days (7) in the Dutch capital. I loved all the bikes, hikes and dikes...
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Kevin Schwarm
Jul 15, 20214 min read
Berlin Wall in pictures in '19 (The 30 Year Anniversary of its Destruction)
My second visit to Berlin although it's actually my first visit since the unification of Berlin as well as Germany about 30 years ago....
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Kevin Schwarm
Jul 8, 20213 min read
A Different Spin on the Capitol Insurrection (Satire Warning)
According to Wikipedia: On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., was stormed during a riot and...
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Kevin Schwarm
Jun 5, 20213 min read
Contrarian or Interesting Photos - Part IV
Here's a picture of Michael Carrick, former Man United and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, current Manager of Man United. These two former...
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