A long-awaited Vienna reunion with Amelia turns into sleepover nostalgia, Schönbrunn grandeur, Habsburg history and Aperol-fuelled gossip.
Hallstatt: A Postcard Come to Life
A day trip to Hallstatt brings postcard-perfect lake views, Alpine serenity, the Skywalk and a glimpse into Austria’s ancient salt history.
Salzburg – Day 2: The Dragon Wall
A spontaneous Salzburg escape to Drachenwand brings new boots, Lake Fuschl, Red Bull trauma, Alpine solitude and one unexpected gay club detour.
Salzburg – Day 1: The Salt Castle
A reluctant city break in Salzburg turns into fortress views, Mozart nostalgia, postcard streets, Mirabell Gardens and one aquarium-fuelled diving relapse.
Austria
A quick Austria trip before exam season turns into a long-awaited reunion with a backpacking sister from Utila and Nicaragua.
Candy & Blood
A raw pre-hospital medicine account of a capsized migrant boat, mass-casualty response and the adrenaline of emergency medicine.
Paris – Day 4: Royalty & Relief
A final Paris day of Kevin chaos, Versailles grandeur, rain-soaked gardens and one unexpectedly proud French conversation on the way out.
Paris – Day 3: The City of Love?
Day three in Paris brings Eiffel Tower awe, a Louvre marathon, Seine-side romance and one final Kevin-induced existential crisis in the cold.
Paris – Day 2: Divine Light & Dead Emperors
Day two in Paris brings soap drama, Île de la Cité, Sainte-Chapelle, Napoleon’s tomb, Musée d’Orsay and one very scratched Rolex scare.
Paris – Day 1: Très Chic, Très Tired
A solo Paris escape of Sacré-Cœur climbs, Montmartre wanderings, errands, opera-induced naps and glorious shellfish redemption on day one.