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Europe/ Outdoors

Ahrtal Adventures: Wine, History, and Hikes Galore

“Where are we?” I said to Melanie. “How have I not heard…

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Europe/ Outdoors

Leverkusen Halbmarathon: Running Through City Streets and Forest Paths

I’ve been in a bit of a running kick as of late,…

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Essays/ Europe/ Outdoors

What is the Deal with Alkoholfrei Beer on Race Day?

I feel like I sound like German Jerry Seinfeld when I ask…

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Lisbon to Sintra Train and the Transit Angel

The direct train from Lisbon to Sintra runs every half hour and…

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Günter Blömer’s Mühlenmuseum in Bergisches Land

This story was produced in cooperation with Tourismus NRW. As always, all opinions…

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Europe/ There Must Be Order

“I Will Practice My English With You”

The following is a chapter from an upcoming memoir on moving to…

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Europe/ Outdoors

Sintra-Cascais Natural Park: Hiking to the End of the World

“Lo! Cintra’s glorious Eden intervenes in variegated maze of mount and glen.”…

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Asia/ Trailblazers

Trailblazers Q&A: Flory Leow Takes Readers Inside Japanese Culture

Trailblazers checks in with creatives from around the world to share their…

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In Europe
Bergmann Brauerei and the Dortmund Beer Festival
This story was produced in cooperation with Dortmund Tourismus. As always, all opinions are my own. “Harte Arbeit. Ehrlicher Lohn.” That’s, “Hard Work. Honest…
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In Europe
12 Things to Do in Lisbon (and One to Avoid)
“By day Lisbon has a naive theatrical quality that enchants and captivates, but by night it is a fairy-tale city, descending over lighted terraces…
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In Europe/ There Must Be Order
The (Not So) Awful German Language
The following is a chapter from an upcoming memoir on moving to and living in Germany. Read more here. Mark Twain once penned an essay…
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In Europe
Hermannsdenkmal and Brauerei Strate in Detmold
I traveled to Detmold for this story as a guest of Nordrhein-Westfalen Tourismus (www.nrw-tourism.com). As always, all opinions are my own. “Normally you can…
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In Europe
How To Visit Auschwitz On Your Own
I visited Auschwitz in March of 2019 and was surprised to see just how many people had made the trip. Later I did a…
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In Europe/ There Must Be Order
Reserved
The following is a chapter from an upcoming memoir on moving to and living in Germany. Read more here. Germans take their reservations seriously. You’re…
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In Europe
Hermanns Highway: A Weekend Getaway to Bielefeld and Teutoburger Wald
A monstrous, dirty white telecommunications tower poked through the naked winter forest. It looked like a space ship, the kind you might find in…
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In Europe
18 Things to Do in Düsseldorf From a Local
This list of 18 things to do in Düsseldorf was compiled to give travelers like yourself an easy, digestible overview of what unique and…
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Welcome to Without A Path, the place for all things off the beaten path travel and experiences around the globe. I'm Joe Baur, a travel author (Talking Tico), filmmaker, podcaster, and photographer, sharing my experiences and expert advice on how to travel like a local from Rome to El Salvador complete with recommendations on language learning, books, movies and even podcasts. When I'm not writing here, I'm the host of the Without A Path travel podcast, co-host of Beyond Borders, and editor of trivago Magazine. Have questions? Send an email. Otherwise, happy scrolling. Instagram // Facebook // Twitter // YouTube // Email // Press