A Travel Memoir—Told in Stories, Reflections, and Cultural Discoveries Across Northern Europe
Coming Fall 2026. My next travel memoir is already in the works—42 Days of Travel: The Viking Passage & Beyond. The full journey is mapped, purchased, and ready: from Berlin to Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, and Tallinn, then along Norway’s storied coast from Amsterdam to Bergen, ending by train in Oslo.
Just like 33 Days in Europe, this new series will unfold one story at a time—blending travel, history, art, and personal reflection. It’s a modern-day voyage through the heart of Viking heritage, exploring how place and perspective intertwine. When the time comes, I’ll share each story as it unfolds—one day, one discovery, one reflection at a time.
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COMING 2026 – Follow Along the Journey
❖ Start Here:
How I Planned My 33-Day Europe Trip: My Red Pillow Method
Here’s how I plan all of our journeys from scratch—with no tour, no package, and no idea where to start.
- Days 1 & 2 – San Francisco to Berlin, Germany – Travel Days
- Days 3 — 7 Berlin, Germany
- Day 8 – Travel by Ship to Copenhagen, Denmark
- Days 9-13 —Copenhagen, Denmark and surrounding areas
- Days 14 to18– Travel by Train to Stockholm, Sweden
- Day 19 –Travel by Overnight ship to Helsinki, Finland
- Day 20– Helsinki, Finland
- Day 21 – Day trip via ship to Tallin, Estonia
- Days 22 to 23– Helsinki, Finland
- Day 24—Travel by plane to Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Days 24 to 27—Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Day 27— Embark on Viking Cruise: Viking Shores & Fjords (Shores of Denmark, Norway & Sweden)
- Days 27 to 34—Viking Cruise
- Days 34- 38 – Disembark in Bergen, Norway
- Days 34 to 38 – Bergen
- Day 38 – Travel by train to Oslo, Sweden
- Days 39 to 42 – Oslo, Sweden
- Day 42 – Travel home to San Francisco
Questions or thoughts?
I’d love to hear from you—feel free to comment on any of the stories as they go live.
Coming Soon: Detailed Map of the Entire Journey