Hilarity ensues...

Hilarity ensues…

I’m liking New Orleans already for it’s humoresque signage!...

Daytona

Daytona

I got a decent ticket for the Coke 400 Nascar race in the rafters, which were pretty packed, even though it was a rainy day. After a while I got bored and went down to the fence, w...

Baltimore color

Baltimore color

people connect people – I learned about Ben’s travels when I was in the suburbs of Detroit and Ben connected me via email to Paul in Baltimore, whom I met today and we ...

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For Sale by Owner – God?
Jul 14, 2010 | by Markus Hartel | No Comments | Read →
For Sale by Owner - God?

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Hilarity ensues…
Jul 7, 2010 | by Markus Hartel | 2 Comments | Read →
Hilarity ensues...

I’m liking New Orleans already for it’s humoresque signage!...

Baltimore color
Jun 24, 2010 | by Markus Hartel | 7 Comments | Read →
Baltimore color

people connect people – I learned about Ben’s travels when I was in the suburbs of Detroit and Ben connected me via email to Paul in Baltimore, whom I met today and we ...

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meet Philippe from Belgium
Jul 8, 2010 | by Markus Hartel | 3 Comments | Read →
meet Philippe from Belgium

I found a hostel about a good 20 minutes walk away from the French Quarter in New Orleans and met Philippe from Belgium – he was making poker cards from photocopies and cold ...

#I – Boston
Jun 17, 2010 | by Markus Hartel | 2 Comments | Read →
#I - Boston

Looking at the photos from Boston, I am reminded of my trip to Barcelona. There are so many shots of people taking naps, be it at the bus stop, at the beach or simply on a front st...

Boston rough edit
Jun 14, 2010 | by Markus Hartel | 5 Comments | Read →
Boston rough edit

Boston was a great first stop of my trip and a valuable experience for me in terms of “backpacking” and I returned to NYC to shed some weight and to take care of an ...


Journal

  • Memphis
    Memphis

    My first 45-day Amtrak ticket is up and this is the second time I could not get a reservation for a train at all… The trains are incredibly busy during the summer – lot...

  • Big Shot
    Big Shot

    New Orleans has been my favorite spot so far, with many artists, musicians, a decent bar scene and amazing food. The landscape is somewhat gritty, with many places touched by Hurri...

  • meet Philippe from Belgium
    meet Philippe from Belgium

    I found a hostel about a good 20 minutes walk away from the French Quarter in New Orleans and met Philippe from Belgium – he was making poker cards from photocopies and cold ...

About The Americans 2010

an exciting trip around the country…


On The Road

For Sale by Owner – God?
For Sale by Owner - God?

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Route update

Detroit/Livonia current location

I’m staying at Pat’s and Sue’s mansion in Livonia, MI right now, with watchdog Winston, a three month old puppy, who gets excited about almost anything. thank you...

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Travel Notes

10 useful items for the digital nomad

Kensington laptop lock padlock for lockers etc. LED flashlight – this one is incredibly cheap, small and powerful (small) surge protector extension cord/razor cord (very usef...

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Bridget’s pick

#I – Boston
#I - Boston

Looking at the photos from Boston, I am reminded of my trip to Barcelona. There are so many shots of people taking naps, be it at the bus stop, at the beach or simply on a front st...

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photographer’s corner

Leica M9

The Leica M9 has been a great performer for the past three months, and I only used the M8 once only with the 35mm Summicron for better reach, as I had the 28mm on the M9 and only c...

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