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Six continents. Thirty countries. Two laptops. Come along on a trip around the world.
Seriously, this around the world ticket is for you.
Over the next eight months, the Boston-based Longjaunt team will be traveling the world, and they're packing you in their bags for the ride. We invite you to share your photos along the way and tell your story.
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March, April, and May: Home and Europe
The city with two names
Longjaunt sees more of Turkey when they hop a jet to the southeastern city of Adana and then bus it three hours to Antakya a.k.a. Hatay.
Up high in Istanbul
Making it a point to go to the tallest visitable point in each city, LongJaunt climbs Istanbul's Galata Tower.
A quiet day in Istanbul
The gang catches up on some work, and manages to catch a few shots of the Blue Mosque at night.
The Blue Mosque up close
After passing the domed structure for a few days, the Longjaunt crew explores the Blue Mosque and the palace surrounding the ancient building.
Crossroads of the world
Wander the streets of Istanbul, guide the waterways of the Bosphorus River and get to know the locals.
Sofia, Bulgaria
Take a tour of downtown Sofia, Bulgaria. Experience street markets, political knick knacks, iconic architecture -- and even a little bit of Boston.
A political rally in Belgrade
With the help of their hosts, Longjaunt continues to wander through Belgrade and encounter a political rally.
Belgrade, Serbia
Take a tour of the once-ravaged city of Belgrade and let its history speak for itself.
Sarajevo to Serbia
After just a tease of Sarajevo, the crew took off on a night train to Belgrade, the capital of the former Yugoslavia and the now independent nation of Serbia.
The island of Hvar
Split, Croatia is the Dalmatian coast's principal transportation hub for travelers making their way to one or more of Dalmatia's islands.
Magical Split
Wandering the streets of Split there was plenty to feast eyes on, from the ancient marble buildings to the local cultural events to the picturesque waterfront.
The Roman Colosseum
The massive Colosseum of Rome still impresses thousands nearly two millennia after its construction.
Atop St. Peter's
Long Jaunt headed to Vatican city to explore the grandest of Catholic churches, the Basilica of St. Peter.
Rome: A walk about town
Rome is essentially an outdoor museum with free admission. Today the crew went for a little stroll, and look at what they found...
Zagreb from sunup to sundown
An overnight train took the crew from familiar Europe to not-so-familiar Eastern Europe where they quickly learned that not much has changed.
A lazy afternoon in Caorle
Long Jaunt headed to the sleepy beach town of Caorle, on the northeastern Italian coast, for some R & R.
Bologna at new heights
The medieval city of Bologna has more to offer than just the processed meat that takes its name.
Cinque Terre
Clinging onto the cliffs of Italy's northwestern shores, the five towns that make up Cinque Terra form a spectacular sight.
The Italian countryside
Taste the local flavors of Bologna's countryside at a popular local vineyard.
From Florence back to Bologna
After a beautiful day people watching and site seeing, the team headed back to Bologna.
Florence for a day
Enjoy a sunny day throughout the street and Florence and do some people watching.
Reggio Emilia
Reggio Emilia is by no means a tourist destination. Explore the birthplace of the Italian flag and take in a baseball game.
On to Bologna
Instead of paying the price to stay in Rome, the crew partied late and caught a train to Bologna at four in the morning.
Exploring Berlin
With such a storied past, Berlin makes for an interesting and unique city to explore.
Visiting the German History Museum
Get a taste of Germany's long and quite wide ranging history at the Deutsches Historiches Museum, Berlin's national history museum.
The Hamburg Fischmarkt
Get up early and take a trip to the Hamburg Fischmarket for fresh fish and produce.
Visiting a Holocaust Memorial
The team spent the day just outside the city of Hamburg at Neuengamme, a former concentration camp. Find a wealth of history and emotion at this museum and memorial.
Hitting a fair in Germany
Lace up your lederhosen and get ready for some German kitsch at Northern Germany’s largest fair.
A day out in Hamburg
The U-bahn is Hamburg's underground rail system and the perfect way to take a tour of the city.
Meanwhile in Hamburg
While the rest of the team was touring Kenya and the Netherlands, Brian headed to Hamburg, Germany. From soccer to ships, get a taste of the local flavor.
Amsterdam to Hamburg
Fast trains and easy travels lead Brian to Hamburg. Take a walk along the harbor in Germany's second largest city.
Dutch country living
The bustling city of Amsterdam is surrounded by vast stretches of farmland. Find sheep, canals, and empty bike trails in the countryside.
Amsterdam by day and by bike
Explore the maze of bike paths that criss-cross Amsterdam. Take a ride through the bicycle capital of the world.
Acclimating in Amsterdam
The crew transitions from Nairobi to Amsterdam, a definite culture shock. Enjoy a Dutch breakfast and take a walk through Amsterdam.
The icons of London
Get to know this British city through landmarks like the Tower Bridge, Regent Street, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and the London Eye.
Fish and chips and football
Chow down on a classic UK dish and watch London’s bitter rivals Chelsea and Arsenal duke it out on the field.
A taste of Sri Lanka
Get a taste of one of Longjaunt's future destinations: Sri Lanka, with this surprise birthday party.
A British pub crawl
What's visiting London without spending some time at a pub? Order yourself a pint and make a night of it.
Rainy London
The rain and cold doesn't stop our fearless travelers, as they explore London and the landmarks that line the Thames River.
Landing in London
Longjaunt gets back on the road and lands in London. Hope on the Tube and get ready for another leg of travel.
Breezing through New York
Before Longjaunt heads to Europe, they quickly pass through New York to procure visas for China and then it's on to catch the plane.
Back on the road
The crew gets ready for Europe and heads to New York City to meet up, do some errands and prepare for the UK.
A brief taste of home
Thushan and Brian spend some quality time at home, chowing down on comfort food before embarking on another journey.
Stateside
With nine countries down on their trip, Longjaunt returns stateside for a weekend to catch up with family and get some errands done.
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