Live An Adventure: This is what backpacking through Luxembourg looks like

Luxembourg. Tucked in between France, Belgium and Germany is a little (literally) gem rich (literally) in history and culture. 

Luxembourg on the map. Nestled between France, Germany and Belgium.

My friend, Ieva, once shared this brilliant quote with me,  “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – St. Augustine

And so, this is what backpacking through Luxembourg (and beyond) at age 21 looks like. We're exploring the history of walled Luxembourg City.

Welcome to Luxembourg City. Rich in history.

My awesome travel partner Alaina, and me.

Now grab your backpack and explore the world! What's truly stopping you?

Backpacking through Frankish old towns is how I roll

Luxembourg City, nestled in the petite country of Luxembourg. Luxembourg is like a miniature Switzerland, in regards to financial matters. This place is monied. In 2009, it was ranked as having the third-highest GDP per capita at ~ US$79,000. No surprise that Luxembourg is a banking and financial center.

A view of walled in, old Luxembourg City.

Alaina and I were visiting Luxembourg in early November 2006. November 1, 2006 just happened to be the Day of the Dead, so, the city was rather peaceful (i.e. quite, chill, empty streets). The hostel we stayed at was nestled in a forest and was beautiful. Down comforters and beds that rival my own personal bed? Only in Luxembourg my friend. Click the link above to learn more about Luxembourg City Hostel.

So much history is found behind these stone walls. Even more history is found the more one explores. This place has got a little bit of everything -- history of the Romans, French Revolutionary Wars, German occupation, treaties galore, and more! This link can say more than I ever could.

Fun Fact: The official languages of Luxembourg are Luxembourgish, French and German.


Enjoy Luxembourg!