Plucky Survivors See Europe
The Plucky Survivors road trips I took with Mary covered over 8,000 miles in the United States and we often talked about someday taking the concept abroad with a tour of Europe. It’s something that stuck in my head and became a bucket list item.
2026 marks the 20th anniverary of the first Plucky Survivors road trip and the 60th anniversary of my birth, a confluence of events that seemed to scream “do it!”
So, I’m embarking on the biggest Plucky Survivors trip ever – nearly 8,000 miles, 13 countries, over 70 days.
And yes, even though I’m doing this by myself, I’m calling it Plucky Survivors, plural. Mary would have loved this and the memory of her will be traveling with me.
See you on the road…
Prologue
How does one plan an 8,000 mile road trip through Europe? Hint: high blood pressure and tears are involved. Follow along as I get ready for the grand adventure.
Day 1: Savannah to Berlin
I go to the airport and the universe explains to me that no matter how carefully you plan, there is always something that can go wrong.
Day 2: Berlin
I spend way too much money on a computer that will only talk to me in German, see some disgusting food, visit the wall, and get some unexpected good news.
Day 3: Berlin
I go on a tourist blitzkreig of Berlin, hitting museums, memorials, and more. Oh, and apparently I want people to get off my lawn.
Day 4: Berlin
Some surprise street food, some weird art, some optical illusions, drag queens on stilts, and the HOFF. Berlin is not disappointing.