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Photos from my day trip to Schwerin
Schwerin is most famous for its castle (Schloss Schwerin) but is also a very beautiful and photogenic town in northern Germany.
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The thing about Venice
I’ve only ever visited once—for a few nights last summer—but the city has somehow gotten stuck in my mind. Venice was, for a very long time, a place I always wanted to see….
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Losing myself in Berlin’s most surrealist bar & labyrinth
Berlin’s most surrealist bar experience: Peristal Signum at Wilde Renate. A labyrinth made from found objects that will get your mind going—truly unique!
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Hiking in Israel’s Negev Desert at Mitzpe Ramon
Israel hiking can be quite comfortable in the winter. These are photos from my hiking trip in the Negev Desert at Mitzpe Ramon, down into the Makhtesh.
The Coolest Things to Do in Barcelona
A short collection of some of the coolest things to do in Barcelona that I’ve discovered on my recent trips to the Catalan city.
When in doubt, book a plane ticket (or how I ended up with a last-minute trip to Barcelona)
That title is a mouthful but it’s pretty apt. You see, as much as I love Berlin in the month of May (best weather all year—sort of!), sometimes you just need to escape….
Instagramming Palestine
My Instagram photos from a several day trips when visiting Palestine. Cities I visited in the West Bank include Ramallah, Bethlehem, Nablus and Hebron.
The beauty of cartography in our digital era
Let’s talk about maps. There’s something poetic about putting a place onto paper. Not only is there a need and an usefulness for maps, but oftentimes there’s an emphasis on art & design. A well-designed…
My travel history with beer—and a new craft beer for travelers!
If you ask me, beer and travel go hand-in-hand. From trips based around the hops & barley drink to those tourists that collect and try different beers from around the world, in most…
The Diversity of Spain
Spain is one of the few European countries that always seems to surprise me. Here’s a guest post from a reader who feels the same! Spain, España, Hiszpania, whatever you want to call…
So I started a video blog…
Why on earth did I decide to start a video blog in addition to this regular travel blog? Here’s the lowdown!
Berlin’s summer starts with MyFest — Kreuzberg’s best street festival
I just love this time of year in Berlin. This is the second year in a row I’ve had the chance to spend the month of May in Berlin, and I can confirm…
The good and the bad about learning German in Berlin
I’m currently enrolled in a 2-month German course in Berlin but am also self-studying with a free trial version of Rosetta Stone’s TOTALe online software. I’m sharing my story about learning German in…
