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…
My hipster debut in Portland! Talking “hipster travel” on the radio
Recently I was interviewed by Terry Travis from the KPAM radio station in Portland, Oregon. I’ve never been to Portland despite all its hipster hype (big thanks to Portlandia for that), and it’s…
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.
All the fun you can have on public transportation
Video clips from around the world of people doing fun things on the subway. Plus the reasons why I love public transportation when I travel.
This Earth of ours…
For this Earth Day, I remember what’s so special about the annual holiday. And I set out my manifesto for how to travel greener
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….
Have you lived your most amazing year?
It’s no surprise here that I love the idea of living one’s life to the fullest. I know travel isn’t necessarily for everyone, but there’s no question in my mind that my year…
Koh Chang & Lonely Beach — Thailand’s hippie getaway
Looking back on my trip to Koh Chang and Lonely Beach in Thailand
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!
Day trip to Hebron – a photo essay
When staying in Jerusalem a few months back, I had a few goals in mind for my return trip to Israel. One of them was to finally visit Hebron—a city in the West…
