Christmas

My 2013 Holiday Gift Guide includes things most men & women would enjoy if they’re into photography. Includes cameras, apps and photo recommendations!

About some of Berlin’s most popular, fun and famous Christmas markets—and travel tips for visitors and tourists visiting Germany’s Christmas markets.

Sorry if the photo is a bit blurry but my hands were cold. This is a shot of one of the many stands at the Christmas market (or Weihnachtsmarkt in German) in Schmalkalden, Germany. I was visiting this central German town on part of a chocolate & candy tour through Germany. Schmalkalden is in a …

This winter has been a strange one. After spending a few weeks in Texas for Thanksgiving, I returned to Berlin where it wasn’t so cold, but there were plenty of hints of Christmas (I’m looking at you, Weinachstmarkts). With a short tour around Germany (visiting Schmalkalden of all places), and then a quick trip to …

Most small towns in America are known for certain kitschy appeal—a main street with an old-town cinema, a friendly neighbor or a local bakery. Grapevine somehow manages to keep all that kitsch, but add a sizable amount of modernity to the mix, too. If you’re any sort of hipster like myself, the trendy coffee shops …

My Dad really gets into the Christmas spirit (kidding!). Here’s the steps he takes to purchase and wrap gifts for my Mom. My sister helps figure out what to purchase for the gift. My sister packs the gifts in the suitcase (we’re traveling over the holidays) My sister wraps all the gifts. My dad then …