A Visit to Markethall IX, Berlin
My favorite cities all have their own must-see food markets – the places where locals and visitors alike go to check out the latest food trends and shop for artisan [...]
Germany
Door knobs as works of art?
If you walk around in many European cities and study the architecture, you’ll notice some surprising details that serve both a functional and an artistic purpose. A [...]
Planes, Trains, Bikes and Trams
How do you usually get around? When you’re home, especially if you live in the states, it’s probably by car, bus, or if you’re lucky – a bike. [...]
Beer in Berlin… and Amsterdam, and Brussels…
I’ll confess, I love a good beer. Over the past few years, I’ve been able to spend time traveling in some cities that are known for great beer. This is [...]
Favorites from Munich
Have you noticed that you often don’t discover the best parts of a new city until you’re just about ready to leave? Since I like to walk and keep a fairly open [...]
The timeless allure of Stained Glass
A visit to Europe is a treat for lovers of architecture – for the beauty of the buildings as well as the art that resides within them. If you’re a fan of [...]
Temple of the Cat, Munich
Cats in cafés. Some people may think it’s an odd concept, but to cat lovers, especially those who can’t keep a cat at home, it’s a great idea. In many [...]
Things that make you go “Hmmm…”
One of the things I love most about traveling is seeing things that make me stop and scratch my head in wonder, or just make me giggle. Sometimes it’s an ordinary [...]
Food in Hand
There’s a whole class of foods that are designed to be eaten on the go, and are typically sold by street vendors, or at kiosks in rail stations, shopping centers, and [...]
Food is Travel 