A little Paris street photography
Did you know that street photography has roots in early 20th century Paris? It’s still a great place for people watching, as I found out on a recent walk in the city. [...]
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Window Shopping in Paris
Window shopping is a favorite Parisian pastime, and it costs you nothing but your time. Wander the streets, and take in the beauty of the vintage antique shops, macaroon [...]
Two favorite European budget hotels
Airbnb is a great way to feel like a local in a new city, but a good room in a great location can often be as expensive as a mid-range hotel. Hostels are cheap, but they [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Salzburg Snapshots
Salzburg is known for many things, including being the birthplace of Mozart and Christian Doppler, home of Maria Von Trapp, and the setting for many scenes from the Sound of [...]
Burgos Cathedral
A crossroads for pilgrims traveling the Camino de Santiago, and the burial site of El Cid, the spires of Burgos Cathedral are visible for miles as you drive through Spain, [...]
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