Europe

Rioja Road Trip

If you love wine, sun, great food, and architecture, Rioja, Spain might be your dream destination.  It also happens to be a great value.  Visitors to La Rioja can enjoy [...]

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 [...]

Stairways

Stairways are utilitarian, taking us from one place to another.  They can also serve as metaphors for challenges we face in life, a desire to venture into the unknown, and a [...]

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 [...]

Views from Above

One of the fun things about photography is the challenge of capturing things from a different perspective.  Climbing a tower, riding a funicular, or just looking out the [...]

Small is Beautiful

Coming from a city where freeway driving is the norm, and SUV’s and minivans rule the roads, the slower and more relaxed pace of life in Europe is always a welcome and [...]

Berlin Street Art

In 2005, Berlin was named a UNESCO City of Design, and it’s no wonder so many creative types flock here for inspiration and work.  Go for a walk and you can discover [...]