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 [...]
Gnocchi for the People
Gnocchi is the ultimate comfort food. When properly made, these pillow-soft Italian dumplings will warm your tummy, and soothe your soul. Although their origins are [...]
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 [...]
Berlin’s Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
Denkmal – when you walk around in Berlin, you’ll notice this word keeps appearing on buildings, in museums and at churches. The English translation of the [...]
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 [...]
Don’t give up on Butter
In the 3rd century BC, Epicurus wrote: “Be moderate in order to taste the joys of life in abundance.” This was true in ancient Greece, and it’s even more [...]
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 [...]
The Berlin Dom
Does a building have the power to move you? Can it make your heart race as you wonder at its beauty? Great architecture can do this, and it happened to me when I visited [...]
A visit to KaDeWe Gourmet – Berlin’s top foodie destination
Berlin is an exciting city, with gorgeous architecture, rich history and a vibrant food scene. If you’re anything like me, one of the best things about visiting a [...]
Food is Travel 