Amsterdam is one of my favorite words
Just hearing or reading the word, “Amsterdam” is enough to put a smile on my face and conjure up images of peaceful canals, bicycle paths, and cozy cafes. I [...]
A cat’s life in Amsterdam
If you’ve spent any time in the Netherlands, you’ll notice that the Dutch love cats. Nearly every household has a cat or two, (or three). You’ll often [...]
Design on a budget at Motel One
I love staying in a nice hotel, and when I opened the door to my room at Motel One in Munich, I knew right away I was going to enjoy the time I spent there. First [...]
The potato is not your enemy
Food and diet trends come and go, and recently potatoes have been placed in an “off-limits” category by some low-carb diets. But the potato has sustained [...]
Berlin Wall Gallery
In 1990, after the fall of the Berlin wall, a group of artists from around the world collaborated on a memorial to peace, painting murals on a remaining 1.3 kilometer section [...]
Riding on the Metro – in Berlin
Do you remember the 80’s song by the band, Berlin, “Metro”? That bouncy tune, as well as the Le Tigre song, “My Metrocard” were playing in [...]
San Sebastian for a day, or a lifetime…
If you’ve ever visited a new city and immediately thought, “I could live here!” then you’ll understand how I feel about San Sebastián. Located on [...]
A Walk in Brussels
Walking is the easiest form of exercise and it’s my favorite way to explore a new city. If you take time to wander, it allows you to make the unexpected discoveries [...]
Queen Anne Farmer’s Market
Summer is my favorite season, and there’s no better time to be in Seattle. The sun is out, the salmon are running and our local produce is at its best. This is [...]
Viking Days in Seattle
Scandinavia is home to breathtaking landscapes, exciting cities, and some of the most creative chefs in the world, like Andreas Viestad from Norway, and Rene Redzepi of [...]
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