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 [...]
Slow Travel
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Market day at Gare du Midi, Brussels
It’s a sunny Sunday at Brussels’ Gare du Midi, home to one of the largest open-air markets in the city. This is where the locals come to stock up on the [...]
Taking it slow in Cochem
There’s a German word, Gemütlichkeit, which describes a feeling of relaxation, coziness and being at ease. Gemütlichkeit, along with the word langsam – [...]
Travel like you live there!
It’s nice to put up your feet for a few days in a new place and staying in a cottage, or a rental house is easier than it’s ever been. If you want to self-cater, [...]
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