Garmisch-Partenkirchen. It’s not Berlin. Or Munich. Or Frankfurt. But, this small Bavarian town has charm all its own. Home to the 1936 Winter Olympic Games, today the resort town is known for its outdoor activities, namely skiing, snowboarding, and hiking. In fact, this mountain town has some of the best ski resorts in Germany —Continue reading “CityLove: Things to do in Garmisch-Partenkirchen”
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Daily Wanderlust: Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial
There are few places which resonate with me more than memorials to those who have been killed due to simply being who they are. In my travels, I’ve always sought out places like this to pay my respects for the atrocities the human race has befallen onto others. In Rwanda, I visited the Kigali MemorialContinue reading “Daily Wanderlust: Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial”
Daily Wanderlust: Bebelplatz in Berlin, Germany
There is a lot of history in Berlin, Germany. Without a doubt. The Wall. The old artist squats and street art. The stark Holocaust memorial. The reminders of a recent dark past can be found throughout this gorgeous an historic city. During my time in Berlin, I took two tours — one that dealt withContinue reading “Daily Wanderlust: Bebelplatz in Berlin, Germany”
Daily Wanderlust: Berlin’s Hotel Adlon
The palatial Hotel Adlon, originally built in the early 1900s, was resurrected in the heart of Berlin following WWII (the main portion of the building was damaged in a fire caused by a Soviet soldier during the war). In history, it is known as one of the most famous hotels in Europe between the twoContinue reading “Daily Wanderlust: Berlin’s Hotel Adlon”
Daily Wanderlust: Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in Berlin
My first night in Berlin was … interesting, due in large part to my couchsurfing experience. Fortunately, along the first of many walks (I spent two days basically walking the city, exploring the underground Berlin art and more), I came across the historic church, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. It stood before me, against the Berlin nightContinue reading “Daily Wanderlust: Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in Berlin”
Escape of the Week: Berlin Art
It’s no secret I love Berlin. This is the second post I’ve done that features Underground Berlin, and with good reason: there is just so much awesome to be shared. Even if I had a terrible couchsurfing experience, the city wrapped its way around my heart. The art scene in Berlin fascinates me. From theContinue reading “Escape of the Week: Berlin Art”
Escape of the Week: Underground Berlin
When I was in Berlin, I enjoyed two free tours. One that took me to the historical sites (which, to my surprise, was not a snooze fest), and one that took me to the underground art scene. In the cold and rain, our guide escorted us through squatter residences, enlightened us on the history ofContinue reading “Escape of the Week: Underground Berlin”
‘Round the World Music (The List)
Once traveling has been completed, there are few things more precious than the memories of the experience. I am always giddy when something unexpected triggers a magical moment of Delicious Travel Recall. It can be something as little as sitting outside on a breezy warm night grasping a cup of hot beverage that takes meContinue reading “‘Round the World Music (The List)”
Sleeping in airports — part two
I knew spending the night at Frankfurt’s airport was likely my only option. I couldn’t be bothered with the logistics of getting into town, finding a hostel or hotel, getting back to the airport … it just was not something I had any desire to put myself through. I was so close to being home.Continue reading “Sleeping in airports — part two”
Berlin – the other love
I may love Madrid, but Berlin … man, it comes in a close second. Seriously. It may have been really cold … and windy … and rainy in Berlin, but after escaping Borris‘, I was hit smack in the face with all of its awesomeness. First, it was Hostel Aloha. It didn’t even bother meContinue reading “Berlin – the other love”
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