Germany
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Berlin & Its Wall in Photos
This week marks the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall when twenty-six years ago, on November 9th an act of removing a barrier changed a country and in turn, the rest of the world. We walked along the remainder of the wall this summer on a rainy afternoon and we were so impressed by the colorful art and what it represented, from then to now. Since then the city has taken the reminder of the past and like a caterpillar, the grey, bleak concrete morphed into a butterfly, an art project that began in the 90s to alter the symbol to one that represents peace and joy in…
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My ABC’s of Berlin
Berlin, the city is unlike any other in Germany. It’s a cultural, trendy, artistic hub with a deeply rooted historical center. The capital has a uniqueness that leaves a visitor with strong feelings one way or the other about the city. I too had a love/hate relationship with Berlin, intrigued by it’s dichotomy of grittiness yet sophistication, being accepting of whatever yet feeling out of place. Berlin is like that hipster, artistic friend that you see at a dinner party always up on the “next new thing” forever making you feel out of date. She has a way of keeping you guessing and here are some of my ABC’s of…
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Snapshot Sunday: Rainy day in Berlin
It was a damp, dreary day here in Berlin, we have been lucky with Mother Nature recently and have had very few days without sunshine. Watching the children having fun on this cloudy afternoon I’m quickly reminded not to let the gray day stop you from looking up and chasing the bubbles.
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European Winter Travel
Winter Travel: Three Ways to Embrace Europe’s Winter As winter approaches, whispers of dread can be heard flitting from place to place throughout Northern Europe. Locals pull out their scarves, down jackets, and feather collars, while travellers, who tour in droves around the continent during the summer months, pack up their sandals and head for the tropics, chasing the carefree ease of warmer temperatures. While winter does bring snow, freezing temperatures, and reduced daylight to the majority of Europe, it also brings an entirely different experience of the continent: things slow down, become quieter. The evenings lengthen, the wind whistles through, and people move indoors, looking for ways to brace…
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How Brussels sprouted onto my itinerary
I love Brussels. Â There I said it, I’m in love and I don’t care who knows it. Â It was an accidental addition to my most recent trip to Europe and once again, my overweight luggage worked in my favor and the travel gods smiled down on me once more. Big Red Some of you who have heard of my recent trips know that I have two suitcases, one is a crimson behemoth I’ve affectionately dubbed “Big Red”. Â Ok, so it isn’t the most creative nickname, but “Big Red” and her carry on counterpart, (you guessed it) “Little Red” is what we started calling them and the monikers stuck. Â Since I’m…
