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11 Reasons Why You Should Visit Germany In The Winter
11 Reasons Why You Should Visit Germany In The Winter Sure, sure, traveling in the winter has its downfalls. It’s cold. The weather is unpredictable. Events get cancelled. Flights get delayed. And did I mention, it’s cold! If you can get past this minor detail, you can enjoy all Germany has to offer its winter visitors. Here […]
East Side Gallery, Berlin, Germany
Berlin is a cultural capital with many iconic symbols. But none are quite as moving or worthy as Berlin’s East Side Gallery.While in Berlin, I participated in one of my favorite tourist activities: New Sandeman’s Free Walking Tours. I have been on tours with New Sandeman in Prague, Madrid, Amsterdam, and Barcelona. I love these tours because […]
Love Lock Bridge in Cologne, Germany
Love Lock Bridge in Cologne, Germany The Love Lock Bridge in Cologne, Germany is quickly becoming one of Cologne’s largest tourist attractions. The popular bridge is technically called the Hohenzollern bridge. The Hohenzollern bridge extends across the Rhine River. This bridge is used for foot traffic, bike traffic, and train traffic. As you can imagine, it […]
A European Christmas Market Roadtrip
When I proposed we go on a European Christmas market roadtrip adventure I thought I’d quickly be shut down. Instead, Mike prepared a near impossible journey for us – 8 cities in 8 nights. Whilst I adored the Christmas spirit, I knew I wouldn’t survive the constant travel. I’d quickly become his very own Scrooge. We […]
Dresden Christmas Markets: A Magical Fairytale
Visiting the Dresden Christmas markets had been a long time dream of mine. I imagined strolling along cobbled streets, taking in the overwhelming scent of mulled wine and chestnuts roasting on hot coals. Admiring the twinkling lights amidst the century-old architecture and towering churches. And what I imagined is exactly the Christmas fairytale I found. Dresden […]
Poznan Christmas Market: A Hidden Gem in Poland
Imagine sipping a perfectly spiced mulled wine while gazing at a giant illuminated Ferris Wheel in the night sky. This is the Poznan Christmas market. Two Markets, One Clear Winner In Poznan we actually visited two Christmas markets. The main market at Plac Wolności and the market at the International Fair, just by the central […]
Wroclaw Christmas Market: A Colorful Polish Winter Wonderland
Imagine strolling through a Christmas market where twinkling lights reflect off colorful facades, and the aroma of mulled wine and Polish delicacies fills the air. Welcome to the Wroclaw Christmas Market, a hidden gem in southwest Poland that you’re sure to fall in love with. Trust me, I did! Why You’ll Fall in Love with […]
A Day in Mitte, Berlin
At the heart of Berlin, exists Mitte, an affluent neighborhood known for its shops, eats, and galleries. Though it may not impress the hipsters in Kreuzberg or the trendsetters in neighboring Prenzlauer Berg, Mitte seems to have it all. Here, abandoned graffitied buildings sit adjacent to modern contemporary homes. Sprightly young families sip on freshly […]
Shopping on the Nine Streets, Amsterdam
Between the Singel Canal and the Prinsengracht Canal are nine tiny streets known in Amsterdam as De 9 Straatjes. In addition to great bars and cafes, shopping on the Nine Streets is outstanding. There is a great assortment of eclectic concept shops, designer boutiques, gift stores and art galleries worth checking out on an afternoon in the […]
Thames Glass: Glassblowing Classes in Newport, RI
At the Thames Glass Glassblowing Studio and Gallery, you will find dedicated artists and glassmakers at work, sculpting and blowing some of New England’s finest hand blown glass products. History of Thames Glass Owner, Matthew Buechner, has glass blowing in his roots. His father worked for Corning Glass in New York state, and his mother […]