I loved my bike tour in Munich and I knew I wanted to try again in Berlin, a city known for its bike culture. As locals told me, "bicyclists have more rights in this city than pedestrians or drivers." The weather in Berlin wasn't nearly as cooperative as it had been in Munich, so I was … [Read more...] about Berlin From My Bicycle Handlebars
London Like a Local
Can you tell London is my favorite city? This was my fourth trip to London and although I was there primarily for World Travel Market, I wanted to see the city through the eyes of a resident, rather than my usual tourist self. Here are my tips for seeing London like a local. London … [Read more...] about London Like a Local
Munich By Bike
In my week in Munich I spent too much time imbibing, but there was one particularly sunny day that was ideal to see Munich how locals see it: by bicycle. I was signed up to do a tour with Mike's Bike Tours, which meets daily near the famous Glockenspiel. The tour was frequented by mostly … [Read more...] about Munich By Bike
Berlin 30 Years Later: A Mother Daughter Tale
December 1982. Amy visits West Germany as a part of a summer course credit option at Young Harris College. At age 18, she had only been as far as Florida. On the same trip, she visits Italy, Greece, Austria, and Communist-controlled Hungary before ending the trip in Germany. The American school … [Read more...] about Berlin 30 Years Later: A Mother Daughter Tale
Photo Friday: Bath, England
On my fourth trip to England, I knew I wanted to see more than just London, so Sammi and I planned a day trip to Bath. We knew it as the setting for Persuasion, one of our favorite Jane Austen books and film adaptations. I wasn't really sure where to begin planning our day trip, so I spoke with … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Bath, England