What happens when airports are no longer needed? I've always had a fascination with abandoned spaces, so I knew I needed to see Berlin's Tempelhof Airport in the neighborhood of Schoneberg. The airport celebrated its birthday during my visit. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed by the Nazis … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Berlin’s Tempelhof Airport
My Favorite Portuguese Meals
When people ask what I did in Portugal the only thing I can think to tell them, other than blog and drink, is eat. Northern Portugal has some fantastic food that reminds me of my time in the Portuguese neighborhood of Marrickville back in Sydney. The coastal region has plenty of fantastic seafood, … [Read more...] about My Favorite Portuguese Meals
Adventurous Eating at Camelo Restaurante
Camelo Restaurant in Viana do Castelo, Portugal is one of the top rated restaurants in the country. During my stay in Viana do Castelo in the northern region of Portugal, my fellow bloggers and I had the opportunity to dine here. We were greeted by terrifying monkfish in the cooler and … [Read more...] about Adventurous Eating at Camelo Restaurante
The Most Beautiful Bookstore in the World
On my World Heritage tour before the Travel Bloggers Unite conference in Porto, our guide took us to Lello Bookstore, one of the most beautiful in the world for its Art Nouveau design. JK Rowling, author of none other than Harry Potter, spent time here while teaching English in the 1990s. You … [Read more...] about The Most Beautiful Bookstore in the World
Caroline in the Alps
If you haven't yet learned this about me already, I will say it again. My favorite hostels are almost always the smaller, family-run establishments. Ozzie Pozzie and Banana Benders in Australia immediately come to mind. So when I began planning my visit to Innsbruck I knew I wanted to stay at Doug's … [Read more...] about Caroline in the Alps