Seeing a guy carrying a surfboard and wetsuit through Munich, Germany isn't something you expect to see, especially considering how cold it gets in Bavaria. Sydney, definitely. Los Angeles, possibly. But Munich? But surfers they were. I had read about this unusual "wave" before my trip and made … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Munich, Germany
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Photo Essay: Scenes from German Train Stations
I spent lots of time on trains during my trip to Austria and Germany, using my Eurail pass yet again. I didn't book online with vacation coupons, so using my youth train pass saved me a lot of money. For the most part, the German reputation for being neat and on time proved to be true when it came … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Scenes from German Train Stations
Photo Essay: Christmas in London
This time last year I was admiring the Christmas decorations Down Under and saying goodbye to my home in Sydney. I had never experienced a hot December, but I hope it won't be my last. Last month, however, I was in chilly London for World Travel Market and the city had already caught the Christmas … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Christmas in London
Photo Essay: Porto Street Art
Street art is the best way to experience a city's pulse without stepping foot inside of a museum. I visited Porto, Portugal back in September for the Travel Bloggers Unite conference and was impressed at the display of public artworks next to hundred-year-old buildings. The one above was located … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Porto Street Art
Berlin From My Bicycle Handlebars
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