The Cologne kolsch experience is one of the most unique drinking cultures in Germany. So what is kolsch you ask? Instead of the giant beers you see at Oktoberfest, those in Cologne come in small glasses. You drink more of these smaller portions so they remain cold. Like with champagne or bourbon, … [Read more...] about Cologne’s Kolsch Experience
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My Favorite German Meals
I already told you all about my favorite dishes in Portugal, but how did I fare in the land of bratwurst, pretzels and sauerkraut? My favorite German meals were of the traditional variety and a few that reminded me of home. So without further adieu, I present you with some food porn. Potatoes at … [Read more...] about My Favorite German Meals
Munich: Not for the Faint Livered
Porto prepared my liver for the destruction of Oktoberfest with all those 1 euro Super Bocks and port tonics at La Boheme, a bar that became the blogger haunt in my week there. Or so I thought. After a typical experience with Ryanair (read: not good), I arrived at Memmingen, Munich's "other" … [Read more...] about Munich: Not for the Faint Livered
Photo Friday: East Side Gallery, Berlin, Germany
My first day in Berlin wasn't the best. I arrived on the morning train from Hamburg and checked into PLUS Hostel Berlin with enough time to make it to a 1 pm tour. Or so I thought. Instead, I got lost, got stuck in an elevator and missed my tour. I was so frustrated that I couldn't help but … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: East Side Gallery, Berlin, Germany
Photo Essay: Berlin’s Tempelhof Airport
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