Travel Tales by a Travel Addict
I walked past the Meininger Hotel several times when I last visited Berlin. I had rented an apartment in Prenzlauer Berg and every time I went to catch the U-Bahn I couldn’t help seeing the hotel’s bright red sign. I remember thinking it was in an excellent place, a hotel to keep in mind for …
Meininger Hotel Berlin Alexanderplatz: Great Location, Good PricesRead More
I walked along Berlin East Side Gallery on a gray, windy, and cold day of March, huddled up in my jacket while silently looking at the wall paintings celebrating freedom after the Wall’s collapse, which started on November 9, 1989. A memorial for a sad past, a sign of hope for a future of freedom As …
Since I was a teen-ager I’ve been strongly sensitive to the horrors and the insanity of the Holocaust thus, during my recent trip to the German capital I couldn’t miss seeing the Berlin Holocaust Memorial. While walking among the stelae of the Berlin Holocaust Memorial I was surprised by my unexpected reaction: intellectual admiration, but no strong emotions. …
Berlin Holocaust Memorial. Winning my Brain, but not my HeartRead More
I visited Berlin more than 20 years ago, at a time when the world was so different. The Berlin Wall, built in August 1961 by the German Democratic Republic to isolate East Berlin from the ‘evil’ West, had just fallen but the division between Western and Eastern Germany was still in place. Checkpoint Charlie marked …
We Shall Never Forget… Berlin Between Past and PresentRead More
If you like street art, you’ll want to discover Brighton graffiti. An easy day trip from London, Brighton has some beautiful scale murals by Aroe, Banksy, and others.
Deciding where to stay in Milan might be complicated and confusing. What’s the best accommodation in Milan for my needs? What’s the best area to stay in Milan? How do I find the right hotel in Milan for my budget?
As a local living in Milan, let me help you find the best place to stay in Milan for you with these handpicked unique hotels.
Where to Stay in Milan: Unique Hotels for any Travel Style (2019)Read More
Whether you’re spending in Bristol a couple of days or only a few hours, maybe on the way to Bath, there’s one thing you shouldn’t miss: Bristol Street Art.
Street art and graffiti can tell a story about a city as much as historical landmarks. Only it’s not the story of monarchs, nobles, wealthy families or the Church. Street Art is created by “ordinary” people,
Bristol Street Art: Uncovering the City’s Vibrant Urban Art SceneRead More
There’s so much to see and do in Bristol that one day is way too short. Like neighboring Bath, it’s worth visiting Bristol on a two or three days short break, although many people only come on a day trip from London.
Even if you have limited time, don’t give up. You can still enjoy some of the main Bristol activities.
One Day in Bristol, from Elegant Georgian Architecture to Trendy Street ArtRead More
Easy to reach from all the main European cities, Munich is perfect for a short break or a stopover along your journey, but what to see in Munich if you only have 2 days?
Of course, the longer you stay the more you can discover, but chances are that most visitors will spend between 1 and 3 days in the capital city of Bavaria, either during a weekend or as a leg of a longer journey across Germany.
