I enjoyed my overnight stay at this modern hotel. I have pictures! [Originally posted July 24, 2018. Updated in 2020]
Category: Travel
Visiting Berlin: Pariser Platz and the Brandenburg Gate
Pariser Platz is the best place to start for first-time visitors to Berlin like me
Visiting Berlin: Where to Eat
When your belly grumbles in Berlin, you can easily find beer, pretzels, and currywurst to satisfy your hunger! But what if you've got a hankering for something different? My dear friend introduced me to a few good restaurants
Wednesday Postcard: Berlin, Germany
This week’s postcard features the capital of Germany
An Impromptu Layover in London
We got some much-needed shut-eye and enjoyed some savory snacks, too! Overall, we had a pleasant overnight stay at London Heathrow
7 Words Francophiles Never Want to Hear
Due to Storm Dennis, my connecting flight from London Heathrow to Paris was cancelled
Ski Week: the Mid-Winter Break
The mid-winter break in February is a new concept to me
Visiting Seattle: How to Get Around and See the Sights
Planning a trip to Seattle? Here are some tips on how to get around and see the sights
Visiting Seattle: Ferry to Bainbridge Island
Only 35 minutes away from Seattle by ferry, the island and city of Bainbridge Island is a charming place to visit. Take a leisurely stroll through the historic downtown area and check out these shops and restaurants along Winslow Way and Madrone Lane
Visiting Seattle: Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
If you’re a fan of Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Prince, Pearl Jam, science fiction, horror, or fantasy films, video games, and music in general, MoPOP is a must-see when you’re in Seattle
Visiting Seattle: Original Starbucks
Did you know there are two originals in town? One is the first store that opened in 1971 and the other is the Starbucks Reserve Roastery that opened in 2014. I like one more than the other
Visiting Seattle: Glossier Pop-Up
I happened to be in town when the Glossier Pop-Up in Seattle opened, so I had to check it out (Please note: the Seattle Pop-Up closed on July 7, 2019)
You’re Not Too Old to Stay in a Youth Hostel
Need a place to stay in Paris? Washington, DC? Montréal? Consider staying in these three hostels
Wednesday Postcard: Lille, Maine, USA
Bonjour! I got this week’s carte postale from a local used-book shop. I had heard of cities in France and Belgium named Lille, but I didn't know there was one in the state of Maine in the United States! There are fewer than 500 people who reside in this town by the St. John River, … Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Lille, Maine, USA
