Category: Travel

  • Xmas Throwback in Nuremberg

    Xmas Throwback in Nuremberg

    Some throwback images from the famous Christmas Market in Nuremberg, Germany.

  • Back to the Camera

    Back to the Camera

    After using mobile phone cameras for coverage, the decision has been made to go back to using a photographic camera. Do not get it wrong, phone cameras are convenient, handy but the disadvantages are numerous. Foremost, the battery life is limited.  After a few hours of producing pictures and videos, suddenly one bar on the screen. …

  • A Travel Lottery

    A Travel Lottery

    Once, the German Train system was world known for reliability, pensility and good service.  Those were the days. Now, taking a train the Europe’s biggest rail network is as sure as winning a million-dollar lottery.  At times Deutsche Bahn (DB) feels as if it is held together by five cent bubble gum. Recently, a major…

  • The Moon Under the Water

    The Moon Under the Water

    A beach where visitors are required to walk without shoes.  This is the tradition in the North Sea resort town of Büsum. As the tide leaves a moon surface textured seafloor pattern emerges.  Once known as a small fishing village, Büsum is an ideal location for exploring Coastal Germany or for just a relaxing break. …

  • Beach Inspired Tranquillity

    Beach Inspired Tranquillity

    Of course not, in August a beach in Usedom does not resemble this picture of tranquillity. The popular Northern German resort becomes a summer getaway for many visitors seeking sun and water. However, I tend to like the Baltic Coast during the less traveled times. Usedom is a two-hour and thirty minute drive from Berlin.

  • Wismar Staycation

    Wismar Staycation

    Wismar makes a nice staycation away from Berlin. The former Hansa League and Swedish settlement offers quaint walks as well as nearby beaches.

  • Tiggiano’s Local Charm

    From Berlin to Tiggiano, Giacomo Cazzato talks about his charming town on the Adriatic Coast on our travel podcast. In a busy Berlin restaurant the mayor describes what makes this historical beach destination special. Check out the Clipper Inspired Podcast below

  • Going to Gallipoli

    Going to Gallipoli

    Gallipoli, the Italian city on the peninsula’s heal may not be the most well traversed destination in the Latin Country, but that maybe be a good thing. Located on the Ionian Coast, the historical city offers a coast of crystal clear water along with beach weather until November. That part shocked me! As well, the…

  • Cold, Windy and a Recharge.

    Cold, Windy and a Recharge.

    The annual trip to Usedom. As always in the past the weather is not idea for jumping in the water but a more reflective time. A quiet beach is the perfect place for a recharge only two hours away from Berlin.

  • Gallipoli is coming to the Clipper Inspired Podcast

    The Southern Italian city Gallipoli is an upcoming topic of our next Clipper Inspired Podcast.