Category: Travel

  • It Happens In The Reeperbahn

    It Happens In The Reeperbahn

    “What Happens in the Reeperbahn Stays in the Reeperbahn.” The St. Pauli’s Red Light district is known for sin. Historically, sailors staying in the Hamburg would visit the Reeperbahn for “fun”. Today, while hit by the tourist overload, in the evening its true character comes out. I recommend a stroll after 18:00.

  • Staycation Preview Hamburg

    Staycation Preview Hamburg

    A quick staycation to the port city of Hamburg is always nice. The last time I visited Covid rules were in place.

  • Kite Surfing City

    Kite Surfing City

    A revisit to Laboe, Germany. The Northern Baltic City is a destination for Kite Surfing.

  • A Walk in Castell

    A Walk in Castell

    A small village in Lower Franconia offering enchanting views and pleasant hikes. After all of this, a bit of wine tasting to top off a good day.

  • The Shire Franconia Style

    The Shire Franconia Style

    I had a casual hike around the Beer Region of Franconia, Germany. The landscape made me think of The Shire from THE HOBBIT films.

  • My Yearly Usedom Recharge

    My Yearly Usedom Recharge

    I took my annual trip to Usedom. A mixture of clouds, cold, rain and sun made this tour a guessing game. For me it, walking along the long quiet empty beach for me is a mental battery charge.

  • BER Works, Sort Of Not

    BER Works, Sort Of Not

    WORTH IT? The Berlin Airport continues to be an embarrassment. So much for German Efficiency. After a tortuous process, many false opening dates, BER finally opened in 2019. The new airport has been plagued by one crisis after another. Limping its way along from one step from insolvency to bacteria in the water. The recent […]

  • A Keeping It Real Wine Tasting

    When thinking of wine tasting, what comes to mind? Romance and sophistication enters the head. In the town of Ipsheim, Franconia, the occasion was more real. A local feel, sitting around a kitchen table with a Lazy Susan in the middle. As we were trying one bottle after another, more people came in, sat down […]

  • The GENE kicked in.

    If you happen to be along the Almafi Coast in Italy head to Salerno for a bit of menswear shopping. Walking on the Via Mercanti in the old city I saw Ferlazzo Giuseppe store with a sign posted of 50% off. My “SALE GENE” kicked in. The two floor store carries some stylish Neapolitan pieces.

  • Walking After 7 Tastings

    Walking After 7 Tastings

    Over a few October days I wondered the Wine Country Franconia during some wine tasting while also enjoying the views.  I must admit, after tasting severals different wines, walking is the vineyards is not as easy as it looks.