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Anyone For A Glass
Galeries Lafayette Berlin is having a bit of a celebration and all are invited, Festival of Wines. Harvest season ended recently, that means a lot of bottles to open. The French department in Berlin’s Mitte district is holding a festival. A great selection of reds, whites and sparkling were placed on the basement floor. Having… Continue reading Anyone For A Glass
The Sites From Hamburg PT2
More sites from the Hansa City, Hamburg Germany offers views from many angles.
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.
Salerno On Tap
More to come on the undedapprecicated Amalfi city. I had a two day then loved the coastal resort.
A GASP Upon Entering
Located near my hotel, it was an easy walk to the Royal Palace of Naples. The Baroque and Neo Classical palace sits in the Piazza Del Plebiscito in the center of Naples. Many of the great rooms took my breath away. I made an audible Gasp on entering one chamber, one I have not made… Continue reading A GASP Upon Entering
Naples!
Stay tuned for details on Naples. The Italian city offers splendid historical records of human history.
Classy Weimar
For my first travel in the New Normal I decided on a staycation. As if I had a choice. Nothing is flying these days. Where to go? The city of Weimar, located in Thuringia, a 3 hour drive from Berlin. I knew little about the city. Classy, compact, and elegant the former Grand Duchy Capital… Continue reading Classy Weimar
Is It Worth It?
As the Coronavirus takes a toll on travel. Global Tourism has crashed down around us. I could not decide if it is appropriate to post or encourage destinations. Accounting for in some cases up to 20% of countries GDP. Many livelihoods depend on the travel industry. Boarders are still closed. Airlines on the brink of… Continue reading Is It Worth It?
A New Concept
As the shopping experience changes, so must retail reinvent itself to stay relevant. On a recent visit to Paris I decided to pay a visit to the new Galeries Lafayette on Champs Elysee. The great boulevard’s stores have changed. In the 90’s this former Virgin Records Super Store offered every genre of music. I discovered… Continue reading A New Concept