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 …

Lufthansa vs Ryanair

The difference is REAL! Lufthansa and Ryanair are completely different flying experiences. You pay a low fare to get to a destination. One is basically a cattle wagon while the other has a customer service dimension. Don’t complain, sit back and tolerate what paying pennies can buy. I took a flight to Milan on Ryanair. …

What Happens in Baia, Stays in Baia

The saying, “What Happened in Baia Stayed in Baia”. It was once one of the most important ports in the western world. Connected to the capital, Baia and the connected water way supplied Rome with the riches from the empire.  The city’s reputation: decadent, hedonistic, the seeking of all pleasures. The extensive bathes provided a …

Surf’s Up

The Baltic Coast of Germany is known for the historic trade of the Hansa League, a federation of shipping states that controlled commerce from Russia to England, historical references are everywhere. However, the past is not the only thing on offer in the region, if you are searching for something more modern, sexy, and active …