Travel Focused. Food Driven. And maybe a little gay
Berlin during New Years is cold, fun, and just festive enough. Many of the Christmas markets last until after the new year, so the city still has the holiday feel. In fact, the market at Weihnachtsmarkt an der Gedaechtniskirche is … Continue reading “Berlin” →
Since the first time I came to live in Vienna during college in 1984, it has held a kind of magic for me. It was not my first experience living overseas, but it was the first place I saw opera … Continue reading “Vienna” →
Prague is amazing in so many ways. Its amazingly beautiful with thousands [literally] of well preserved buildings and sights from Gothic to Belle Epoque to some pretty impressive Cubist and communist structures. Everywhere you look there is amazing architecture to … Continue reading “Prague” →
We spent the day in this fairy-tale town to check out the Christmas Market as well as see one of the best preserved Alsatian towns in France. It did not disappoint on either front. The Christmas markets here are spread … Continue reading “Colmar” →
Strasbourg – Not exactly French and not exactly German, the town as a whole has a very old world international feel about it. The city bills itself as the “Capital of Christmas”. Its certainly not far off. The holiday focal … Continue reading “Strasbourg” →
The Eixample, Russafa and Jardín del Turia are some of the the most vibrant and fun parts of Valencia. The Eixample and Russafa are more residential yet teeming with restaurants, cafes and local stores. While a little outside the old … Continue reading “Cánovas and nearby” →
As we were strolling through Cabanyal, it reminded us of 1) the Sunset district in San Francisco, CA, for some of its low-slung row houses 2) New Orleans, LA, for some of its colorful facades with wrought-iron balconies and 3) … Continue reading “Cabanyal” →
The center of Valencia, just south of the old town, combines old town charm with more modern buildings and lots of shopping. It is a busy hub of the city where locals and tourists combine to browse, eat and shop. It … Continue reading “Valenica – Centro” →
For being Spain’s third largest city, Valencia is remarkably easy to get around. The old town combines endless picturesque buildings and old world charm with countless restaurants and bars all making for wonderful days wandering aimlessly. You can easily spend … Continue reading “Valencia – Old Town [Cuitat Vella]” →
The beginning of the castle date to the 9th century at the time of Muslim control of the Iberian Peninsula. It was used in military roles up until the 18th century but by the mid 20th century, was an abandoned shell. … Continue reading “Santa Barbara” →