24 Hours in Copenhagen
Recently, I spent 24 hours in Copenhagen. I am not often significantly disappointed by a destination, but Copenhagen managed to achieve that distinction. Firstly, it is a lot smaller than I expected. And truth be told, there is not a lot to see in…
Santa Maddalena in the Dolomite region of Italy
On a recent trip to Europe I had to travel from Stuttgart to just north of Venice. I decided to take a day extra and explore an area of northern Italy that I have always wanted to see, the Dolomites. It turned out to be…
Timeless Venice
It is to state the obvious that Venice (Italy) has to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Stepping into Venice is like stepping into an alternate universe. You are in a land quite unlike anywhere else. For a moment, you can…
Il Pedrocchino Restaurant in Sacile, Northern Italy
When I travel, food can be a double edged sword. Sometimes I just have to close my nose, eyes and mind and just eat what I am presented. I employ a kind of don’t ask, don’t tell policy. I figure ignorance is bliss in these…
A visit to the Porsche Museum, Stuttgart
Korntal is the mecca of car lovers (maybe not for Ferrari or BMW lovers), but if you are a Mercedes or Porsche fan, this is a good city to visit. I’m here on a work trip, staying in this gorgeous little village which has a…
New London Tube Map
Here is a cool new Tube Map, showing not only the trains but also the time to walk between stations. If you are trying to so London on a budget, this could be for you. I remember when I was doing a gap year and…
Dining in Frankfurt
One of the things I like to do while traveling is check out the local restaurants of the place. It’s not only because I like good food, but it is also because I love cultures. Food is a vital part of any culture. And food…
Street Markets in Frankfurt
I arrived this morning in Frankfurt on a work trip, but determined to try shooting things with a wide angle lens. I have not done a lot wider than 24mm in the past. So, for this trip, I have a fixed 20mm lens on my…
A cool place to eat and hang out in Rotterdam
Every now and then, in my travels, I run into amazing places to hang out. This place was a converted warehouse in Rotterdam harbor called Fenix Food Factory . Inside were a variety of places to buy artisanal type food and drink. The picture…
Paris travel tips
Photo credits: Piers van der Merwe My teen daughter suggested we stop off in Paris on our way back from Israel – and as Aubrey Hepburn said: “Paris is always a good idea”. Not only did it break the long journey back, but we got…