When planning out a trip somewhere, I think we can all agree it goes step one: pick a place. Step two, figure out what the heck you need to bring. I’ve got a lot of experience with packing. In fact, I kind of feel like I’m always packing or unpacking. I’ve tried periods of living […]
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Why Traveling Alone as a Woman is Safer than Staying Home
I remember the untimely death of two female travelers in Vietnam making headlines when I was getting ready to leave for the trip that I’d been planning, saving, and frankly stressing over for nearly a year. A couple of girls had mysteriously died, most likely from poisoned drinks. Several close friends sent me this article […]
15 Magical Reasons to Visit Germany in the Winter
“It was magical, this snow globe world” – Sarah Addison Allen When I told local Berliners years ago that it was going to be my first winter in Germany (and really, in life), they reacted by saying things like, “It’s so horrible! It’s SO cold!” “You’re going to hate it! It’s so dark and your […]
Why I Decided to Leave Berlin
I rode in the back of the taxi, weaving through the empty city streets, the lights reflected in the wet pavement and the walls of the Berliner Dom. I had forgotten that every fall the Festival of Lights comes to town, projecting patterns on the major buildings throughout Berlin’s Mitte neighborhood, synced to music. I’d […]
12 Things to Enjoy During Autumn in Germany
It’s autumn in Germany and it’s hard to think of a better place to be. The days are often sunny, a perfect match for the bright yellows, oranges and reds of the changing leaves. As a Californian it’s a season I’ve only experienced a few times though it’s quickly become my favorite. Apart from the […]