In the majority of the world, especially in a major city, old buildings that no longer serve any clear purpose are usually bulldozed in favor of new high-rises with sparkling façades. One of the things I love about Berlin is how often these buildings are preserved and repurposed into something much different, and usually much […]
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Which Berlin Neighborhood Should You Stay in?
So you’ve booked a ticket to Berlin and you’re searching for which neighborhood you belong in during your stay. First off, bravo! You’ve already made an excellent choice by choosing Berlin. This city is so many shades of cool, unique, and fascinating, I’ve been hooked for almost four years now. During my time here, I’ve […]
South Africa
It used to be that I couldn’t answer the question when asked what my favorite country in the world is. Now, I don’t hesitate to say ‘South Africa’. It’s easy to love, with locals who are open and inviting, landscape that changes constantly as one moves through the country, and pretty awesome BBQs for meat lovers (like […]
Kyrgyzstan is the Patagonia of Central Asia
I couldn’t help but feel like I had been there before. Did it remind me of the Alps? Covered in snow, greenery, and a blanket of wild flowers in every color I could imagine? Did it remind me of Patagonia? Cold, rugged, coated in glaciers, and perfectly blue alpine lakes? Yet it was something distinctly […]
How do You Know Whether to Plan Ahead or Wing It?
How do you know when to plan ahead and when to wing it? “Often times in your book or blog you would have no plans at all and go book a 10 day retreat or a weeklong diving expedition. How do you know when to plan?” A reader literally just emailed me with this question […]