When I first arrived in Warsaw and got out of the train station, I saw a sea of modernity. Sparkling new high-rises and a huge shopping mall were the first things that greeted me. All I knew about Warsaw was its history, a history of struggling, invasion, and resilience. Certainly not a modern metropolis. Continue reading “Warsaw and Its Multiple Personalities”
Sights of a city still in transition… Continue reading “Berlin in Photos”
As I mentioned, I last visited Berlin in January 1990. I still have pieces of the wall that I chiseled off during that visit. To say Berlin has changed would be an understatement. Many places are unrecognizable, and for the better. Continue reading “Berlin Then and Now”
In January, 1990 I made my first and only trip to Berlin. It was not on my itinerary at the start of my month-long backpacking tour. Since then, I’ve been to Munich, Kehl, Nuremberg, and Baden (well, I stayed at a hotel by the airport) but have not been back to Berlin. Continue reading “Dealing with the Past”
Some photos on my wandering the streets of Amsterdam… Continue reading “Amsterdam in Pictures”
The first time I visited Amsterdam was way too quick. I was just a couple of nights on a month-long backpacking tour of Europe and my first trip to the continent. I was a lot younger and living the Ensuite Life was not a priority. I stayed in a hostel, sharing a room with seven other people. It was an adventure for a different lifetime. Continue reading “Amsterdam Musts”
As much as I enjoyed living in Paris for a month, the apartment being so small was at times claustrophobic. No such problem with the rental in Amsterdam. Located in the western part of the city, this beautiful light, airy apartment was a treat. Continue reading “A’dam Lodging”
One thing about packing to go on a trip is I’m very careful to note everything that goes into my bag and double, triple quadruple check it. For some reason, leaving Paris for Amsterdam I kinda just threw everything in my bag and stuffed my daypack as well. I had even bought one of those cans of protein powder at Carrefour and took that with me, which took up about half the daypack. Continue reading “Taking the Long Way”
Some of the tastes of Paris… Continue reading “Paris for the Foodies”
As the sun sets on my month in Paris, here are some images around town. Continue reading “Paris Images”
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