Nuremberg Christmas Market: Christkindlesmarkt
The Nuremberg Christmas Market, aka Christkindlesmarkt, is perhaps the most famous and largest in the world. Located in Nuremberg's Old Town, in the central square called Hauptmarkt, the Christkindlesmarkt starts November 27 and ends Christmas Eve. Christkind,...
Albrecht Dürer Stube, Nuremberg
Nuremberg's superstar, at least one of them, is the Renaissance master artist Albrecht Dürer. I happen to love his work (especially the Rhinoceros) and was thrilled to visit his actual house. Right around the corner from the house is the quirky restaurant, Albrecht...
Nuremberg Christmas Ambiance
Christmas is a big deal in Nuremberg. The city hosts one of the world's largest Christmas Markets and is famous for that. But I want to show you what the Nuremberg Christmas ambience is like around town as well. Lighted Christmas trees, wreathes, Christkind, and the...
Laundromat Cafe, Reykjavik Iceland
One of my favorite memories of Reykjavik was the time I spent at Laundromat Cafe. It's a bustling, vegetarian friendly cafe with smiling faces and rainbows. Literally rainbows. It's centrally located, so pretty much any hotel you're at downtown will give you easy...
Zurich West: Where to Hang Out in Zurich
Zurich West Quirky Zurich West is the former industrial section of the city that is brimming with character and funky eclectic color. Located between the Limmat River and Bahnhof, this neighborhood is easy to get to and easy to navigate. In Zurich West you see street...
Icelandair Saga Class: What it’s like Up Front
Thinking of flying Icelandair Saga Class? Icelandair is Iceland's flagship carrier. They are based in Keflavik and have been operating flights since 1937. You may have heard about Icelandair's famous free stopovers. They have a deal where you get a free European...
Vinaigrette, Santa Fe: Farm to Table Yum
Vinaigrette is my kind of place. Organic farm to table food. Salads, and outdoor seating on a pretty patio. This is what I like. It's a great place to take a break from delicious but heavy New Mexican food. You can load up on nutrient dense food at Vinny’s. Juice,...
La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa
La Posada de Santa Fe is an art-centric four diamond luxury hotel that makes a great introduction to Santa Fe, aka "The City Different." With a festive atmosphere, over 600 works of art, and cozy rooms with fireplaces. this historical property is located just a couple...
Iceland Playlist: Music for Your Trip
For as long as I can remember, I've made playlists for my trips. I always try to pick songs from bands originating in whatever country or state I'm visiting but some stuff is a completely random association I have or a song attached to a memory. I'm excited to share...
Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski, Munich
During Christmastime, the first thing you see as you walk into the lobby at the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich is a gorgeous Christmas tree dripping with Swarovski crystals and framed from above by a stained glass window that glows like a halo. ...
