Here & There
Here & ThereGravensteen – Castle of the Count
I have always loved the rich histories of the European cities I've traveled to; this is largely due to the fact that given the short tenure of America's…
August 24, 2012 · 3 min read
Here & ThereDestrøy/Design.
While in Ghent last month, I made a definitive point to not only experience the night life of the various music festivals, but also visit as many museums as my…
August 19, 2012 · 3 min read
Here & ThereOranienburg: KZ Sachsenhausen
This past week, I paid a visit to Sachsenhausen-Oranienburg, one of the concentration camps from the Third Reich, in Germany. Located in the Brandenburg town…
July 14, 2012 · 5 min read
Here & ThereRainy Day.
Our final day in Amsterdam was, unfortunately, a bit rainy, but we’d planned on that, which is why more museums were in store for the day. Having gained a…
June 4, 2012 · 4 min read
Here & ThereMuseum Day.
On our Saturday in Amsterdam, we set the alarm for 9 a.m., and within an hour were ready, out, about and on our way. In the morning light, the surrounding area…
May 27, 2012 · 4 min read
Here & ThereWhirlwind Weekend.
If the title of this blog post is any indication, the past weekend was a bit… how shall I put it? Packed. And taking into account my love of alliteration, the…
May 25, 2012 · 4 min read
Here & ThereSchland!
On Tuesday morning, after nine hours of sleep, I woke up and had coffee and orange juice for breakfast, since I don’t travel well on a full stomach. We (me,…
December 30, 2010 · 5 min read
Here & ThereChildren, Kinder, Barn
One of the aspects of my visit that I was most interested in before my arrival was how my communication with the children would play out. Of course, it seems…
December 29, 2010 · 6 min read