#2014
Here & ThereLisbon: Moscavide
On our first weekend in Portugal, we found ourselves in Loures, a civil parish located in the greater Lisbon area. It wasn't a place that was on our radar, but…
April 21, 2014 · 3 min read
Here & ThereLisbon: Gulbenkian Garden
On our first day in Lisbon, our wanderings led us to the Gulbenkian Garden, a 19-acre park named after the Armenian oil tycoon Calouste Gulbenkian. Being that…
April 20, 2014 · 2 min read
Here & ThereLisbon: Praça do Marquês de Pombal
One of the beautiful main streets in Lisbon is Avenida da Liberdade. And at the top of this avenue, much like the jewel in a crown, is the Praça do Marquês de…
April 18, 2014 · 2 min read
Life & TimesBerlin: Sophie-Charlotte-Platz
Anyone who has traveled with Berlin's public transportation can likely attest to the diversity of design at the stations. Some are absolutely beautiful, others…
April 14, 2014 · 2 min read
Here & ThereHoneymoon in Portugal
It has been a quiet week here on the Internet, which, in this case, is the indication of a busy week in real life. More specifically, the beginning of the week…
April 13, 2014 · 2 min read
Eat & DrinkRecipe Roundup #11
Artichoke Gratinata from Oh My Veggies I love artichoke hearts, and was looking for a recipe to pair with a quiche that incorporated them, when this popped up…
April 5, 2014 · 2 min read
Life & TimesAlong Kaiserdamm
Though I technically live in former West Berlin--about 300 meters from where the Wall stood, as a matter of fact--it's rare that I venture out West. And while…
April 4, 2014 · 3 min read
Eat & DrinkBerlin: westberlin
I don't make it to Friedrichstadt) very often. Aside from the occasional trip to a doctor of mine who is located nearby, there is little reason for me to…
April 3, 2014 · 3 min read
Life & TimesBerlin in March
I absolutely love riding my bike, but at the same time, I feel like I miss out on a lot when I do. Sometimes, it's just nice to explore on foot, discovering…
April 1, 2014 · 2 min read
Eat & DrinkRecipe Roundup #10
Simple Salty Sweet Nutty Broccoli Soba from The First Mess For some strange reason, a few weeks ago I picked up maybe three heads of broccoli at the market. I…
March 29, 2014 · 2 min read
Eat & DrinkBerlin: Two Planets
This week, Two Planets celebrated its soft opening. Located at the top of the hill on Hermannstraße, just up the block from Hermannplatz, Two Planets is a tiny…
March 28, 2014 · 2 min read
Art & CultureBook Review: “A Field Guide to Getting Lost” -Rebecca Solnit (2006)
“A Field Guide to Getting Lost” -Rebecca Solnit (2006) Earlier this year, a friend recommended Solnit’s “Wanderlust” to me, but instead I ended up reading “A…
March 27, 2014 · 2 min read