#Vacation
Art & CultureSintra: Pena National Palace
During our day in Sintra, once we had visited Sintra National Palace and the Castle of the Moors, our next stop was Pena National Palace, located just up the…
June 17, 2014 · 6 min read
Art & CultureSintra: Castle of the Moors
After we visited Sintra National Palace, the next stop on our list was the Castle of the Moors. Built in the 8th or 9th century, the castle now only consists…
May 22, 2014 · 3 min read
Art & CultureSintra: Sintra National Palace
When we went to Portugal last month, we didn't spend much time planning our itinerary. This is contrary to my normal way of vacationing, where I have…
May 19, 2014 · 4 min read
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 & ThereBirthday in Warsaw
I have always loved birthdays, be they mine or someone else's, because it's important to feel special every once in awhile, and why not on the day you were…
March 17, 2014 · 3 min read
Here & ThereGera: Die Ranch
Back in May, M. and I traveled with his mother and her husband to the town of Gera, located 2.5 hours southwest by car. His cousin was getting married, and…
August 26, 2013 · 2 min read
Here & ThereThe Gatlinburg Simulacra
Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is one of those towns that really should have nothing going for it. However, its advantageous position just next to Great Smoky…
June 27, 2013 · 2 min read
Here & ThereLookout Mountain Incline Railway.
During our week-long stay in Tennessee in March, my parents took M. and I on an overnight trip to Chattanooga, located a couple hours by car from Knoxville. On…
April 26, 2013 · 3 min read
Eat & DrinkDowntown Knoxville.
Since our journey from Berlin to Knoxville was exhausting, Sunday morning was declared a day for sleeping in and then leisurely exploring the downtown part of…
April 8, 2013 · 3 min read
Here & ThereWall Street: Knoxville's Graffiti Alley.
I am used to seeing street art everywhere. Living in Berlin, graffiti is commonplace, and even though it's not technically allowed, it's everywhere, and isn't…
April 6, 2013 · 2 min read
Here & ThereThe Sunsphere: Knoxville's Disco Ball in the Sky.
On our first full day in Knoxville, while driving past the downtown area, my parents pointed out the Sunsphere, a giant gold-colored disco ball dotting the…
April 5, 2013 · 2 min read
Here & ThereStyrsö Excursion.
Yesterday was a special day for me, as my super amazing niece (T.) turned four. I only met her two years ago, but this little girl (along with her siblings)…
September 25, 2012 · 5 min read