
Mauerpark – In A Berlin Minute (Week 276)
The Mauerpark (Wall Park) in Berlin, Germany, is the place to be on a Sunday – if you like people watching, flea market shopping, outdoor drinking, street musicians, street art, karaoke and hanging…

Soviet War Memorial (Treptower Park) – In A Berlin Minute (Week 47)
The Soviet World War Two Memorial in Treptower Park in Berlin is quite monumental – large in scale and meaning. The “Sowjetisches Ehrenmal in Treptow” was conceived by a collective of Russian artists and…

Brooklyn Bridge – In A Brooklyn Minute (Week 275)
There should never be a (first) visit to New York City without a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, in my opinion anyway. So when my cousin Annick and her family, who were visiting…

Havana Classic Car Taxi Ride (Cuba) – In Another Minute (360)
This Havana classic car taxi ride takes you through and past the neighborhoods Vedado (incl. Plaza de la Revolución), Centro Habana (incl. Chinatown) and La Habana Vieja in Havana, Cuba. The Havana sights…

Arches National Park (Utah) – In Another Minute (Week 365)
Arches National Park in Utah is a sight to behold… it is leaving me pretty speechless even now as I’m trying to write a quick post about it. It’s definitely a must-see… and for…

Castillo de San Marcos (St. Augustine, Florida) – In Another Minute (358)
The Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, Florida, is usually simply referred to as “the fort” by locals. It’s actually the oldest masonry fort in the continental USA and well worth a visit….

La Habana Vieja, Havana (Cuba) – Old Havana (extended version)
La Habana Vieja is the proper name for the central neighborhood Old Havana in Havana, Cuba. If you visit Havana for the first time, this is where need to go. If you’ve visited…

Berlin Rooftops – In A Berlin Minute (Week 346)
Gazing down at Berlin rooftops from the Neukölln Arcaden parking garage is a must-see experience – especially during sunset. This Berlin pastime has become even more popular and convenient since the unique-looking rooftop…