When I was choosing a city within a short train ride from Amsterdam where I could balance exploring and relaxing for a week, many suggestions were made. What sold me on Ghent is that it has the charm and picturesque canals of the famous Bruges, but it’s a “real city” where people live and work […]
PHOTOS: Wandering Ghent
I love to give myself enough time to explore a city on foot, wandering a bit aimlessly, seeing both the main attractions as well as where the locals live, work, and play. Ghent has made my list of best cities to wander. It’s not too big, so you can cover a lot of ground walking. […]
PHOTOS: Street Art, Eats, and Drinks in Ghent, Belgium
Lastyear, I visited Belgium for the first time. I only had a week, and I decided to explore one city rather than move around frequently. I put a call out to my friends who are avid travelers. They’re advice helped me choose the beautiful and dynamic city of Ghent. Ghent: Street Arts, Eats, and Drinks The street art […]
Exploring Costa del Sol
What’s in a name? The Costa del Sol’s secret to its success is right there in its name: ‘The Sunshine Coast’ has 320 days of rays annually warming those enjoying its 161-kilometre coastline. The gateway to Andalucia, the Malaga region is renowned for its pretty whitewashed villages that tumble down towards the silky beaches backed […]
My Top 11 Amsterdam
I absolutely loved my time in Amsterdam. It is a city I would like to spend months exploring. There are so many things to see and do. So if you only have a short time in Amsterdam, take a look at my personal top 11 list (because I couldn’t stop at 10) to help you […]
PHOTO: Frankfurt’s Alte Opera at Night
Alte Opera The Alte Opera (Old Opera) is my favorite Frankfurt site to visit at night. One of my goals on this European trip was to work on my night photography. Based on the contrast of shadow and light areas in this scene, I decided to take multiple exposures and create an HDR image. I […]
My top 5 contemporary art museums in Frankfurt
After a jam-packed itinerary in Amsterdam, I was looking forward to relaxing a bit in Frankfurt. I wanted to drink German beer, try some German food, explore the neighborhood, and check out a few museums. I read that Frankfurt is considered the cultural capital of Germany. I’m not sure if that is true or not […]
Photo Essay: Old Jewish Cemetery of Frankfurt
One of my favorite discoveries in Frankfurt happened by accident on my last full day in the city. As you may know, I like to photograph cemeteries, especially in other countries and cultures. I walked by the walled old Jewish Cemetery in Frankfurt and saw that the gate was locked. But I could peak through and […]
Hand cheese… with music?
I’m slightly obsessed with cheese, so I Googled German cheese in Frankfurt. That is when I discovered I was located in the region specializing in Handkäse. Handkäse Handkäse is a sour milk handmade cheese usually served with caraway seeds. I’m up for trying any kind of cheese, so I ordered it the first time I […]
It’s all about the green sauce
I met up with Nate, a friend from college who has been living in Frankfurt for quite a while. I had been enjoying the international food options in Frankfurt, but I couldn’t leave the city without trying some traditional German food. Nate introduced me to some Frankfurt specialties in a traditional pub located in the […]