Perfect timing: re-discovering a word of encouragement if you’re facing a mountain
For the past ten months, Time in the specific has been of little consequence to me. There are weekdays and weekends, morning, mid-day and evening. Over in this part of the world, I've learned summer days can last a beautiful-forever. The sun rises...
Natural beauty
One of my favorite things about living in small town Bavaria (among many favorite things)) is riding my bike. To the store, to a friend's house or just to ride, the places I go are typically accessible by two wheels instead of four. Even after...
To my French teacher, with love
My high school French teacher looked just like Suzanne Pleshette to me, and though she didn't share that smoke-husked voice, she commanded presence. Ms. Mayo seemed above her position, superiority and certainty her atmosphere, perfect companions to...
Ten helpful travel tips
After you've researched your destination, the next step is planning your stay. I'm a big subscriber to If you don't know where you're going,how do you know you've arrived? and in travel I've learned the hard way-- better...
Five (more) great things to do in Berlin
(Continued from Why I loved Berlin (and why you should add it to your Travel Bucket List) ~ Click to see more great ideas and pictures!) 6. Jüdisches Museum (Berlin Jewish Museum) See the red logo at the top of the sign? My word, if you look at an...
Dance like no one’s lookin’ (and they did!)
Out of Germany's 16 states (or Länder), I am most thankful my husband's job brought us to the Free State of Bavaria (Freistaat Bayern). Located in Southeast Germany, it is the largest state in the country, and (as far as I know)...
Why I loved Berlin (and why you should add it to your Travel Bucket List)
A crucial reality you have to come to come to terms with when traveling abroad is you can't do everything (I bet Rick Steves would back me up on this). Accept this and you'll better enjoy what you do have the time and money to do. Berlin is the...
Memory, miracle and falling with style
"I wish the world could see what I see. Sometimes you have to go up really high to understand how small you are...I'm coming home now." ~ Felix Baumgartner, his last words before jumping from the edge of space Felix...