Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany Berlin has such a variety of amazing historical spots to show off but one of my all time favorites is the Brandenburg Gate, maybe because I remember the watching the fall of the wall on television and wishing I could be there. Fast forward ten years and I was living there […]
European Escapes
Reaching the Sights and Delights of Hiddensee
To fully enjoy the sights and delights of Hiddensee requires a bit of preparation. Because Hiddensee is off the beaten path a phrase book and dictionary are essential. When I visited Hiddensee most people I encountered spoke only a smattering of English. That said I was certainly able to use my limited German to figure out menus and signs or ask a […]
The Natural Beauty of Hiddensee
The island of Hiddensee off the coast of Northern Germany is among my top European escapes. This delightful island on the Baltic Sea allows visitors to reconnect with the sensual beauty of nature. Hiddensee charms you from the first moment with its picturesque ports, tiny villages and rugged beauty. Visitors get around the island by […]