Month: August 2022

  • I Want A New Train Set

    I Want A New Train Set

    Sometimes in life you go to a place that brings back memories. I had train sets a kid, loved playing with them for hours. Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg brought back those days imaging being the train conductor. Spread out over three floors the attractions are set up based on a destination of the world, Rio or […]

  • The Sites From Hamburg PT2

    The Sites From Hamburg PT2

    More sites from the Hansa City, Hamburg Germany offers views from many angles.

  • Cinderella Should Be Here

    Cinderella Should Be Here

    When I saw the enchanted Schwerin Castle the fairy tael “Cinderella” came to mind. I started looking for a glass slipper. The pretty as a picture structure is a World Heritage Site. It is not hard to get to Schwerin. Meclenburg Vorpommern is a slight detour between Berlin and Hamburg via AutoBahn 24.

  • Miyake 1939-2022

    Famed Japanese designer Issey Miyake passed today. Famed for his distinctive pleats, the fashion head created a house around flowing designs and loose pieces.

  • It Happens In The Reeperbahn

    It Happens In The Reeperbahn

    “What Happens in the Reeperbahn Stays in the Reeperbahn.” The St. Pauli’s Red Light district is known for sin. Historically, sailors staying in the Hamburg would visit the Reeperbahn for “fun”. Today, while hit by the tourist overload, in the evening its true character comes out. I recommend a stroll after 18:00.

  • Yes, I Shopped in Hamburg

    Yes, I Shopped in Hamburg

    I like shopping in Hamburg. The stores clustered around the center range from mainstream ready to wear mixed with luxury brands to fine vintage boutiques and camera shops.

  • The Sites from Hamburg PT1

    The Sites from Hamburg PT1

    Scenes from my staycation in the port city of Hamburg.

  • Benetonville Fest Highlights

    Benetonville Fest Highlights

    For its eighth annual edition, the Bentonville Film Festival once again purported to be all-inclusive. Its tagline reads: ‘Championing Women and Diverse Voices’. Academy Award winner Geena Davis chairs this festival in Arkansas State. Physical events took place from June 22nd-26th, with virtual events running to July 3rd.   The Competition Narrative entry The Unknown […]

  • Staycation Preview Hamburg

    Staycation Preview Hamburg

    A quick staycation to the port city of Hamburg is always nice. The last time I visited Covid rules were in place.