Tag: places to go

  • The Real Champagne Experience

    The Real Champagne Experience

    From the ITB Berlin, a quick Clipper Inspired podcast talks to CEO Pier Tognazzini about visiting France’s Champagne Region.

  • Pisa, Not A Cartoon Gag.

    Pisa, Not A Cartoon Gag.

    How many Saturday Morning cartoons did I watch with the Tower of Pisa as a center of joke? Always the same gag, the character’s actions either shift or straighten the famed structure. Never mind the animation jokes, the 14th century architectural work is worth the trip to Pisa. As one of the most recognized designed […]

  • Schon and Lovely

    Schon and Lovely

    I did not anything about the Italian city Lucca. A German friend recommended the ancient Tuscany settlement calling it “Schon” meaning “Lovely”. Located thirty minutes from both Pisa and the beach by train, Lucca for any traveler would be a great stop off point to explore the region. What struck me about the walled city […]

  • PISA is Real

    PISA is Real

    I will tell you all about it.

  • A Palace Is Still A Palace

    A Palace Is Still A Palace

    The 18th century residence, The Royal Palace of Caserta is a a sight to behold. While traveling around Naples a stop at in Caserta was a must. The Southern Italian city is home to last great palace built in Europe. To say the least, it is spectacular. Cause of the Covid restrictions I could not […]

  • Folsom Berlin 2022

    Folsom Berlin 2022

    Folsom Street Berlin came back this year. The leather Cirque du Soleil did not disappoint this year with looks or lack of at times. It was all in the spirit of fun at Europe’s largest leather festival. Check out the Podcast Series Men Reloaded.

  • 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 […]

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • The Sites from Hamburg PT1

    The Sites from Hamburg PT1

    Scenes from my staycation in the port city of Hamburg.