Berlin
Mitte Bitte, Berlin
The river dissects Mitte’s Jekyll and Hyde character. To the south lies the grand, ostentatious face of the district, while north of the Spree the scene is more grungy, raw, and arty. […]
Year: 2024
Austria
Fifteen different views of Vienna
Instead of sharing Vienna’s big hitters, even AI can outline what those are, I’m going to, mostly, turn the focus on fifteen different views of Vienna that intrigued and delighted or, at least, put smiles on our faces. […]
Europe
Prague, the city with a holiday resort vibe
During our first night in Prague, we weren’t sure we were going to enjoy our stay. The problem was that although it looked like a historic European city, it didn’t feel like one. […]
Spain
A different look at the problems with tourism on Tenerife
Having lived there for fourteen years, I’ve been following reports about problems with tourism on Tenerife. The Spanish news items I read tend to accurately reflect what recent protests are about, trying to bring about […]
Emilia Romagna
How to identify authentic balsamic vinegar from Modena
But how can you identify it? It’s quite simple. Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena must be sold in 100ml bottles designed to represent the shape of a drop of the liquid inside […]
El Hierro
The AI view of the Canary Islands
It took me five minutes to write the destination descriptions below. That’s because I didn’t write them, ChatGPT did. This is the AI view of the Canary Islands. […]
Food & drink
Pass the salsa, sauces from the Canary Islands
Some mojo picóns can be wowser hot, something of an anomaly in mainland Spanish cuisine, but then Canarian gastronomy owes as much to its fiery relatives to the west as it does its forebears to the north. […]
Italy
Exploring Trani in Puglia
A lack of beaches means Trani is generally bypassed by many foreign tourists, yet this elegant little town was once an important trading port, second only to Venice in the Adriatic. […]
El Hierro
By the Time Dawn Breaks, the magic of the Canary Islands
By the Time Dawn Breaks is a story within a story. A young man seeking an off-the-beaten track spot on Tenerife in which to lick his emotional wounds stumbles across a mysterious journal. Within its pages, he discovers a fantastical account revealing an extraordinary side to the Canary Islands. […]