Berlin is home to the largest Turkish community outside of Turkey. In fact, more than 200,000 Berlin residents claim…
January 4, 2016
A Look at Life in the DDR (German Democratic Republic) Much of the world rejoiced when the Berlin Wall…
December 28, 2015
Take a stroll through the Brandenburg Gate, down Unter den Linden, to the banks of the River Spree. There…
February 26, 2016
You’ll see them long before you reach them– bright white, gleaming brilliantly in the Sicilian sun as they rise…
February 16, 2015
If you enjoy a walk on the wilder side, visit Portland’s Hoyt Arboretum. Just up the hill in Washington…
May 22, 2017
Gorgeous grounds, stunning views and an authentic Japanese experience have been delighting visitors to Portland’s spectacular Japanese Garden since…
May 9, 2017
Oregon’s Wine Country is only about an hour drive from downtown Portland, so some people consider it a day trip. That’s one idea, and …
July 9, 2020
I’m no wine expert but I enjoy drinking it and learning about it. In my thirst for knowledge (couldn’t…
June 23, 2020
A visit to Portland’s world famous International Rose Test Garden is truly a treat for the senses. The heady…
August 31, 2017
The first thing I do when I arrive at Gleneden Beach, a hamlet on Oregon’s Central Coast, is take…
May 2, 2020