A 19th Century Flaneur in 2012 Berlin
Being an urban observer’s narration of accompanying Dickens on a stroll through modern Berlin. I am a Victoriana freak, thriving on all things 19th century – as well as an avid traveler. I find it easy to […]
Flanerie
An Alien on the 4th July
Typical of a travel writer to beg, with pulverized platitudes of “get off the beaten track” nonsense but for the cynical British traveller in the US it’s not just important – it’s downright necessary! In […]
I Hate a Challenge
‘Challenge’ is one of those words whose meaning has changed over the last few years. Or, to be more accurate, the implied meaning of the word has changed. My pocket Oxford Dictionary defines the word […]
Berlin and no time?! A guide for visitors who love to be tourists
“And I’ll tell you in advance, you will come back.” I am not a ‘Berliner’ (a person who lives in Berlin or better ‘is Berlin’). I know the city well, but still being […]