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On Nick’s last European tour we snuck away to Poland for a few days to check out Gdansk, a pretty little city located along the Baltic Sea in the Pomerania region of the country. Gdansk is a highly underrated gem as far as European cities go, and we fell in…
Another day, another afternoon spent climbing church towers in search of the best views. This time we’re in Gdansk at St. Mary’s Church aka the Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The 405 step climb is not for the faint of heart (or for those scared of heights),…
If there’s one type of food you have to try in Poland, it’s gotta be pierogi. Considered one of the country’s national dishes, these stuffed dumplings are a classic comfort food that have been gracing Polish dinner plates since the 13th century. On our most recent trip, we set out…
Occupying a short stretch along the Baltic sea lies Poland’s Summer capital, also known as the “Polish Riviera.” With it’s white sand beaches (I didn’t know Poland had beaches) and fancy resort spas, Sopot became a popular destination amongst rich and famous in the early 1900’s. Today Sopot’s reputation as a…
While Armenia is considered to be the birthplace of wine, it’s another spirit that the country is most famous for… brandy. Ararat Brandy is the leading producer of brandy in Armenia, and they boast gold medals in spirits competitions around the world. For a short period of time, they were…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Half of our existence is spent searching for obscure bars with good views, and our trip to Berlin was was comprised of exactly that. Klunkerkranich is a funky rooftop bar located on the top of a parking garage in Neukölln. It’s a little ways off the beaten tourist path and…
I wasn’t entirely sure what the Topography of Terror was before visiting, but as an active seeker of WWII sites in Europe, I knew I had to check it out. While I went inside not knowing much, I left with a deep understanding of the significance of this site; the…
During Nick’s last European tour we had a few days in Berlin between shows. Having only heard rave reviews about the city, we were excited to finally get a chance to see what the big fuss was about. Lately, on these shorter trips we’ve been taking, I haven’t been planning…
Street Food Thursday at Markthalle Neun is the mother of all street food events in Berlin. Located in a historic market hall in the artsy neighborhood of Kreuzeberg, the occasion attracts thousands of visitors weekly. With vendors (many of whom are award winning) serving up dishes from all over the…
Easily one of the most powerful symbols of the Cold War, The Berlin wall divided a city for 10,316 days. As of today, The Berlin Wall has been down for longer than it stood! While in Berlin, we [obviously] made a stop at the East Side Gallery, a collection of…