Waking up with fishmongers in Hamburg
I wasn’t expecting that smell. Of grease and batter frying in hot oil. Oh, I did appreciate it but it certainly wasn’t the briny overpowering seafood smell I expected right away from a fish market…
Postcard: Magnolias and Cherry Blossoms in Blankenese
On a warm spring Sunday afternoon while in Hamburg, I headed out to the waterfront community of Blankenese, one of the city’s most affluent neighborhoods.
Photo journey through food in St. Pauli, Hamburg
Exploring the vibrant dichotomy which is the district of St. Pauli in Hamburg through food and photography. I set no expectations for Hamburg. Mostly because when I travel, beyond reviewing any cultural nuances and customs to be aware of, I usually go with a very rough plan so I can organically soak up the place…
Postcard: Reverence within St. Petri Dom, Bremen
Over 700 years old, St. Petri Dom in Bremen stands as a stark reminder that the universe has never revolved around us…
Postcard: Strolling around dynamic St. Pauli, Hamburg
Just back from a food tour around the edgy neighborhood of St Pauli in Hamburg where I got to sample locally-produced mustard and other condiments, vegan fast food, chocolate, currywurst, and herring sandwiches called Fischbrötchen. While I gather and sort through photos and notes to bring you more, I’ll be sharing some quick postcards from my time exploring the city as part of the #JoinGermanTradition campaign…
Latest News: Culinary Hamburg and Historic Bremen
This will be my first time in northwestern Germany in the port city of Hamburg plus a side trip to Bremen as a guest of the German National Tourism Board as part of its #JoinGermanTradition campaign.