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A Trip Down Memory Lane to 1983 Germany

It’s hard to believe, but it’s been over 40 years since my very first overseas adventure began. As I start planning my next trip, my mind keeps drifting back to … Read the rest “A Trip Down Memory Lane to…

View from the train between Berlin and Copenhagen

Hello Copenhagen

I was awoken this morning by a text message. The truth be told, I’d heard a few messages come in throughout the night, but since I’m on holiday, and since … Read the rest “Hello Copenhagen”

East Side Gallery, Berlin Wall, Germany

Visiting Berlin

The first time I visited Berlin was in 1983. At that time, Berlin was a city divided into East & West by “Die Mauer” (“The Wall”). Sixteen years later (on … Read the rest “Visiting Berlin”

Double Happiness in Berlin

I was so incredibly excited when I woke up and looked out of the window this morning. The truth be told, I felt like a big kid. The reason? Snow. … Read the rest “Double Happiness in Berlin”

Visiting the Berlin Wall in 1983

Back in Berlin

The last time I visited Berlin was in the summer of 2008. Before that, it was in 1983, as a pimply-faced teenager with a full head of hair. My, how … Read the rest “Back in Berlin”

The Berlin Wall in Sydney

Berlin Wall Mark II

“I must take a photograph of the new Ultimo Wall”, I thought to myself as I left work this afternoon. There’s been such a transformation in what was previously a … Read the rest “Berlin Wall Mark II”