Paris, je t’aime

Greetings from the TGV, where I’m chilling out in first class. Train travel hack: sometimes first class is about five euros more than a regular ticket. Sometimes it’s twice as…
A cozy train interior featuring a person working on a laptop at a table, with a lamp and various items scattered around. Large windows show a scenic view outside, highlighting the comfort of train travel in Europe.

Greetings from Madrid!

Making ourselves comfortable on the train I spent last week at a tradeshow in Barcelona, (hopefully) drumming up some business for my freelancing venture. Yesterday, Kristian and Lilian took the…
A panoramic view of a pier extending into calm waters, with a sunset illuminating the sky. People are seen along the shore, enjoying the serene landscape.

A Quiet New Years Day

Fun fact: basically everything in Munich shut down at 4pm on New Years Eve and then didn't open back up until the 2nd. Honestly? Good for them. Enjoy your holidays!…
A vibrant light show illuminates a historic archway during a nighttime event, with a crowd gathered in front enjoying the spectacle.

NYE in Munich

Photo by Eden Garhart-Smith I'll admit it: I was nervous to go out for New Years Eve in a city I've never been to, on a bone-chillingly cold night. We'd…
Three smiling young friends sit together, enjoying each other's company in a cozy setting. They are sharing a light moment.

Munich: Day 2

Reunited, and it Feels So Good! Why did we go to Munich for New Years? Partially because we could, but also because Lilian had a friend from back in the…
A snowy path at Dachau concentration camp, featuring metal tracks embedded in the ground. The scene reflects the somber history of the site.

Dachau

How can a place with so many pretty trees hold so many bad memories? - Lilian This is a post about the Dachau concentration camp. Trigger warning: this post is…
A man and a girl are seated together on a train, both smiling and appearing relaxed. The interior of the train is visible in the background.

Grüße aus München

Greetings from Munich, everyone! We spent the better part of the day on trains from Lyon. One of these days I'll be all jaded about how easy it is to…