A large "#Lausanne" sign is displayed along the waterfront, with people enjoying the view and a cloudy sky above. The scene captures a vibrant atmosphere near Lac Léman.

Lausanne

We spent this past weekend visiting with some friends in Lausanne, Switzerland. We (finally) got our A/C (mostly) fixed, but the heat wave continues unabated. We sure were glad to…

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…