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Germany's Venice Obsession
Multiple cities and towns have a district designated 'Little Venice' or 'New Venice' - Berlin has two.
May 18 • Cathi Harris
Our Getaway to Gdańsk
We'll return again and again to this gem on the Baltic coast
Apr 17 • Cathi Harris
Five things you thought were 'European' but aren't
Sometimes what happens in Tuscany, stays in Tuscany
Oct 22, 2025 • Cathi Harris
Who Are Our Modern Medici?
Some thoughts during a visit to Florence
Sep 1, 2025 • Cathi Harris
Virtual Trips: Five YouTubers I Follow
Whether researching a journey or just living vicariously, these are the channels I watch regularly.
Aug 7, 2025 • Cathi Harris
Vienna's Modern Fairy Tale
Eco-friendly, affordable and artsy
Mar 31, 2025 • Cathi Harris
The Way 'Wien' Were
Highlights from a winter week in Vienna
Mar 10, 2025 • Cathi Harris
Dateline: Somewhere in Tuscany
In a beautiful hotel with sketchy wifi
Oct 29, 2024 • Cathi Harris
Why Do Parts of Hamburg, Gdańsk and Amsterdam Look Alike?
And just what is a Hanseatic city anyway?
Oct 22, 2024 • Cathi Harris
Travel Tip: Thoughts on Where to Stay
Why we are avoiding short-term rentals and AirBnB
Sep 9, 2024 • Cathi Harris
Five Non-German Cities You Can Visit with Germany's 49-Euro Ticket
Spend some time and save some money to see more of Europe.
Aug 12, 2024 • Cathi Harris
Three Days in Amsterdam
And the only red lights were traffic signals
Apr 16, 2024 • Cathi Harris
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