I arrived in Zurich and checked in to my room at a pension in the evening last night. I checked in at the coffee/bar on the first floor. My apartment room is two stories up. It’s a relaxing coffee shop. The room is very comfortable with a view to the courtyard. Nothing fancy but basic [&hellip[...]
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September 20th, 2011 - 9:49 am § in Justin's Posting
Last thing in Munich
I decided to visit Dachau on the very last day in Munich, before I travel to Zurich. The first concentration camp was built in Dachau. It is also the only camp running from the beginning to the end of Nazi’s ruling. It’s a hunting experience to visit it. There were more than 30,000 peopl[...]
September 20th, 2011 - 9:36 am § in Justin's Posting
Back to Oktoberfest…
After I checked in to a hostel today (lodging during Oktoberfest is tough; I had to book two separate places in Munich), I went to do my laundry. It’s another day with a light rain. Lots of places are not open on Monday. I decided to go back to the Oktoberfest. No, it’s not because [&hel[...]
September 18th, 2011 - 10:59 pm § in Justin's Posting
Oktoberfest – I can’t believe I went there!
I took the train from Vienna to Munich today. It was a pleasant and comfortable 4 hours ride. I got to read the tour book and looked into what I can explore in Munich. When I checked into the hotel in mid afternoon, I asked the lady at the front desk what I can do […][...]
September 17th, 2011 - 3:17 pm § in Justin's Posting
Being a tourist in Vienna
Since I am only staying in Vienna for less than 2 days, I pretty much followed what Lonely Planet tour guide recommends: Stephansdom – a beautiful cathedral, Kaisergruft – tombs of Habsburg elite (after I checked out the tomb under the Stephansdom), Schloss Belvedere – Klimt’[...]
September 16th, 2011 - 1:52 am § in Justin's Posting
Arrived in Vienna
I took the overnight train at 6pm from Berlin to Vienna. It’s a new experience to me to sleep in the bed on the train. The sleeper was clean and comfortable. I shared the room with another passenger. After I read a little and took my trip notes, I went to bed around 9:30pm. I […][...]
September 15th, 2011 - 10:51 am § in Justin's Posting
Memorable moments in Africa
I got some time to reflect the trip in Africa, while sitting at a cafe in Berlin. Let me share my top 10 memorable moments with you. What do you think, my fellow Africa travelers? 🙂 #10 – Ate the ox balls on the first day in Africa. It didn’t taste right… #9 – Ordered [&he[...]
September 15th, 2011 - 9:50 am § in Justin's Posting
Museum day – last day in Berlin
I am really exciting that I got the confirmation to visit the dome of the Reichstag building. It usually takes a couple of days to get the confirmation after an email reservation is sent. It only took me one day – it’s good that I gave it a try and requested it. The view from […][...]
September 14th, 2011 - 9:13 pm § in Justin's Posting
Palaces, opera, and a dead dragon
I took a risk, and joined a small group of people visiting the palaces in Potsdam. It is a day trip typically outside of Berlin. I needed to come back on time for the opera at 5pm. I heard of great things about the palaces. I just couldn’t miss it. It was worth the risk. […][...]
September 13th, 2011 - 5:27 pm § in Justin's Posting
Walking/History day in Berlin
After breakfast, I joined in the tour arranged by the hostel and visited the last surviving Nazi forced labor camp. It was built in 1943. I didn’t know Germany had a camp for people who are Italian, Russian, and other countries, and forced them to work. I then went to the East Side Gallery whi[...]