May I suggest Windhorst in Mitte. Or the Green Door Green Door in Schoeneberg. The Green Door offers more history, as it was the stomping ground of local notables like Christopher Isherwood and David Bowie.... See More
Yountville: Is the French Laundry worth it?
If you're not sold by those reviews Phil listed for The French Laundry, how about trying Noma in Copenhagen? :o) I mean, if money is no object... Reviews See More
Silver Lake: Have they drained the reservoir yet?
They are letting it slowly evaporate. There is still water in it right now (Oct 15). Not sure how long it will be empty. But it will be too long for sure! See More
Berlin: Which are the best districts/areas for a hotel in Berlin?
My pick is to stay near Savignyplatz (Berlin). The neighborhood is central, historic, has lot's of restaurants, design shops, and cafes. It is next to an S-Bahn line that gets you to the Zoologischer Garten, Potsdamer... See More
Berlin: Best district in Berlin to rent using VRBO?
Prenzlauer Berg is fun and very hip. Around Savignyplatz (Berlin) is also great for nice design shops and great restaurants. The walkability and connection of both places is good. Prenzlauer Berg is more hipster. Mitte... See More
Berlin: Cool Design Restaurants in Berlin?
Try SUPERMARKT (http://www.supermarket.de/#reservierungen ) a restaurant, shop, meeting point on the rooftop of a recently renovated shopping center across the street from the Gedächtniskirche, the bombed ruins of a church (Kaiser... See More
Berlin: What are the best things to do on Berlin in May (3-4 days trip)?
Berlin will keep you busy for 3 or 4 days. In fact the city's various neighborhoods used to be unique villages. So you can stay in Berlin and see different parts of town and feel like you've traveled somewhere else. Which you sort of have! Plus... See More
Advice or words of comfort on quitting your job to travel full time?
If things go well, you won't have regrets. If things don't go well, you may have regrets. But the risk is worth taking. Traveling, besides being fun, will help with your creative problem solving skills. You'll see new ways of solving familiar problems. And... See More