In Prague I went to a fish spa. I had first seen this concept in Copenhagen, but I wasn’t able to justify the exorbitant cost of the treatment. When I found a similar place in Prague, however, the lower price was able to convince me to get the foot treatment. Before the treatment, they wash […]
Weekend in Wrocław, Poland
This weekend (14-15 Jan), I took a trip from Berlin to Wrocław, Poland. I learned a lot about the history of the area, as well as the Jewish history of Poland, especially in Wrocław. It’s really some amazing and rich history that I’m excited to explore further. Here are some fun facts and observations. While exploring […]
The Second Avenue Subway
Today we jump to New York City, where today, January 1st, 2017, the first phase of the Second Avenue Subway commenced revenue service. I went with my parents to the opening. From Nana’s Apartment (where we always stay for Christmas break), we took the M96 crosstown bus to 2nd Avenue. We arrived briefly after noon, […]
The Train on a Ferry
On the 4th of November, I took the ICE (Germany’s fast train) from Hamburg to Copenhagen. This specific train route is very special because the train goes on a ferry from Puttgarden, Germany to Rødbyhavn, Denmark. This train-on-a-ferry concept is what compelled me to plan a trip to Copenhagen. The ferry ride takes about 45 […]
More Blog Expectations
I find it relatively difficult to get started with regular posts on my blog. This is probably because I have an idea of a typical blog post in my head: a long form essay or explanation of something. I plan on posting these, but in the interest of regular posts to share my experiences, I […]