Corners of the Internet

Corners of the Internet #6

Greetings from Sri Lanka. We’ve been doing our best this week not to get bogged down in all things internet, but you know me. Can’t. Stay. Away. Here’s what’s been on my mind and in those oft-neglected corners...

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A Walking History of Berlin

Berlin has held a vaulted spot at the top of our must-visit Europe list for more than two years. Timing, costs and weather have held delayed earlier visits. When, recently, the stars aligned, we finally set off for...

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A Family Affair

My sister wanted Berlin. Her 30th birthday loomed, and on the docket was a blow-out trip to Europe with her best friend. As you do. Meeting with her resident sibling abroad only made sense, so we joined our travel wish...

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Corners of the Internet #5

Well, here we are again, friends. I’ve recently decided that Friday mornings are my favorite time of the week. Specifically, before noon. Why? I love that the weekend stretches out in front of me, appearing...

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Vatican City: Tiny Country, Big History

Vatican City. It’s a teeny, tiny country that is home to a big, big institution. Thanks to its portrayal in literature and film, frankly, I arrive expecting a Dan Brown adventure or two. Maybe I’ll decipher a...

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Ask the Experts: Blogging as a Couple

We recently had fun digging in deep on the best and worst parts of working together on our blog. It was interesting for us to talk through some of those issues, offline, and as usually happens, our site and life will...

Corners of the Internet

Corners of the Internet #4

Welcome to Corners of the Internet, and also, Friday, my favorite day of the week. Here’s an interesting tidbit for you. I have always been an early morning person – it’s hard for me to really sleep...

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A Welcome Treasure: the Wellcome Collection

Today I reveal one of my favorite hidden gems in London. I would say that in essence, the Wellcome Collection is a museum. Well, a museum with a hopping café and a fantastic quirky bookstore on the first floor. But...