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PHOTO: Frankfurt’s Alte Opera at Night

September 8, 2014 By stephanie

PHOTO:  Frankfurt’s Alte Opera at Night

Alte Opera The Alte Opera (Old Opera) is my favorite Frankfurt site to visit at night.  One of my goals on this European trip was to work on my night photography. Based on the contrast of shadow and light areas in this scene, I decided to take multiple exposures and create an HDR image.  I […]

Filed Under: Europe, Frankfurt, Photography

My top 5 contemporary art museums in Frankfurt

August 30, 2014 By admin

My top 5 contemporary art museums in Frankfurt

After a jam-packed itinerary in Amsterdam, I was looking forward to relaxing a bit in Frankfurt.  I wanted to drink German beer, try some German food, explore the neighborhood, and check out a few museums. I read that Frankfurt is considered the cultural capital of Germany. I’m not sure if that is true or not […]

Filed Under: Art & Dance, Culture, Europe, Frankfurt

Photo Essay: Old Jewish Cemetery of Frankfurt

August 11, 2014 By stephanie

Photo Essay:  Old Jewish Cemetery of Frankfurt

One of my favorite discoveries in Frankfurt happened by accident on my last full day in the city. As you may know, I like to photograph cemeteries, especially in other countries and cultures.  I walked by the walled old Jewish Cemetery in Frankfurt and saw that the gate was locked. But I could peak through and […]

Filed Under: Culture, Europe, Frankfurt, Photography

Hand cheese… with music?

August 4, 2014 By stephanie

Hand cheese… with music?

I’m slightly obsessed with cheese, so I Googled German cheese in Frankfurt. That is when I discovered I was located in the region specializing in Handkäse. Handkäse Handkäse is a sour milk handmade cheese usually served with caraway seeds. I’m up for trying any kind of cheese, so I ordered it the first time I […]

Filed Under: Europe, Food & Drink, Frankfurt

It’s all about the green sauce

July 14, 2014 By stephanie

It’s all about the green sauce

I met up with Nate, a friend from college who has been living in Frankfurt for quite a while. I had been enjoying the international food options in Frankfurt, but I couldn’t leave the city without trying some traditional German food. Nate introduced me to some Frankfurt specialties in a traditional pub located in the […]

Filed Under: Culture, Europe, Food & Drink, Frankfurt

5 things that surprised me about Frankfurt

July 7, 2014 By stephanie

5 things that surprised me about Frankfurt

I have not read much about Frankfurt being a tourist destination. I decided to visit because a good friend from college moved there temporarily for work.  What better reason to visit a European city? She told me it is a pleasant city and offers easy access to some tourist hot spots nearby. Sold!   As […]

Filed Under: Culture, Europe, Food & Drink, Frankfurt

Bonding over food, culture, and philosophy in Frankfurt

June 30, 2014 By stephanie

Bonding over food, culture, and philosophy in Frankfurt

When I contacted eat-the-world, I was expecting a food tour through a pleasant neighborhood. What I got was a most enjoyable afternoon discussing the important things in life — food, history, culture, politics, values, and passions — with an incredible woman from Frankfurt. Frankfurt Food and Culture Tour Eat-the-world offers food tours in many cities […]

Filed Under: Europe, Food & Drink, Frankfurt

Hola! I'm Stephanie. At the age of 29, I started my solo travel sabbatical through Latin America, and this site is where I share my experiences with friends, family, and you.

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