Posts Tagged ‘Freiburg’
Ruhe in Frieden, Gundi
As I write this my friends in Freiburg, Germany are gathering to remember the woman we called Gundi. I only vaguely remember the first time I met Hildegund Dörflinger, because I was already wobbly on Christmas-market Glühwein when I arrived at her bar. But I do remember that she made me feel instantly welcome. Gundi, […]
Filed under: Friends and family, Psychology, Travel | 8 Comments
Tags: Bei Gundi, Bei Gundi Freiburg, Freiburg, Gundi, Hildegund Dörflinger
Stumbling stones into the past
During my first visit to Freiburg, Germany, one of the things that most impressed me was the meticulously cobbled streets. So precisely cut are the stones that you can walk on them for hours without tiring — and the mosaics are as much of a feast for the eyes as the shop windows above them. […]
Filed under: History, On this day in history, Psychology | 20 Comments
Tags: Alice Berta Günzburger, Freiburg, Gunter Demnig, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Leslie Maitland, Samuel Sigmar Günzburger, Stolpersteine
I admit it: I feel a bit nerdy confessing I collect stamps. I’m not sure how it all started, but I think it’s my father’s fault. He used to travel a lot for work, so he had friends all over the planet. And occasionally these friends would send us a letter, like this one: Within […]
Filed under: Attempted humor, Psychology, Travel | 476 Comments
Tags: British stamps, Freiburg, Germany stamps, philately, stamp collecting, stamp collection
On top of the world in Freiburg
Yesterday I wrote about the impact one’s choice of lodging can have on a trip — and about the unexpected joys of occasionally staying further afield. Such was the case in the beautiful little city of Freiburg im Breisgau, which lies in the foothills of Germany’s Schwartzwald (Black Forest). You need not be a cartographer […]
Filed under: Europe 2013, Photography, Travel | 9 Comments
Tags: Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Freiburg Munster, Ganter brewery, Schloßberg, Schloßturm, Travel, travel photography
Further afield in Freiburg
One of the least-discussed truths about travel is that your lodging sets the tone for everything — which is why I sometimes pay a bit more to stay in the heart of a city. But, as I learned last December in Freiburg, straying off the beaten path can sometimes yield its own delightfully unexpected rewards. […]
Filed under: Europe 2013, Photography, Travel | 12 Comments
Tags: bachle, Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany, Münster, Photography, Schloßberg, Travel, Weihnachtsmarkt
Every year, one of the companies I write for puts out a calendar for its representatives. And every year, the calendar rakes in a bunch of awards for everything from the concept and design to the color reproduction. So when the art director suggested last year that we “pitch” the idea of an all-Munro-photo calendar, […]
Filed under: Photography, Travel | 31 Comments
Tags: 2013 calendar, Freiburg, Iceland, Milan, Paris, Reykjavik, travel photography, Venice
2012 in 14 frames
In some ways, 2012 has been one of my worst years yet. But in many others it’s also been one of my best. Here are a few of my happy photographic memories — along with my wishes for a very happy, very healthy year ahead. Cheers! In January, we rang in the new year with […]
Filed under: Paris, Photography, Travel | 6 Comments
Tags: 2012 in pictures, Freiburg, Minnesota, new year, Paris, travel photography, Venice
The Wampire Diaries
I adore my friend Laurice for a million different reasons. She’s smart, cool, funny, kind, a wonderful mom, and an unbelievable cook. She’s also incredibly creative and generous — and I’m always grateful when I’m on the receiving end of her creativity and generosity. Such was the case a few months ago, when she surprised […]
Filed under: Attempted humor, Friends and family, Paris, Photography, Psychology, Travel | 18 Comments
Tags: Eiffel Tower, Freiburg, fun travel ideas, Notre Dame, Paris, Paris photography, Psychology, Travel, Wampire
A mad craic with The Kilkennys
I’ve been home for more than a month, but I’m still sorting through the photos from my last vacation. I hope you won’t mind an occasional trip back to Europe as I get caught up. Today’s post is about an epic evening with The Kilkennys. Whenever I plan a trip, I do a bit of […]
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Tags: Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Freiburg pub, Irish, The Kilkennys
“Back with more tomorrow … in German.” So much for the promise I made on May 1. The past few days have been a whirlwind of activity: I’ve shot over 2,000 photos, hung out with 12 friends, attended three concerts, gone on two hikes, visited two markets, climbed one cathedral, and slept, oh … about […]
Filed under: Friends and family, Photography, Travel | 10 Comments
Tags: bachle, Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Freiburg Munster, Schlossberg, TGV
I was a bit reluctant to leave Paris last November, when I hopped the train to Freiburg. But I soon forgot my misgivings: I fell in love with Freiburg at first sight. So I wasn’t too surprised this morning to find myself surfing for blogs about this beautiful German city. The first hit was something […]
Filed under: Attempted humor, Technology, Travel | 8 Comments
Tags: Freiburg, Freiburg Iron Blogger, Germany, Paris
