Tea time (Food and drink in Africa, pt. 7)
Two kinds of tea – in multiple regional varieties – are prevalent across Africa. In the North ‘Berber tea’ or ‘Tuareg whiskey’ is served almost everywhere. In the former British colonies, chai is ever-present. In Morocco, tourism is visibly an important
London pics
I love London. And maybe I haven't given it enough credit when I lived here in 2008. It's fashionable and historic but also dirty and rebellious. So every time I come here it's a bit like visiting Berlin's older sister. This
London Hostels: Meininger Hotel Hyde Park
Here's my review of the Meininger Hotel Hyde Park, the other hostel I stayed at while in London. The Meininger is quite a different deal than the Palmers Lodge: as part of a chain that was started by a German hotel group, they
Off to Paris
October 4, 2011. Internet access at the Meininger has been less generous than at the Palmers Lodge (they're asking for a hefty 5 GBP per 24h). So just a quick heads-up that I'm headed for Paris tonight, scheduled to arrive
London Hostels: Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage
Palmers Lodge Swiss Cottage is exactly what they're offering on their website: "Live the detail. We are passionate about details in every sense - security, cleanliness, bed design, decor, advice." Getting there from Vic coach station took barely 30 minutes. Check-in
London calling – Taking the overnight bus from Berlin to London
So here it begins: Africa 360 - my journey around the African continent. It starts with a bus from Berlin to London. Part 1: Reiselust calling to the faraway towns It's just past 7 in the evening when we start out from
4 days to go
September 26, 2011. Still Berlin. Everything is now prepared: busses from Berlin to London, then on to Paris, on to Madrid, and finally to Algeciras (Gibraltar) are booked. And so are the overnight stays - mostly hostels, though I will