Burgers and cheesy fries at Breakroom in New York City

The signature Breakroom Burger at Breakroom in New York City

Breakroom, a tiny and cozy restaurant located in Chinatown off Canal Street, is popular for burgers, tacos, fries, and a large selection of hot sauces. The restaurant, sandwiched between a bail bond and an acupuncturist office, is easy to miss as it is surrounded by more Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants than you can count. Interior The first thing I noticed about the narrow and open interior of Breakroom was that it was tiny. This place was not ideal for large …

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Freshly prepared breakfast at Chipps in Berlin, Germany

N°5 Bed Head Eggs Benedict, Chipps, Berlin, Germany

For my second morning in Berlin, I decided to stop by Chipps for breakfast. The restaurant, located in a quiet area of Mitte, has become popular for their freshly prepared dishes using seasonal and quality ingredients. Chipps was located on the corner of a small street adjacent to a small open grassy area in the heart of Mitte. Even though I was in the center of Berlin, the area was quiet. I felt like the place was miles away from …

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Konnopke’s Imbiss, legendary currywurst stand in East Berlin

Currywurst with fries

Konnopke’s Imbiss is an institution in East Berlin. The small food stand located under the U-Bahn track in Prenzlauer Berg has been serving currywurst at this location since 1931. In the 1930s, the Konnopke family started selling sausages and frankfurter at this location. Over the years, they converted their business from a simple table to a wooden booth and finally into a permanent stand with electricity, water, and propane gas. You might be asking yourself, “What is Currywurst?” Currywurst is …

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17 smart tips to help you avoid those annoying airline fees

Unless you have been living under a rock, then you are likely aware of all of the fees that come along with flying. A fee to pick your seat, a fee to check your luggage, a fee to pay with your credit card. When will this madness end? Unfortunately, these fees aren’t going away anytime soon. Airlines are making billions off of them. What I have witnessed so many times is the traveler who booked a ticket with a discount …

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First time using Airbnb? Important things you need to know

An amazing AirBNB property I scored in Prague

More and more travelers today are choosing to skip hotels and instead book stays with short-term rentals through online rental services such as Airbnb. I am one of those travelers. The ability to connect hosts with unique properties with guests looking to book amazing spaces is a simple yet brilliant idea. You might think it sounds strange, but the idea of hosts and guests connecting over the internet is growing at an exponential rate. Yet, with any new technology comes …

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On a quest for Wiener Schnitzel at Prater Garten in Berlin

Wiener Schnitzel with potato salad and cucumber salad on the side from Prater Garten, Berlin

When I arrived in Berlin, I knew what I wanted to eat first: Wiener Schnitzel. My journey led to me Prater Garten, a beer garden north of Alexanderplatz. For those unfamiliar, Wiener Schnitzel is actually an Austrian dish made with a thin cutlet of veal which is then breaded and pan fried. Even though Wiener Schnitzel is an Austrian dish, the Germans sure know how to do it right. Prater Garten was located just down the street from Eberswalder Straße …

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Breakfast at Factory Girl!, my first meal in Berlin, Germany

Cold Cuts: scrambled eggs with sucuk (spicy sausage) and a side of bread

For a Sunday morning, I was surprised how quiet the Mitte area of Berlin was. Streets were empty and everything seemed closed until I found Factory Girl!. As I found out later, Berlin was a quiet city during the morning. Everyone seemed to sleep during the day and venture out at night for food and drinks. When I walked into Factory Girl!, I was greeted with more of the same. The place was practically empty making me question my decision …

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How to get from Tegel Airport to Berlin destinations by TXL Bus

This post will show you how to use the TXL Bus to get from Tegel Airport to destinations in Berlin such as Hauptbahnhof Central Station and Alexanderplatz. Unfortunately, Tegel Airport, located a few miles northwest of central Berlin, has no direct connections to the U-Bahn or S-Bahn trains. You might be asking yourself: What exactly is U-Bahn and S-Bahn? U-Bahn, short for Untergrundbahn, is simply an underground railway or subway. The S-Bahn, short for Schnellbahn, is simply an overground or …

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Day 4, Part 2: The Hairy Pig Deli and Old Town Stockholm walk

After an early morning and a long day traveling from Copenhagen to Stockholm by train, it was finally time to start exploring the Old Town of Stockholm, also known as Gamla stan. Gamla stan, popular with tourist, is a charming and photogenic island filled with medieval alleyways, cobbled streets, antique shops, old churches, statues, and more. Until the 1600s, all of Stockholm was contained in this small area. Gamla stan is home to many popular tourist attractions, many which I …

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Day 4, Part 1: SJ train from Copenhagen to Stockholm

The view out the window of the train arriving in Stockholm

If you are wondering how to get from Copenhagen Central Station to Stockholm Central Station by SJ train then you are in luck. My Day 4, Part 1 recap of my trip to Denmark and Sweden will cover this very issue. I decided to break down my day 4 recap into two parts. On this day, I traveled from Copenhagen to Stockholm and spent half a day wandering around old town Stockholm. Part 1 will show you how I traveled …

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